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 really happy to welcome Anne de Clercq to Shortcutz Amsterdam on June 9.
Anne is one of the Netherlands’ most acclaimed directors, known for her ability to move effortlessly between film, television and documentary. Her work includes feature films such as Paaz (2026), Soof 3 (2021) and Jack Bestelt een Broertje (2015), as well as series including Soof: Een Nieuw Begin and Tessa. She has also directed documentaries such as BILAL WAHIB: altijd – altijd and Snelle, Zonder Jas Naar Buiten.
She’ll join us to talk about her latest feature, Paaz, which will become available on Netflix on June 5, and to share insights into her career, creative process, and approach to storytelling.
Check out the cool short films and teams you can watch/meet this session:
Karine Roldaan | Live-Action | 12’00’’
In Première, we follow the story of 17-year-old Joël, a young musician at a thrilling moment in his life, as he and his bandmates are given the chance to perform on a major stage. From the outside, it looks like success is finally arriving. The band is gaining recognition, Joël seems to thrive in the spotlight, and he even falls in love. But appearances can be deceiving.
Orson Levy-Langeveld | Live-Action | 19’00’’
Three opposites- a caring young man who dares not make choices, a strategic outsider and a reckless daredevil- embark on a dangerous road trip together in their quest for freedom. But can these disparate characters join forces, or will their clashing values only lead to chaos?
