De Monding van morgen
Rik van der Linden
The Rijnmaasmonding, shaped by natural processes, has a rich history and offers a glimpse into the future. In the documentary “The Forgotten Life of the Netherlands –
Rijnmaasmonding” and its sequel “The Estuary of Tomorrow”, experts explore how we can collaborate with nature to create a resilient landscape. Since 2020 Rik van der Linden decided to put all his work at the service of nature. Human kind always has a role in his stories, because they have a role in our ecosystems too. The Wonderers (2024) is his first documentary for the big screen and premiering at the Wildlife Film Festival Rotterdam this year.
Responsible for project: Firma Film.
Country of filming: Netherlands and Belgium
Length of film: 50 minutes
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Frost without snow and ice
Director, writer, cinematographer: Asgeir Helgestad
Producer, writer: Ageliki Lefkaditou
For ten years a polar bear mother takes a Norwegian filmmaker on a journey of love and conflict, life and death at Svalbard in the melting Arctic. Asgeir Helgestad is a Norwegian filmmaker with over 25 years of Arctic filming experience. His documentary *Queen Without Land* (2018) gained global recognition, winning 30+ awards. His latest film, *A Call from the Wild* (2024), is already earning international accolades.
Responsible for project: Artic Light & Angel Films
Country of filming: Svalbard and production in Norway
Length of film: 1×90 min. and 1×52 min.
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Geruisloos
Jura Bakx
Geruisloos offers an intimate look at how the modern world affects the senses of animals. Through the eyes of different species, we experience how noise pollution disrupts their daily lives: from adjusting their songs to losing natural hunting and survival instincts, and the challenges they face in a world where silence is becoming increasingly rare.
Responsible for project: Cinebakx
Country of filming: The Netherlands
Length of film: 20 min.
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Last Cry of the Canyon
Roman Willy
The Last Cry of the Canyon follows an international team of scientists and naturalists led by Taxon Expeditions as they explore Montenegro’s Komarnica Canyon, one of Europe’s last unexplored ecosystems. Through breathtaking visuals and intimate sit-down interviews with scientists and local conservationists of the NGO Spasimo Komarnicu, this film highlights the race against time to protect Komarnica’s fragile ecosystem. The film serves as a call to action, urging global efforts to preserve this irreplaceable wilderness before it’s too late.
Responsible for project: WildReach Productions
Country of filming: Montenegro
Length of film: 12-15 min.
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Nightlife
Anice Hut
The documentary ‘Nightlife’ takes you on a journey away from the human perspective. We are located in the vibrant city centre of Groningen, where we experience this nocturnal world literally through the eyes of different animals. Anice Hut is a 24 year old script writer and fi lm director based in Groningen, The Netherlands. She creates new age nature films, an art piece where people can find an escape, education, inspiration and wonderment. For ‘Nightlife’ Anice Hut is collaborating with Andres Fouche.
Responsible for project: Film Collective Groningen
Country of filming: Netherlands
Length of fi lm: 15 min.
