Get ready to watch two exceptional short films straight from our official selection! Each film will be followed by an exclusive interview with the talented teams behind them.
We're honoured to welcome legendary cinematographer Theo van de Sande to Shortcutz Amsterdam on May 26.
Theo is a Dutch cinematographer whose five-decade career has shaped modern cinema, from pioneering European classics to iconic Hollywood productions. A graduate of the Dutch Film Academy, he won the Golden Calf for Best Cinematography in 1982 and 1987, and his work on The Assault made it the first Dutch film to win the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. His Hollywood filmography includes the visually groundbreaking Blade (1998), as well as Cruel Intentions, Wayne's World, Volcano, and Homefront. Beyond features, Theo has co-produced award-winning documentaries, including Colors Straight Up (Academy Award nominated) and Steal a Pencil for Me. An ASC member since 1991, he continues teaching international master classes worldwide.
He'll join us to share insights from his legendary career and discuss the craft of cinematography across genres, eras, and continents. ✨
Check out the cool short films and teams you can watch/meet this session:
Ellen van Kempen | Experimental | 16’45’’
An intimate crossover between theatre and film, in which a woman makes an irreversible decision, fueled by revenge and driven by love for her daughter.
Peter Balm | Live-Action | 17’13’’
When Bo returns home after a bender, he discovers he has the wrong house keys. Locked up in the outside world, he gets confronted with his lifestyle while he tries to keep up his mask.
