Wim Geudens (1986) is from Witgoor, the heart of the 'Stille Kempen'. During film academy, Wim realised two successful short films: Beats of Love (2011) and Robbie Rocket (2012). They were selected for national and international short film festivals, garnerig awards including the Jury Prize...
The first batch of films from the Masterclass Filmtalent Limburg, an initiative of producer/director Elbe Stevens and Lumière Cinema Maastricht, are officially presented in early February. In the months ahead, five young talents will be given theopportunityto make a professional short film. The three short...
In my previous post, I informed you about getting the crew together. Since Fatal Flyis made as part of the Masterplan Filmtalent Limburg, it's importantto get as many team members from the Limburg region as possible. It is striking how many inspiring people there are...
After a final analysis of the screenplay we switched to the pre-production of the short film. Together we made a wish list for the cast & crew. The result is a colourful mix of top professionals and enthusiastic young creatives. After a bunch of emails, hours...
It started on the train, on the way back from Film By The Sea in Vlissingen. While the ground raced under our feet, next to us sat a mother with a small child. We looked at the woman, following her loving gaze to the baby...
The short film Flight of Life, made as apilot for the Masterplan Filmtalent by director Elbe Stevens, has been selected for Cinedans. Cinedans is an international dance and film festival, which focuses on how these two disciplines combine. Flight of Life, officially premiered in summer...
It is possible to make a film by yourself, especially an animation. Whether you can make the best film is another question. You have to know where your strengths lie but also where you need extra support. For my project, Fatal Fly, I'm looking for...
After several months of reflection in the forests of Bilzen, we headed back to civilisation, satisfied with the final version of the screenplay. It was a continuous process of adding, deleting, refining, re-reading, discussing, adding, deleting...
The short film Past has been included in the Selected Dutch Shorts 2013; a compilation of the year's best short films chosen by industry professionals. Commissioned by the EYE Film Instituut Nederland, this annual selection is an important podium for short films. Selected Dutch Shorts Every year...
Producer/director Elbe Stevens and Lumière Cinema Maastricht join forces for this new initiative for the Limburg film industry. Last Thursday was the official launch of the Masterplan Filmtalent, with an introductory gathering at Lumière Cinema Maastricht attended by the internationally acclaimed actor Derek de Lint,...
Arthur Gorissen (1989) graduated in Animation at the University of the Arts Utrecht (HKU) with the short film Branch Line. Since then he has worked freelance under the name 'ikbenarthur', focusing on commercial animation/design projects for companies and institutions. Arthur Gorissen has realised the animated film Connecting...
Thomas Baerten (1988) comes from the Limburgse Bilzen. After high school, Thomas decided to try his luck at film school. During his studies, Thomas learnt filming, editing, and producing. His great ambition is to continue making films – to keep telling a story. Therefore, his goal...