New Renaissance Film Festival Amsterdam 2024 (7)

Festival start: 01 May 2024      Festival end: 05 May 2024

THE NEW RENAISSANCE

The spacious cinema LAB111 will again be the home of the New Renaissance Film Festival (NRFF) for its seventh edition. This friendly art-house festival which is based in London, and was called “One of the UK’s top film festivals” (London METRO, O1.08.16), has premiered and screened films that went on to win an Oscar or received a major distribution deal.

Despite its relatively small size, there are each year many gems to be found among the many short and feature films in the programme. Furthermore, many filmmakers and actors are traditionally present, and a lot of productive networking takes place.

Apart from a high number of international films, NRFF Amsterdam has a strong LGBT presence, and a category for Dutch Films.

ARTISTICALLY-DRIVEN FILMS, INSPIRING STORIES

Film is a unique medium, and NRFF’s mission is to support and champion inspiring, independent artists and storytellers. This includes experimental work, emotional drama, SF films and an exciting variety of LGBT shorts and features.

Our festival is built around ARTISTS and their STORIES. By doing so, we aim to establish an international COMMUNITY of inspiring storytellers. We are not interested in following current fashions or being political. We seek out stories that are genuinely imaginative, emotional and life-affirming. At the heart of what we do is our passion to tell great stories.

To get a feel for the festival, watch the trailer of the previous year: https://vimeo.com/523206192 and visit the 2022 programme website: www.nrff.nl

INCLUSIVE AND UNIQUE

The festival has several categories for International, Dutch and LGBT filmmakers. We especially love quality dramas with strong emotional themes, but we accept ALL genres. We are also proud to attract a high number of female directors.

Follow our NRFF page on Instagram and Facebook for photos and interesting updates.

SUPPORTING THE INDEPENDENT FILM COMMUNITY

It is our passion to not only provide a stage for our filmmakers but also to strengthen the INDEPENDENT film community, By building an engaged audience through social media. We actively encourage directors, screenwriters, producers and actors to network during the festival and after the event. By doing so, new collaborations have occurred.

International (Film): Official Selection laurels. Best International Short (any length up to 15 minutes. Best International Short (any length between 15 and 45 minutes). Shared with other categories: Best NR Festival Film and Best Film of the Week.

International (Screenplay): Finalist. Best International Screenplay (up to 15 pages). Best International Screenplay (with more than 15 pages). Shared with other categories: Best Screenplay of the Month. Other prizes will be announced at the festival.

Dutch-Flemish (Film): Official Selection laurels. Best Dutch-Flemish Short (up to 15 minutes). Best Dutch-Flemish Short (between 15 and 60 minutes). Shared with other categories: Best NR Festival Film and Best Film of the Week.

LGBT (Film): Official Selection laurels. Best LGBT Short Film (up to 45 minutes). Best LGBT Film (more than 45 minutes). Shared with other categories: Best NR Festival Film and Best Film of the Week. Other prizes will be announced at the festival.

LGBT (Screenplays): Finalist. Best LGBT Short Screenplay (up to 15 pages). Best LGBT Screenplay (more than 15 pages). Shared with other categories: Best Screenplay of the Month. Other prizes will be announced at the festival.

1. New Renaissance Film Festival is hereby granted the right to utilise an excerpt from any film submitted and accepted for exhibition at the Festival for promotional purposes.

2. The individual or corporation submitting the film hereby warrants that it is authorised to commit the film for screening, and understands and accepts these requirements and regulations.

3. All entries should be in English or with English subtitles.

4. All scripts must be original screenplays for which the applicant(s) hold the copyright. Where the screenplay is based on another piece of work it is the responsibility of the screenwriter to obtain written permission / copyright clearances from the original author or publisher.

6. The judges reserve the right not to enter into any correspondence after the announcement of the winner.

7. The applicant shall indemnify and hold harmless New Renaissance Film Festival from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney’s fees, and costs of the court) which may be incurred by reason of any claim involving copyright, trademark, credits, publicity, screening, and loss of or damage to the screening videos entered.

8. Unfortunately we cannot offer any waiver of the submission fee. We will not review your work without it. We will not make any exceptions.

9. PLEASE NOTE THAT SUBMISSION FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE, DEADLINES, PROGRAMS, VENUES AND DATES MAY CHANGE. ALL RESPONSES TO FILMMAKERS WILL BE BY EMAIL