Rowin, a 22-year-old fisherman from Banda Abou (Curaçao) has little luck catching fish at his fishing spot. He goes there everyday despite the disapproval of his mother. One day, on the coastline where he fishes daily, he encounters a mysterious young man who will change everything. The project is part of “De korte Verbeelding”, supported …
The unlikely story of an artist whose life is saved by his own inferiority complex. Nummer achttien – the breath of life is the true story of Guido van der Werve: an world-renowned video and performance-artist who uses his video art to confront life. Besides, he is a classical pianist, composer, plays chess at a …
Young//adult Young // Adult is a tragicomic coming of age story about the toxic relationship between 18-year-old Elvis and her 34-year-old drama teacher Joep, told from both perspectives. WRITER & DIRECTOR ISIS MIHRIMAH CABOLET
Who is Frank? And who is Frankey?A fresh and dynamic documentary about the work and life of Frank de Ruwe, also known as StreetArtFrankey.
Ecology vs Economy Ruigoord is the oldest cultural free state of Holland and it is said to be a magical place, just like Ibiza. But how will its inhabitants withhold their freedom now that capitalism and pollution on the one hand, and a growing sense of individualism and community problems on the other hand threaten …
After her acclaimed debut “Bekeken”, Kim de Ruyter is now working with Smarthouse on a new short animation project, supported by the “Wildcard voor Animatie” from The Netherlands Film Fund. DIRECTOR & WRITER KIM DE RUYTER
WHEN DISASTER STRIKES When an NL-Alert sends a warning that a nuclear missile will fall on Amsterdam in 30 minutes, the city’s residents face impossible choices. WRITER & DIRECTOR LOÏS DOLS DE JONG | PRODUCER SUZAN DE SWAAN | LINE PRODUCER RONALD HIETBRINK | D.O.P. RUBEN VAN WEELDEN | EDITOR WIES HUNDLING
THE TEAM OF LA HOLANDESA REUNITES WITH A NEW FAMILY DRAMA. A brother and sister have to let go of the past when their father, a well-known painter, announces an exhibition, that will reveal their family secret. DIRECTOR MARLEEN JONKMAN | WRITER DAAN GIELIS | PRODUCER DANIELLE GUIRGUIS Selected for ACE 2019 and supported by …
our very first animated film Smarthouse goes Animation! We are excited to announce our first animated short film ‘My Horrible History of Handshakes’ – a personal story by the multi-talented Julia Veldman C. We are coproducing this new project together with Richard Valk.
WHEN LIFE GOES SOUTH, GO NORTH. Maud and Frank are on holiday in Chile. Their relationship is fragile and so is Maud. After many years of trying, it is time to face the fact that they will never have children. However, Maud is in denial. After a huge fight with Frank, she runs off and …
