Binger Filmlab , formerly the Maurits Binger Film Institute , is an
Amsterdam -based international feature-film and documentary development centre where
screenwriters ,
directors ,
producers and
script 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
Notable projects
Related to, or developed at Binger Filmlab:
Bends by Flora Lau [
citation needed ] (Hong Kong). Selected to compete in
Un Certain Regard at the
2013 Cannes Film Festival .
[1] Cinematography by
Christopher Doyle
[2] and editing by Binger-alumnus
Alexis Dos Santos .[
citation needed ]
Salvo by Fabio Grassadonia & Antonio Piazza (Italy)[
citation needed ] . Opening film La Semaine de la Critique at the
2013 Cannes Film Festival , competing in its Feature Film section.
[3]
We Are What We Are by
Jim Mickle , produced by Rodrigo Bellott (Bolivia)[
citation needed ] . Screened at
Sundance Film Festival 2013, selected for the
Directors' Fortnight programme of the
2013 Cannes Film Festival .
[4]
A Fold in my Blanket by
Zaza Rusadze (Georgia)[
citation needed ] . Opening Film, Panorama Program of
Berlin International Film Festival , 2013.[
citation needed ] The film will also screen at the 37th
Hong Kong International Film Festival March 31, 2013.
[5]
The Resurrection of a Bastard by Guido van Driel (Netherlands)[
citation needed ] . Opening Film
International Film Festival Rotterdam , 2013,
[6] 2013.
Devastated by Love by Ari Deedler (Netherlands)[
citation needed ] . World Premiere in the 'Bright Future' section of
International Film Festival Rotterdam , 2013.
[7]
Shell by Scott Graham (United Kingdom)[
citation needed ] - 'Best Film' and winner of the
FIPRESCI Prize,
Torino Film Festival , 2012.
[8]
Bullhead (film) by
Michaël R. Roskam (Belgium)[
citation needed ] - World Premiere
Berlin International Film Festival , 2011.
[9] 'New Authors Audience Award' and the 'New Authors Critic’s Prize for Best Actor' (Matthias Schoenaerts)
AFI Fest .
[10] 'Best Film Award' at the
Ostend Film Festival , nine
Magritte Award nominations and it went on to win 'Best Flemish Coproduction', 'Best Screenplay', 'Best Actor' and 'Best Editing.'.
[11]
Oscar Nomination 'Best Foreign Language Film' at the
84th Academy Awards , 2012.
[12] 'Best Debut'
Montreal World Film Festival .
Maori Boy Genius by Pietra Brettkelly (New Zealand)[
citation needed ] - World Premiere
Berlin International Film Festival , 2012.
[13] 'Best Documentary'
New Zealand Film Awards , 2012.
[14] Selected
Sydney Film Festival , 2012.
[15]
Allez, Eddy ! by Gert Embrechts (Belgium)[
citation needed ] - 'Best Film' 'Best Child Actor,'
SCHLINGEL International Film Festival , 2012.
[16] 'Audience Favourite'
Palm Springs International Film Festival , 2013.
[17]
Milo by Roel Boorsma and Berend Boorsma (Netherlands)[
citation needed ] - 'CGS Award for creativity and originality'
Giffoni Film Festival ,
[18] 2012. 'Moviesquad Cinekid Award',
Cinekid Festival , 2012.
[19]
The Bastard Sings the Sweetest Song by Christy Garland (Canada)[
citation needed ] - World Premiere
Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival , 2012.
[20] 'Best Caribbean Film by an International Filmmaker'
Trinidad and Tobago Film Festival ,
[21] 2012.
Leones by Jazmín López (Argentina)[
citation needed ] - World Premiere
Venice Film Festival ,
[22] 2012. Won Special Jury Prize at
Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema .
[23] Selected at
International Film Festival Rotterdam ,
[24] 2013.
The Invader (2011 film) by
Nicolas Provost (Belgium). [
citation needed ] 'Best New Director'
Seattle International Film Festival 2011, 'Best Director'
Geneva Film Festival .[
citation needed ] World Premiere
Venice Film Festival ,
[25] 2012. Selected
Toronto International Film Festival , 2011,
Ostend Film Festival 2011, with 8 nominations,
[26]
San Sebastian Film Festival 2011,
Festival do Rio 2011, Nouveau Cinéma 2011,
Ghent International Film Festival 2011,
Geneva Film Festival 2011,
American Film Institute Festival 2011,
Palm Springs International Film Festival 2012,
Rotterdam International Film Festival 2011,
Edinburgh Film Festival 2012,
Atlanta Film Festival 2012.
[27]
Best Intentions by
Adrian Sitaru (Romania)[
citation needed ] . 'Best Director'
[28]
Locarno International Film Festival 2011. CICAE Art Cinema Award, 2011 at
Kaunas International Film Festival , 2012.
[29]
Rey by Niles Attalah (Chile) and Lucie Kalmar (France). Development Award Torino Filmlab, 2011. Production Award Torino Filmlab, 2012 of €70,000.[
citation needed ] Selected
Cinéfondation programme of the
2013 Cannes Film Festival .
[30]
Agua Fria de Mar/Cold Water by the Sea by Paz Fabrega (Costa Rica). Winner of the
VPRO Tiger Competition
International Film Festival Rotterdam , 2010.
[31] 'Best Film' 'Lima Latin American Film Festival', 2010.
[32] Finalist of the prestigious Sundance / NHK International Filmmakers Award,
[33] 2008. Awarded a Production Award to the value of €120,000 by Torino Filmlab.
[34] The film was also awarded the
Arte Award at the Buenos Aires Lab.
[35]
A Song of Good by Gregory King (Germany).[
citation needed ] 'Best Film'
New Zealand Film Awards 2008.
[36] World Premiere
International Film Festival Rotterdam , 2008. A total of 8 festival selections.
[37]
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