ShortCutz Amsterdam

ShortCutz Amsterdam (ShortCutz AMS) is an annual film festival promoting short films in Amsterdam, Netherlands held the whole year through.

ShortCutz Amsterdam
ShortCutz Amsterdam logo
Location1st floor, Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen 7-9 Amsterdam, Netherlands
Founded2012
AwardsMr. Zee Award,
Career Achievement Award
LanguageInternational
Websitehttp://www.shortcutzamsterdam.com/

Festival

ShortCutz Amsterdam is a film festival held the whole year through, promoting Dutch short films in The Netherlands.[1] Every week has two short films competing. After the end of the calendar month the jury will select the winner of the month. The winner of the month is then nominated for a Mr. Zee Award and the winners will be presented at the end of January at the ShortCutz Amsterdam Annual Award Ceremony [2] at EYE Film Institute Netherlands. Winners of the Mr. Zee award will receive funding for their next film project, special screenings in cinema's and a distribution deal.

A unique aspect of the festival is that jury members are encouraged to give their personal feedback on the selected films. Giving the filmmakers the opportunity to have professionals like Rutger Hauer, Jan Harlan or Eddy Terstall comment on their films. Because of the informal vibe of the festival jury members can often be spotted at the weekly screening sessions, lowering the bar for young creatives to come in contact with well-known film professionals.

Screening locations

The weekly screening sessions are held at the De Kring (The Circle), located in the heart of Amsterdam, on the corner of the Leidseplein. It is one of the main artists clubs of the city.

The ShortCutz Amsterdam Annual Awards Ceremony is held every January at the EYE Film Institute Netherlands. The EYE is a modern building located on the north bank of Amsterdam's waterfront, just behind the Central Station.[3]

Mobile App

In 2019 the ShortCutz festival mobile app was released on Android and iOS.[4][5] Giving mobile users an easy way to read about the news, weekly sessions and screening schedules. The app also gives the users the opportunity to connect with film professionals, upcoming talent and the film audience.[6]

Programmes
  • The Official Selection
    • In Competition – Short films competing for the Mr. Zee Award. They are projected in De Kring Amsterdam.
    • Special Guests – Every session is accompanied by an influential guest from the film industry and will hold an open Q&A.
    • ShortCutz Amsterdam Award Ceremony – Awards presentation honoring the best talent in short-film achievements.
  • Events
    • Best of ShortCutz – Special selection of the best of films.
    • Marathon of New Dutch Cinema – In one night, it showcases the vitality and diversity of short films.[7]
    • Shortcutz National Audience Awards.[8]

Juries

The jury composed of an ambassador and various film directors, actors, culture, and art personalities, determine the prizes for the best short films in the competition. The juries hold the responsibility for choosing the monthly winner and which films will receive a Mr. Zee award.

Notable jury members: Waldemar Torenstra, George Sluizer, Laser 3.14, Tygo Gernandt, Hanna Verboom, Mijke de Jong, Roel Reiné, Eddy Terstall, Ariane Schluter, Rutger Hauer, Jan Harlan, Willeke van Ammelrooy, Pieter Kuijpers.[9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21]

Awards

Career Achievement Award

The Career Achievement Award has been awarded since 2013. The winners are: 2018 - Frans Weisz,[22] 2017 - Heddy Honigmann,[23][24] 2016 - Pieter Kuijpers,[25] 2015 - Rutger Hauer,[26] 2014 - Jos Stelling[27] and 2013 - George Sluizer.

Mr. Zee Award winners

The Mr. Zee Award has various sponsors, including ShortsTV,[28] Camalot Amsterdam, Filmmore and EYE Film Institute Netherlands. The Mr. Zee awards are made by ProtoSpace.

Year Film Original Title Director Category
2013Wednesdays[29]WoensdagenAaron RookusBest Film
2014Pony Place [30]Pony PlaceJoost ReijmersBest Film
2015Ballen [31]BallenJanne SchmidtBest Film
2016Nymphet [32][33]NymphetLaura HermanidesBest Film
2017A man falls from the sky [34]Valt een man uit de luchtKurt Platvoet, Jan VerdijkBest Film
2018Bullet Time [35][36]Bullet TimeFrodo KuipersBest Film

References
  1. What is ShortCutz Amsterdam
  2. "ShortCutz Amsterdam Annual Awards: prijzen voor de beste Nederlandse korte films van 2014" eyefilm.nl.
  3. "EYE Film Institute in Amsterdam". Amsterdam.info. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
  4. "ShortCutz app available on iTunes" (iOS version)
  5. "ShortCutz app available on Android" (Android version)
  6. Download the ShortCutz Amsterdam mobile app
  7. "Shortcutz opent seizoen met kortfilmmarathon" Filmkrant, Edo Dijksterhuis
  8. "Shortcutz National Audience Awards - Nominaties". Nederlands Film Festival. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
  9. Welcome Home Shortcutz Amsterdam
  10. Genomineerden eerste Shortcutz prijzen bekend
  11. Amsterdam Shortcutz 2014 Special Issue
  12. "Oudstudent Filmacademie wint Shortcutz Award for Best Director". www.ahk.nl. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
  13. "3rd Shortcutz Amsterdam Annual Awards". www.eyefilm.n. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
  14. Winnaars 3e Shortcutz Amsterdam Annual Awards
  15. "Rutger Hauer en Jan Harlan treden toe tot Shortcutz Amsterdam juryteam". filmfestival.nl. March 6, 2016. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
  16. ShortCutz Amsterdam Jury
  17. "The ShortCutz Amsterdam Jury". imdb.com. January 26, 2016. Retrieved March 3, 2018.
  18. Shortcutz Amsterdam’s Jury Team composed of...
  19. ShortCutz op NFF
  20. ShortCutz 2018
  21. Sisters en Nightshade grote kanshebbers Shortcutz Annual Awards
  22. Frans Weisz wint Shortcutz Amsterdam Career Award (January 18, 2018).
  23. Heddy Honigmann krijgt Shortcutz Amsterdam Career Award (January 18, 2017).
  24. Heddy Honigmann geëerd op vijfde Shortcutz (January 18, 2017).
  25. Pieter Kuijpers ontvangt Shortcutz Amsterdam Career Award (January 23, 2017).
  26. Rutger Hauer receives Career Award (January 20, 2016).
  27. Director Jos Stelling receives Career Award (January 8, 2015).
  28. ShortsTV and ShortCutz Amsterdam partner in Dutch short films Shorts.tv, (January 16th, 2014)
  29. "Wednesdays grote winnaar Shortcutz Awards"
  30. "Director Joost Reijmers wins ShortCutz Amsterdam Awards" filmfestivals.com.
  31. "Shortcutz Amsterdam Award Winners". Retrieved August 29, 2016.
  32. "Nymphet grote winnaar vierde Shortcutz A'dam Annual Awards". Retrieved January 24, 2017.
  33. "Irish Film Co-Production 'Nymphet' Takes Top Prize in Amsterdam". The Irish Film & Television Network. Retrieved January 25, 2017.
  34. "VALT EEN MAN UIT DE LUCHT grote Winnaar van de 5e Shortcutz Amsterdam Annual Awards". Nederlands Film Festival. Retrieved January 22, 2018.
  35. "BULLET TIME wint Beste Film en SISTERS grote winnaar op Shortcutz Annual Awards". Nederlands Film Festival. Retrieved January 21, 2019.
  36. "Animondays: Shortcutz Awards". Cine.nl. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
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