As the Founding Partner of Shortcutz Greenlight, Canon Netherlands plays a central role in empowering the next generation of filmmakers. Through access to cutting-edge tools like the EOS C400 camera and a selection of Canon’s new RF video-first lenses — 24mm f/1.4L VCM, 35mm f/1.4L VCM, 50mm f/1.4L VCM, and the versatile RF 70-200mm f/2.8L Z — selected filmmakers will be able to shoot their projects with industry-leading image quality from their very first steps.

The Dutch Directors Guild supports Shortcutz Greenlight by providing professional mentorship to the selected directors. Through guidance from experienced Dutch filmmakers, emerging directors receive creative support during the development and production of their projects. This mentorship strengthens storytelling, decision-making, and leadership on set, helping new voices grow with confidence while maintaining their unique artistic vision.

Aputure provides Shortcutz Greenlight filmmakers with a complete professional lighting ecosystem, enabling them to create cinematic images with precision and creativity. The gear includes the 1200x, 80c, LS 600d Pro, MC Pro 8-light kit, INFINIBAR PB12 8-Light kit, INFINIBAR multishape kit, Spotlight Max 19, Light Dome III, Lantern 90, CF12 Fresnel, and CF12 Barndoors. With this wide range of fixtures and modifiers, filmmakers can explore light in all its forms, from subtle storytelling nuances to bold visual statements.

The NCE (Netherlands Association of Cinema Editors) supports Shortcutz Greenlight by providing mentorship by a professional editor to the selected teams. Experienced Dutch editors will coach the emerging directors not only in the postproduction fase but also during the development and production of their projects. 

The goal is to bring their story across in the best possible way, with the own, personal voice of the director in mind.

Filmmore supports Shortcutz Greenlight by providing professional color grading for selected projects. As one of the Netherlands’ leading post-production houses, Filmmore ensures that emerging filmmakers can give their films a polished visual finish, learning firsthand how professional grading enhances storytelling and elevates their work to industry standards.

Posta Vermaas supports Shortcutz Greenlight with professional sound post-production expertise, and offers networking opportunities and guidance for emerging sound professionals. From sound design to final mix, their involvement ensures that each film reaches a high technical and artistic standard.

Vocas strengthens Shortcutz Greenlight by providing essential logistical support and technical solutions that help filmmakers bring their projects to life. By ensuring professional gear is available and accessible, Vocas plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between ambition and execution, making it possible for first-time and second-time filmmakers to work under real industry conditions.

MiMM supports Shortcutz Greenlight by providing mentorship for emerging music composers. Selected filmmakers and their teams will receive guidance from experienced professionals on how to create original scores that enrich storytelling and give each project a distinctive emotional identity.