Go Short @ Het Waterkwartier

This year we went to the Waterkwartier, where we kicked off the festival with Off the Walls. During this film walk we projected short films on the walls of buildings in the neighborhood, framed by stories of special local residents. During the weekend, a free program was offered, carefully put together in collaboration with local residents. RAW CINEMA invited visitors to immerse themselves in the short film “The Walking Fish”, surrounded by music, art, and interaction. Finally, in collaboration with Club Goud and Griffioen, we presented a film series selected by residents in a pop-up cinema, which reflected the diversity and community spirit in the Waterkwartier.

Industry events for over 400 film professionals

Every year, filmmakers and other film professionals from all over Europe travel to Nijmegen to participate in our Industry Program. Here they can meet each other in an accessible way to share their own experiences and learn from experts. This year had a packed program including master classes on putting together an inclusive cast, a meet-up on the topic of combatting undesirable behavior during festivals, networking drinks, round table talks and much more!

The first edition of the Dutch Short Film Pitch

In collaboration with Screen Talent NL, we organized the Dutch Short Film Pitch for the first time this year. Here, ten short film projects were given the opportunity to pitch their project to film professionals. The projects are all (co-)produced in the Netherlands. Five were already in production, the other five were in development. The four winning makers have been rewarded with attractive cash prizes and/or coaching on their project. These were the winners:

• Best pitch of the film in development: Désirée Pfenninger with the film ‘EVERY CHILD COSTS THE MOTHER ONE TOOTH’
• Best pitch of the film in production: Naomi Pacifique with the film ‘in the heart there is a stone’
• Most promising film in development: Froukje van Wengerden with the film ‘The years in which I don’t film’
• Most promising film in production: Dahania Candelo with the film ‘TOLK’

The go Short Awards

The coveted Go Short Awards were presented during the 16th edition of Go Short. The awards are an important springboard for the Oscars, BAFTA and European Film Awards. From a packed room in LUX, the jury announced to the film makers who had won the awards.

For example, Grandmamauntsistercat by Zuza Banasińska won the Dutch Competition and Cold and Dark by Peter Hostak won the award for best European documentary. The jury was also impressed by the emerging talent. In the New Arrivals Competition, Nos îles by Aliha Thalien emerged as the winner. There are people in the Forest by Szymon Ruczyński received a special mention at the New Arrivals Competition and was chosen as the winner by the Youth Jury.

Below you will find an overview of all award winners.

We would like to thank all our partners, funds, companies and other stakeholders who made Go Short 2024 a success! See you next year!