Binger Filmlab

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

• Michaël R. Roskam
• Nicolas Provost

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]

References

1. "BENDS".
2. "First-time director Flora Lau's film, Bends, to compete in Cannes". 19 April 2013.
3. "Semaine de la Critique du Festival de Cannes". Archived from the original on 2013-04-27. Retrieved 2013-05-17.
4. "Cannes 2013 Preview: Critics' Week and Directors' Fortnight Sidebars | Twitch". Archived from the original on 2013-06-13. Retrieved 2013-05-17.
5. "A Fold in My Blanket - Film Details :: The 37th Hong Kong International Film Festival". www.hkiff.org.hk. Archived from the original on 12 April 2013. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
6. "Official opening film IFFR 2013: The Resurrection of a Bastard - International Film Festival Rotterdam 2013 - IFFR". Archived from the original on 2013-03-21. Retrieved 2013-03-06.
7. "IFFR 2013 - High expectations for Devastated by Love - Rotterdam Festivals". Archived from the original on 2014-11-04. Retrieved 2013-03-06.
8. "Shell wins top Turin prize".
9. "Home". celluloid-dreams.com.
10. AFI_Fest_2011_AWARD_WINNERS_v2.pdf
11. "BULLHEAD bags 9 Nominations at Belgian Film Awards | Twitch". Archived from the original on 2014-03-02. Retrieved 2013-03-07.
12. "Bullhead: Oscar contender rooted in real Belgian murder". BBC News. 21 February 2012.
13. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-02-28. Retrieved 2013-03-06.
14. "Moas award haul speaks volumes for the Orator".
15. "Sydney Film Festival - 2012 SFF: Podcast: Maori Boy Genius". Archived from the original on 2013-04-10. Retrieved 2013-03-06.
16. "Best Film and Best Actor for Allez, Eddy! - News - Flanders Image". Archived from the original on 2012-10-28. Retrieved 2013-03-06.
17. "News - Flanders Image". Archived from the original on 2014-12-04. Retrieved 2013-03-06.
18. "De Filmkrant :: Berend & Roel Boorsma over Milo". Archived from the original on 2013-06-24. Retrieved 2013-03-06.
19. "MILO winner of MovieSquad Cinekid award - Fu Works". Archived from the original on 2014-12-06. Retrieved 2013-03-06.
20. "Hot Docs | Film : Title : Bastard Sings the Sweetest Song". Archived from the original on 2012-07-01. Retrieved 2013-03-06.
21. "And the TTFF/12 Winners are…". 3 October 2021.
22. "180 lions will be presented at the Venice film festival". Archived from the original on 2012-11-15. Retrieved 2013-03-06.
23. "BAFICI 2013 - News - FESTIVAL WINNERS". festivales.buenosaires.gob.ar. Archived from the original on 27 June 2013. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
24. "Homepagina | IFFR".
25. "Biennale Cinema 2021 | Homepage 2021". 23 November 2020.
26. "8 nominations for THE INVADER by Nicolas Provost at the Oostende Film Festival | O'Brother film distribution". Archived from the original on 2013-05-13. Retrieved 2013-03-07.
27. "Homepagina | IFFR".
28. "Locarno Fest Fetes "Back to Stay" & "Best Intentions" in Weekend Awards". 15 August 2011.
29. "'Courage' Wins Top Prize at Vilnius International Film Festival". The Hollywood Reporter. 30 March 2012.
30. "L'Atelier 2013 - Festival de Cannes 2014 (International Film Festival)". Archived from the original on 2014-09-17. Retrieved 2013-03-08.
31. "VPRO Tiger Awards Competition - International Film Festival Rotterdam 2010 - IFFR". Archived from the original on 2010-09-01. Retrieved 2013-03-08.
32. "Agua fria de mar - IMDb". IMDb.
33. "AFF + Sundance Institute/NHK Award".
34. "Festival de Cannes - de 13 a 24 Maio de 2015". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2013-03-08.
35. "Festival de Cannes - del 15 al 26 de mayo de 2013". www.festival-cannes.com. Archived from the original on 9 April 2013. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
36. "A Song of Good - IMDb". IMDb.
37. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-05-20. Retrieved 2013-03-08.

External links

• Binger Filmlab

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