Nazmiye Oral is an award-winning Dutch actress, writer, and columnist. She won a Golden Calf for One Night Stand (2016) and gained international recognition as a mafia boss in Undercover (S3). In 2025, she will appear alongside Gerard Butler in Den of Thieves: Pantera. Beyond film and TV, she is celebrated for her theatre work in Niet meer zonder jou and as the author of Zehra, nominated for the E. du Perron Prize.

Jan Harlan is a legendary producer and longtime collaborator of Stanley Kubrick, working on iconic films such as Barry Lyndon, The Shining, Full Metal Jacket, and Eyes Wide Shut. After Kubrick’s passing, he produced Steven Spielberg’s A.I. Artificial Intelligence and directed documentaries preserving Kubrick’s legacy. Today, he remains a respected lecturer and cinema curator worldwide.

Eddy Terstall is a renowned Dutch filmmaker and screenwriter, known for stories that blend sharp social commentary with human insight. His film Simon (2004) won four Golden Calves and became the first of a trilogy exploring freedom and identity, followed by Sextet and Vox Populi. He also co-created Meet Me in Venice, awarded at the Woodstock Film Festival. His latest feature, Johan’s Country, will be released in 2025.

Martin Koolhoven is one of the Netherlands’ most acclaimed directors. His work spans box office hits and critical successes, including Oorlogswinter and the internationally acclaimed Brimstone, which premiered at Venice, screened at TIFF and BFI, and won seven Golden Calves. Beyond directing, Martin hosts the VPRO series De kijk van Koolhoven, sharing his passion for cinema. He is currently working on his next feature, Emerald Butterfly.

Willeke van Ammelrooy is one of the Netherlands’ most celebrated actresses, with a career spanning over 70 films and five decades. She rose to fame with Mira (1971) and starred in Dutch classics like Ciske de Rat and Wan Pipel. Her award-winning role in Antonia’s Line earned a Golden Calf and an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film. She also reached international audiences in The Lake House alongside Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves.

Mees Peijnenburg is one of the most exciting voices of a new generation of Dutch filmmakers. A graduate of the Netherlands Film Academy and the Cinéfondation Résidence in Cannes, his short films A Hole in My Heart and Even Cowboys Get to Cry won over 50 awards worldwide. His debut feature, Paradise Drifters, premiered at the Berlinale and earned a Golden Calf. He is currently in post-production with his new film, A Family.

Laser 3.14 is Amsterdam’s most iconic street poet, known for his bold, thought-provoking messages sprayed across the city’s walls and fences. His work has been featured in major institutions such as the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam and the Museum of The Hague, and is part of the Amsterdam Museum’s permanent collection. Awarded the PAX Peace Prize, Laser 3.14 bridges art, activism, and urban storytelling, leaving an unmistakable mark on Amsterdam’s cultural landscape.

René Wolf is a leading film curator and programmer with a long-standing career at the EYE Filmmuseum, where he served as Head of Acquisitions and Senior Programmer. He initiated the acclaimed Previously Unreleased series and now works as an independent consultant, supporting festivals, distributors, and exhibitors. He also collaborates on Eye’s programming and contributes to the Noordelijk Film Festival.

Roel Reiné is an award-winning Dutch director, splitting his time between Europe and Hollywood. Roel has directed for major studios including Disney, Netflix, Paramount, Lionsgate, and Universal. His credits include Admiral (Michiel de Ruyter), one of the highest-grossing Dutch films of 2015, Redbad, Marvel’s Inhumans (the first TV pilot released globally in IMAX), Netflix hits Wu Assassins and Fistful of Vengeance, Showtime/Paramount’s Halo, and the History Channel’s Washington and Colosseum. Recently, he directed the Dutch war drama Line of Fire (2023, Netflix), the action thriller Classified (2024), and Savage Hunt (2025).