FILMHELPDESK #20: SPECIAL @ DE NACHT VAN HET WITTE DOEK

Are you seeking guidance on film production, international collaborations, or navigating the film industry? The Filmhelpdesk is here to support your filmmaking journey. For this special edition we are teaming up with Nacht van het Witte Doek and Film Talent Award Brabant in order to organise the ultimate networking experience. Using a speed-date setup, we will initiate short one-on-one meetings where you will receive practical, targeted and personal advice from creators, producers and scouts.

This special session takes place just before the presentation of the Film Talent Award Brabant, during Nacht van het Witte Doek (Night of the White Screen) – a festival celebrating film and makers from the Brabant region.

 

Date
28 August 2025
Location(s)
Cultuurcentrum Deurne (Martinetplein 1, 5751 KV Deurne)
Time
16:00 - 18:00
Entrance fee
FREE

WHY JOIN?

During the Filmdesk Special you will be able to pick the brains of proeminent figures within the independent filmmaking, projects and talent development settings. Their extensive knowledge can end up providing the needed extra intel to make your project really come to life. In short speed dates of 15 minutes, you will receive hands-on advice on your project, pitch or film plan based on your questions. This setup will give you the chance to interact with a variety of experts from different fields, while also serving as a chemistry compass.

In additions, given this meetup will take place during Nacht van het Witte Doek, it will enable you to connect with other is the filmmakers with roots in Brabant. The Film Talent Award Brabant will be awarded that same night to promising talents, providing an extra opportunity to establish new connections within the industry.

 

 

LINE UP:

Ramon Etman – Rebel Film: director/producer with a focus on genre and independent filmmaking.
Daan Willekes – D2D Media: Production house specialising in documentary and series
Simon Bavinck – BROET: maker hub and platform for film in Eindhoven.
Paulien Mandos – Playgrounds: curator & coordinator of the Next Talent Program & Hub
Niekie Khaled – KONKAV: community builder and knowledge partner for audiovisual makers in Brabant.
Frank van Osch – Van Osch Films: documentary filmmaker and mentor, active in FTAB.
AndrĂ© van Duren – Film director with a keen eye for talent.
Ruud Lenssen – independent documentary filmmaker