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== Festival ==
== Festival ==
ShortCutz Amsterdam gives spotlight to Dutch's professional and beginner filmmakers alike, promoting their works in the Netherlands.<ref>[http://www.filmmore.eu/nl/news/2014/01/celebrating-creativity/82 What is ShortCutz Amsterdam]</ref> Every week has two short films competing. After the end of the calendar month the jury will select the winner of the month. The winner of the month is nominated for a Mr. Zee Award. Winners will be presented at the end of January at the ShortCutz Amsterdam Annual Award Ceremony
ShortCutz Amsterdam is a [[film festival]] held the whole year through, promoting Dutch [[short films]] in The [[Netherlands]].<ref>[http://www.filmmore.eu/nl/news/2014/01/celebrating-creativity/82 What is ShortCutz Amsterdam]</ref> Every week has two short films competing. After the end of the calendar month the jury will select the winner of the month. The winner of the month is then nominated for a Mr. Zee Award and the winners will be presented at the end of January at the ShortCutz Amsterdam Annual Award Ceremony
<ref>[https://www.eyefilm.nl/nieuws/over-eye/shortcutz-amsterdam-annual-awards-prijzen-voor-de-beste-nederlandse-korte-films-van "ShortCutz Amsterdam Annual Awards: prijzen voor de beste Nederlandse korte films van 2014"] ''eyefilm.nl.''</ref> at [[EYE Film Institute Netherlands]]. Winners of the Mr. Zee award will receive funding for their next film project, special screenings in cinema's and a distribution deal.
<ref>[https://www.eyefilm.nl/nieuws/over-eye/shortcutz-amsterdam-annual-awards-prijzen-voor-de-beste-nederlandse-korte-films-van "ShortCutz Amsterdam Annual Awards: prijzen voor de beste Nederlandse korte films van 2014"] ''eyefilm.nl.''</ref> at [[EYE Film Institute Netherlands]]. Winners of the Mr. Zee award will receive funding for their next film project, special screenings in cinema's and a distribution deal.



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ShortCutz Amsterdam
ShortCutz Amsterdam logo
LocationAmsterdam, Netherlands
Founded2013
AwardsMr. Zee Award
Websitehttp://www.shortcutznetwork.com/

ShortCutz Amsterdam (ShortCutz AMS) is an annual film festival promoting short films in Amsterdam, Netherlands held the whole year through.

Festival

ShortCutz Amsterdam is a film festival held the whole year through, promoting Dutch short films in The Netherlands.[1] Every week has two short films competing. After the end of the calendar month the jury will select the winner of the month. The winner of the month is then nominated for a Mr. Zee Award and the winners will be presented at the end of January at the ShortCutz Amsterdam Annual Award Ceremony [2] at EYE Film Institute Netherlands. Winners of the Mr. Zee award will receive funding for their next film project, special screenings in cinema's and a distribution deal.

Programmes

  • The Official Selection
    • In Competition – Short films competing for the Mr. Zee Award. They are projected in De Kring Amsterdam.
    • Special Guests – Every session is accompanied by an influential guest from the film industry and will hold an open Q&A.
    • ShortCutz Amsterdam Award Ceremony – Awards presentation honoring the best talent in short-film achievements. Held at the EYE Film Institute Netherlands.
  • Events
    • Best of ShortCutz – Special selection of the best of films.
    • Marathon of New Dutch Cinema – In one night, it showcases the vitality and diversity of short films.[3]

Juries

The jury composed of an ambassador and various film directors, actors, culture, and art personalities, determine the prizes for the best short films in the competition. The juries hold the responsibility for choosing the monthly winner and which films will receive a Mr. Zee award.

Year Jury ambassador Jury members
2013 Waldemar Torenstra George Sluizer, Vincent van Ommen, Marko van Kampen, Jans Possel, Jeroen Koolbergen, René Wolf, Laser 3.14, Alexander Tempel, Harmen Jalvingh
2014 Tygo Gernandt Hanna Verboom, Vincent van Ommen, George Sluizer, Jans Possel, Laser 3.14, René Wolf, Jeroen Koolbergen, Harmen Jalvingh, Marko van Kampen, Mijke de Jong
2015 Tygo Gernandt Roel Reiné, Jeroen Koolbergen, Eddy Terstall, Vincent van Ommen, Ariane Schluter, René Wolf, Harmen Jalvingh, Marko van Kampen, Laser 3.14, Jan Doense, Claire van Daal

Career Achievement Award

The Career Achievement Award has been awarded since 2013. The winners are: 2014 - Jos Stelling[4] and 2013 - George Sluizer.

Mr. Zee Award winners

The Mr. Zee Award has various sponsors, including ShortsTV,[5] Camalot Amsterdam, Filmmore and EYE Film Institute Netherlands. The Mr. Zee awards are made by ProtoSpace.

Year Film Original Title Director Category
2013 Wednesdays[6] Woensdagen Aaron Rookus Best Film
2014 Pony Place[7] Pony Place Joost Reijmers Best Film

References