Binger Filmlab, formerly the Maurits Binger Film Institute, is an Amsterdam-based international feature-film and documentary development centre where screenwriters, directors, producers and

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editors from around the world can be coached and supported by mentors and advisors. Binger opened its doors in 1996 as a post-academic training facility for film professionals. Its venue is situated at Arie Biemondstraat 111 in Amsterdam. Presently all activities are on hold.

Notable filmmakers and producers

Michaël R. Roskam Michaël R. Roskam (; born 1972, in Sint-Truiden) is a Belgium, Belgian film director. Career Roskam attended St. Lucas Academy of Fine Arts in Brussels, where he studied painting and contemporary art, and the Binger Film Institute in Amsterdam ...

Nicolas Provost Nicolas Provost (born 1969, Ronse, Belgium) is a Belgian filmmaker and visual artist who lives and works in New York and Brussels. His works are in a number of collections, including The New Art Gallery Walsall and Birmingham Museum and Art Ga ...

Notable projects

Related to, or developed at Binger Filmlab: * Bends by Flora Lau (Hong Kong). Selected to compete in Un Certain Regard at the

2013 Cannes Film Festival The 66th Cannes Film Festival took place in Cannes, France, from 15 to 26 May 2013. Steven Spielberg was the head of the jury for the main competition. New Zealand film director Jane Campion was the head of the jury for the Cinéfondation and S ...

. Cinematography by

Christopher Doyle Christopher Doyle, also known as Dù Kěfēng (Mandarin) or Dou Ho-Fung (Cantonese) () (born 2 May 1952) is an Australian-Hong Kong cinematographer. He has worked on over fifty Chinese-language films, being best known for his collaborations ...

and editing by Binger-alumnus Alexis Dos Santos. * Salvo by Fabio Grassadonia & Antonio Piazza (Italy). Opening film La Semaine de la Critique at the

, competing in its Feature Film section. *We Are What We Are by Jim Mickle, produced by Rodrigo Bellott (Bolivia). Screened at

Sundance Film Festival The Sundance Film Festival (formerly Utah/US Film Festival, then US Film and Video Festival) is an annual film festival organized by the Sundance Institute. It is the largest independent film festival in the United States, with more than 46,66 ...

2013, selected for the Directors' Fortnight programme of the

. * A Fold in my Blanket by

Zaza Rusadze Zaza Rusadze ( ka, ზაზა რუსაძე; born 24 May 1977 in Tbilisi, Georgia) is a film-maker, who lives in Tbilisi and Berlin, Germany. He is a member of the Georgian artists group Goslab. Career From 1989 to 1994, in his teenager ...

(Georgia). Opening Film, Panorama Program of Berlin International Film Festival, 2013. The film will also screen at the 37th Hong Kong International Film Festival March 31, 2013. * The Resurrection of a Bastard by Guido van Driel (Netherlands). Opening Film

International Film Festival Rotterdam The International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) is an annual film festival held at the end of January in various locations in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Since its foundation in 1972, it has maintained a focus on independent and experimental fi ...

, 2013, 2013. * Devastated by Love by Ari Deedler (Netherlands). World Premiere in the 'Bright Future' section of

, 2013. * Shell by Scott Graham (United Kingdom) - 'Best Film' and winner of the

FIPRESCI The International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI, short for Fédération Internationale de la PRESse CInématographique) is an association of national organizations of professional film critics and film journalists from around the world fo ...

Prize, Torino Film Festival, 2012. * Bullhead (film) by

(Belgium) - World Premiere Berlin International Film Festival, 2011. 'New Authors Audience Award' and the 'New Authors Critic’s Prize for Best Actor' (Matthias Schoenaerts) AFI Fest. 'Best Film Award' at the

Ostend Film Festival The Ostend Film Festival ( nl, 'Filmfestival Oostende') is an annual film festival held in Ostend, Belgium Belgium, ; french: Belgique ; german: Belgien officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a country in Northwestern Europe. The country i ...

, nine

Magritte Award A Magritte Award (french: ) is an accolade presented by the Académie André Delvaux of Belgium to recognize cinematic achievement in the film industry. Modelled after the French César Award, the formal ceremony at which the awards are presented ...

nominations and it went on to win 'Best Flemish Coproduction', 'Best Screenplay', 'Best Actor' and 'Best Editing.'. Oscar Nomination 'Best Foreign Language Film' at the 84th Academy Awards, 2012. 'Best Debut' Montreal World Film Festival. * Maori Boy Genius by Pietra Brettkelly (New Zealand) - World Premiere Berlin International Film Festival, 2012. 'Best Documentary' New Zealand Film Awards, 2012. Selected Sydney Film Festival, 2012. * Allez, Eddy! by Gert Embrechts (Belgium) - 'Best Film' 'Best Child Actor,'

SCHLINGEL International Film Festival Schlingel (Usually written: SCHLINGEL) is an international film festival for children and young audiences. The festival began in 1996, and has taken place annually in Chemnitz ever since in the week before the Saxon Fall Break. The festival giv ...

, 2012. 'Audience Favourite' Palm Springs International Film Festival, 2013. * Milo by Roel Boorsma and Berend Boorsma (Netherlands) - 'CGS Award for creativity and originality'

Giffoni Film Festival The Giffoni International Film Festival is an Italian children's film festival which takes place annually in Giffoni Valle Piana, Campania. It began in 1971. The Giffoni International Film Festival typically has around 100,000 guests and has had ...

, 2012. 'Moviesquad Cinekid Award', Cinekid Festival, 2012. * The Bastard Sings the Sweetest Song by Christy Garland (Canada) - World Premiere

Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival The Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival is the largest documentary festival in North America. The event takes place annually in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The 27th edition of the festival took place online throughout May and June ...

, 2012. 'Best Caribbean Film by an International Filmmaker'

Trinidad and Tobago Film Festival The Trinidad and Tobago film festival (ttff) is a film festival in the Anglophone Caribbean. It takes place annually in Trinidad and Tobago in the latter half of September, and runs for approximately two weeks. The festival screens feature-length n ...

, 2012. * Leones by Jazmín López (Argentina) - World Premiere Venice Film Festival, 2012. Won Special Jury Prize at

Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema The Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema (BAFICI, es, Buenos Aires Festival Internacional de Cine Independiente) is an international festival of independent films organized each year in the month of April, in the city of ...

. Selected at

, 2013. *

The Invader (2011 film) ''The Invader'' (french: L'envahisseur) is a 2011 Belgian drama film written and directed by Nicolas Provost. Dieudonné Kabongo received a Magritte Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. The film was shown at several international film fe ...

(Belgium). 'Best New Director' Seattle International Film Festival 2011, 'Best Director' Geneva Film Festival. World Premiere Venice Film Festival, 2012. Selected Toronto International Film Festival, 2011,

2011, with 8 nominations, San Sebastian Film Festival 2011,

Festival do Rio The Festival do Rio is an international film festival in Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro ( , , ; literally 'River of January'), or simply Rio, is the capital of the state of the same name, Brazil's third-most populous state, and the second-mo ...

2011, Nouveau Cinéma 2011,

Ghent International Film Festival Film Fest Ghent, spelt Film Fest Gent in Flemish and also known as International Film Fest Gent, is an annual international film festival in Ghent, Belgium. The festival held its first edition in 1974, under the name Internationaal Filmgebeuren ...

2011, Geneva Film Festival 2011,

American Film Institute The American Film Institute (AFI) is an American nonprofit film organization that educates filmmakers and honors the heritage of the motion picture arts in the United States. AFI is supported by private funding and public membership fees. Leade ...

Festival 2011, Palm Springs International Film Festival 2012, Rotterdam International Film Festival 2011,

Edinburgh Film Festival The Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) is a film festival that runs for two weeks in June each year. Established in 1947, it is the world's oldest continually running film festival. EIFF presents both UK and international films (all ti ...

2012, Atlanta Film Festival 2012. * Best Intentions by

Adrian Sitaru Adrian Sitaru () is a Romanian director, producer and actor, born in 1971. He is the author of several short films, of which ''Valuri'' ("Waves", 2007), the most well-known, has received numerous prizes. Notably, he also worked with Costa Gavras ...

(Romania). 'Best Director' Locarno International Film Festival 2011. CICAE Art Cinema Award, 2011 at

Kaunas International Film Festival Kaunas International Film Festival ( lt, Tarptautinis Kauno kino festivalis) is a film festival founded in 2007 by Visos mūzos and held in October each year in Kaunas and Vilnius, Lithuania. It has at times visited other cities in the country, ...

, 2012. * Rey by Niles Attalah (Chile) and Lucie Kalmar (France). Development Award Torino Filmlab, 2011. Production Award Torino Filmlab, 2012 of €70,000. Selected Cinéfondation programme of the

. * Agua Fria de Mar/Cold Water by the Sea by Paz Fabrega (Costa Rica). Winner of the VPRO Tiger Competition

, 2010. 'Best Film' 'Lima Latin American Film Festival', 2010. Finalist of the prestigious Sundance / NHK International Filmmakers Award, 2008. Awarded a Production Award to the value of €120,000 by Torino Filmlab. The film was also awarded the Arte Award at the Buenos Aires Lab. * A Song of Good by Gregory King (Germany). 'Best Film' New Zealand Film Awards 2008. World Premiere

, 2008. A total of 8 festival selections.

References

External links

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