NRFF Amsterdam 2017 Press Release
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
12 January 2017
Media Contact: Massimo Barbato, Creative Director
THE NEW RENAISSANCE FILM FESTIVAL TO SCREEN
100 OUTSTANDING INDEPENDENT SHORTS, FEATURES AND
DOCUMENTARIES AT LAB111, AMSTERDAM (nl),
FROM 3-5 MARCH 2017
Award-winning European drama, LGBTQ films and documentaries
AMSTERDAM, NL – New Renaissance Film Festival (NRFF), “One of the UK’s top film festivals” (London METRO, O1.08.16), is to present 100 films at LAB111 with its two screens. The venue is situated close to the famous Vondelpark.
The programme of international shorts includes a powerful section of European filmmakers and short dramas with strong emotional themes and real depth. Some of these are new releases and premieres, whilst others have already received recognition and won awards.
Themes vary from the challenges of relationships as in ‘Nkosi Coiffure’ by Frederike Migom (Belgium), to a future world in the ‘The Swelling’ by Tom Bewilogua (Germany). Several stories use European history as the backdrop, such as Yugoslavia in 1990 (‘Eclair‘ by Marko Gjokovik), or Nazi Germany (‘Die Mut Probe‘ by Rena Dumont) and in the 70’s like Andreas Grützner’s documentary ‘Christ/El‘. Or a more timeless, but remarkable and dreamlike film like “Limbo” from the filmmaker Konstantina Kotzamani (Greece).
The festival is open to a diversity of different voices and points of view, and a section is devoted to LGBTQ films. Highlights include the feature arthouse comedy ‘Seat In Shadow’ by Henry Coombes (UK), which recently premiered at the Edinburgh Film Festival and received rave reviews by the film critics. And ‘In The Mirror’ by Manuel M. Mercier (Canada), a deeply moving drama about a transgender woman and her son. Less serious is the hilarious film “Faux Paws” about a gay werewolf.
Inspiring documentaries include ‘Amor Puro Y Duro’by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Catherine Gund, about the legendary Mexican singer Chavela Vargas, with a contribution by Almodovar; and ‘The Lavender Scare’ by US broadcast veteran Josh Howard, based on David K. Johnson’s book about the cold war persecution of gays and lesbians in the US federal government.
In a collaboration with the Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia (Academy Awards® accredited), a selection of Japanese films are to be screened, alongside some of the winners of the New Renaissance Film Festival, London 2016.
“New Renaissance has spent months seeking out new gems and discovering excellent stories that move you, challenge you and above all inspire you. We know fans of indie film will love this diverse festival.” Director, Jan Hendrik Verstraten
A full programme and ticket information is to be announced soon on the festival’s official website www.nrffamsterdam.com.
Festival Sponsors & Partners
LAB111, Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia, GetFiliming.com, Film Inquiry Magazine, InkTip, Human Hotel and Wooloo.
About the New Renaissance Film Festival
Jan Hendrik Verstraten and Massimo Barbato are the co-founders of the New Renaissance Film Festival, which was established in London, UK, to provide a stage for inspiring artists and storytellers.
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For images go to: https://newrenaissancefilmfest.com/2016-festival-gallery-2
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