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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, 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 Alexis Dos Santos (born 1974) is an Argentine film director and producer, screenwriter and editor. He has also shot a number of short and directed music videos. He is considered part of the New Queer Cinema movement. Dos Santos studied in Buenos ...

. * 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

Jim Mickle Jim Mickle (born 1979) is an American director and writer, known for such films as ''Mulberry Street (film), Mulberry Street'', ''Stake Land'', ''We Are What We Are (2013 film), We Are What We Are'' and ''Cold in July (film), Cold in July''. He ...

, 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 International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) is an annual film festival held at the end of January in various locations in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, focused on independent and experimental films. The inaugural festival took place in June 1972, ...

, 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

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Prize,

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, 2012. *

Bullhead (film) ''Bullhead'' () is a 2011 Belgian crime film written and directed by Michaël R. Roskam and starring Matthias Schoenaerts. The film is about farmers being paid or threatened by organised crime "hormone mafia" to use growth hormones on cattle, a ...

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 Ostend Film Festival, 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'

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

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, 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 The Geneva Film Festival is an annual event that takes place in Geneva, Illinois. The festival shows films from around the world and puts on a workshop for those interested in the technical aspects of the film making process. Official select ...

. World Premiere

, 2012. Selected

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, 2011, Ostend Film Festival 2011, with 8 nominations, San Sebastian Film Festival 2011, Festival do Rio 2011, Nouveau Cinéma 2011, Ghent International Film Festival 2011,

2011,

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Festival 2011,

2012,

Rotterdam International Film Festival International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) is an annual film festival held at the end of January in various locations in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, focused on independent and experimental films. The inaugural festival took place in June 1972, ...

2011,

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2012, Atlanta Film Festival 2012. * Best Intentions by

Adrian Sitaru Adrian Sitaru () is a Romanian director, producer and actor, born in 1971. He is the author of several short films, of which ''Valuri'' ("Waves", 2007), the most well-known, has received numerous prizes. Sitaru also worked with Costa Gavras in the ...

(Romania). 'Best Director'

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2011. CICAE Art Cinema Award, 2011 at

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