PROJECTS IN DEVELOPMENT
COSMOS
online series | in development | writer & director Rosita Wolkers | genre science-fiction / drama | original title Kosmos
Twelve-year-old Izzy and her father Koos are preparing for the arrival of Izzy’s mother: an extraterrestrial space traveler on a secret mission who descends to Earth every twelve years to conduct research. As Izzy’s skepticism turns into curiosity and she learns more about her mother and her own origins, her mind becomes flooded with existential questions. If her mother is an alien, then who is she?
MIA
feature film | in development | writer & director Tamar van den Dop | genre thriller/drama | co-producer PRPL - Ellen Havenith | supported by Netherlands Film Fund, MEDIA/Creative Europe
In total disbelief, Mia (66) must face that her eldest son is suspected of committing a horrific crime. Like a detective she delves into the case in search of evidence to prove her son’s innocence, and thus her own.
JASMINE
feature film | in development | writer Kate Brown | director Mischa Kamp | genre drama
Jasmine’s life is turned upside down when she discovers she is pregnant again. Already the mother of two and having had post-natal depression after the birth of her last son, deep down she knows she cannot have a third child.
PEPERKLIPS
feature film | in development | writer Jaime Levinas & Perla Vita Beerens | director Jaime Levinas | genre coming of age
When a supposed vacation to Rotterdam turns into a permanent relocation, Argentinean pre-teen Jonathan finds himself stuck in a place he detests. Expected to assimilate in Dutch culture, he instead befriends his classmate Hasin, a Syrian refugee. Together they spend their days ditching school and finding ways to escape the rainy city. As they navigate the challenges of homesickness, they discover a glimmer of hope in a class trip abroad, seeing it as their gateway to freedom and a chance to find a place where they truly belong.
THE MAN OF FEW WORDS
podcast | in development | writer & director Thomas van Noort | genre tragicomedy | original title Een man van weinig woorden
The emotionally unavailable WILLEM (32) hears from his doctor that he only has 2000 words left to live. 'Piece of cake' he thinks, since he doesn't like to talk much anyway. Until his mother calls to tell him that his father, from whom he is estranged, is dying and she pleads to Willem that he should say goodbye. Willem needs to choose to either finally open up and be truthful, or forever hold his tongue.
DON'T LET US DROWN
feature film | in development | writer & director Emiel Sandtke | genre drama | co-producer Lemming Film
Nico (17) has a troubled relationship with his father, a dedicated climate activist. When his best friend Mathis also joins an environmental activist organisation, the friendship comes understrain and Nico does everything in his power not to lose Mathis.
THE PART OF THE DAY WHEN YOU ARE NOT HERE
feature film | in development | writer & director Nicole Jachmann | genre drama | original title Het deel van de dag dat jij er niet bent
Tessel (14) is enjoying her summer holiday and her budding first love when she finds out about a big secret which flips her whole world upside down. Her mother Celine works as a prostitute. Tessel and Celine have to find a way to restore their once symbiotic bond, whilst dealing with a secret and expectations from society.
DE VERSCHRIKKELIJKE BADMEESTER
feature film | in development | writer Alexander de Bruijn | director Jonathan Elbers | genre family film
Based on the novel by Jozua Douglas.
LIFE AFTER DEATH
documentary | in development | writer & director Tessa Pope | genre drama | original title Het leven na de dood
Life After Death is a film about the complexity of the grieving process. How does sadness find a place in one's life when a beloved one is gone?
