Binger Filmlab, formerly the Maurits Binger Film Institute, is an

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-based international feature-film and documentary development centre where

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, directors, producers and

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editors from around the world can be coached and supported by mentors and advisors. Binger opened its doors in 1996 as a post-academic training facility for film professionals. Its venue is situated at Arie Biemondstraat 111 in

. Presently all activities are on hold.

Notable filmmakers and producers

* Michaël R. Roskam * Nicolas Provost

Notable projects

Related to, or developed at Binger Filmlab: * Bends by Flora Lau (Hong Kong). Selected to compete in

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at the

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. Cinematography by Christopher Doyle and editing by Binger-alumnus Alexis Dos Santos. * Salvo by Fabio Grassadonia & Antonio Piazza (Italy). Opening film La Semaine de la Critique at the

, competing in its Feature Film section. *We Are What We Are by

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, produced by Rodrigo Bellott (Bolivia). Screened at

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2013, selected for the

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programme of the

. * A Fold in my Blanket by Zaza Rusadze (Georgia). Opening Film, Panorama Program of

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, 2013. The film will also screen at the 37th

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March 31, 2013. * The Resurrection of a Bastard by Guido van Driel (Netherlands). Opening Film

International Film Festival Rotterdam The International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) is an annual film festival held at the end of January in various locations in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Since its foundation in 1972, it has maintained a focus on independent and experimental f ...

, 2013, 2013. * Devastated by Love by Ari Deedler (Netherlands). World Premiere in the 'Bright Future' section of

, 2013. * Shell by Scott Graham (United Kingdom) - 'Best Film' and winner of the FIPRESCI Prize,

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, 2012. * Bullhead (film) by Michaël R. Roskam (Belgium) - World Premiere

, 2011. 'New Authors Audience Award' and the 'New Authors Critic’s Prize for Best Actor' (Matthias Schoenaerts)

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. 'Best Film Award' at the

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, nine

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nominations and it went on to win 'Best Flemish Coproduction', 'Best Screenplay', 'Best Actor' and 'Best Editing.'.

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Nomination 'Best Foreign Language Film' at the

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, 2012. 'Best Debut'

Montreal World Film Festival The Montreal World Film Festival (WFF; french: le Festival des Films du Monde) was one of Canada's oldest international film festivals and the only competitive film festival in North America accredited by the FIAPF (although the Toronto Interna ...

. * Maori Boy Genius by Pietra Brettkelly (New Zealand) - World Premiere

, 2012. 'Best Documentary' New Zealand Film Awards, 2012. Selected

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, 2012. * Allez, Eddy! by Gert Embrechts (Belgium) - 'Best Film' 'Best Child Actor,' SCHLINGEL International Film Festival, 2012. 'Audience Favourite'

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, 2013. * Milo by Roel Boorsma and Berend Boorsma (Netherlands) - 'CGS Award for creativity and originality'

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, 2012. 'Moviesquad Cinekid Award', Cinekid Festival, 2012. * The Bastard Sings the Sweetest Song by Christy Garland (Canada) - World Premiere

Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival The Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival is the largest documentary festival in North America. The event takes place annually in Toronto, Ontario Ontario ( ; ) is one of the thirteen provinces and territories of Canada.Ont ...

, 2012. 'Best Caribbean Film by an International Filmmaker' Trinidad and Tobago Film Festival, 2012. * Leones by Jazmín López (Argentina) - World Premiere

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, 2012. Won Special Jury Prize at

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. Selected at

, 2013. * The Invader (2011 film) by Nicolas Provost (Belgium). 'Best New Director'

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2011, 'Best Director' Geneva Film Festival. World Premiere

, 2012. Selected

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, 2011,

2011, with 8 nominations, San Sebastian Film Festival 2011,

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2011, Nouveau Cinéma 2011,

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2011, Geneva Film Festival 2011,

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Festival 2011,

2012,

Rotterdam International Film Festival The International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) is an annual film festival held at the end of January in various locations in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Since its foundation in 1972, it has maintained a focus on independent and experimental fi ...

2011,

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2012,

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2012. * Best Intentions by

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(Romania). 'Best Director'

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2011. CICAE Art Cinema Award, 2011 at

Kaunas International Film Festival Kaunas International Film Festival ( lt, Tarptautinis Kauno kino festivalis) is a film festival founded in 2007 by Visos mūzos and held in October each year in Kaunas and Vilnius, Lithuania. It has at times visited other cities in the country, ...

, 2012. * Rey by Niles Attalah (Chile) and Lucie Kalmar (France). Development Award Torino Filmlab, 2011. Production Award Torino Filmlab, 2012 of €70,000. Selected

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programme of the

. * Agua Fria de Mar/Cold Water by the Sea by Paz Fabrega (Costa Rica). Winner of the

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Tiger Competition

, 2010. 'Best Film' 'Lima Latin American Film Festival', 2010. Finalist of the prestigious Sundance / NHK International Filmmakers Award, 2008. Awarded a Production Award to the value of €120,000 by Torino Filmlab. The film was also awarded the

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Award at the Buenos Aires Lab. * A Song of Good by Gregory King (Germany). 'Best Film' New Zealand Film Awards 2008. World Premiere

, 2008. A total of 8 festival selections.

References

External links

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