The Netherlands
With highly experienced english-speaking crews, good infrastructure and one of the most diverse cties in the world, The Netherlands is a filmmaker’s dream.
Filming in The Netherlands
Centrally located in Europe, The Netherlands offers exceptional infrastructure and public transport, making it a prime location for filmmakers. Schiphol Airport, an international hub for major airlines, is just 15 minutes from Amsterdam’s vibrant city center, ensuring easy access for international film crews. Fluent in English, Dutch crews are highly experienced and used to collaborating with major Hollywood studios and top-tier international advertising agencies.
The Netherlands’ small size means locations are conveniently close, allowing for efficient multi-area shoots. The country’s diverse scenery ranges from charming old cities, medieval castles, and classical architecture to cutting-edge urban landscapes like the skyscrapers of Rotterdam. The Netherlands’ flat landscape offers a mix of urban environments and a picturesque countryside, including long beaches, dunes, forests, and meadows.
The Netherlands’ diverse population, with over 200 nationalities, provides a wide range of casting options. Amsterdam, one of the most diverse cities globally, ensures that you’ll find the perfect cast for your project. With its blend of historic charm and modern facilities, The Netherlands offers an unparalleled filming experience. Whether you’re creating a period piece or a contemporary film, The Netherlands has the perfect setting to bring your story to life.
Some highlights of shooting in the Netherlands include:
- Highly Skilled Crews: Dutch film crews are highly experienced, fluent in English, and accustomed to handling major productions.
- Effortless Access: Schiphol Airport, a major international hub, is just 15 minutes from Amsterdam’s city center.
- Top-Notch Equipment: The Netherlands boasts a broad array of standard and specialized film equipment.
- Film Studios: A wide range of film studios provide diverse settings and facilities to meet all your production needs.
- Efficient Approach: Our approach and crew are renowned for their efficiency, which enable us to work faster with fewer people, maintaining high standards while enhancing productivity.
- Diverse Casting Options: Thanks to its multicultural population, finding the perfect international cast is a breeze.
- Central European Location: The Netherlands’ central position in Europe facilitates easy movement and logistics.
- EU Member Benefits: As an EU member, The Netherlands imposes no restrictions on the movement of personnel and goods within the union.
Climate
The Netherlands enjoys a moderate oceanic climate which generally features mild winters and cool summers. The coastal regions have more hours of sunshine than inland regions and a relatively small annual and diurnal temperature range. The warmest months fall between June and September with temperatures ranging from 15-24 °C. Mean winter temperatures are about 3°C.
Our Partners
Our first Partner is located in the center of Amsterdam and have an exceptional dedication to film production. They specialise in creating, servicing and producing commercials, feature films, documentaries and a wide array of branded video content. They have over 20 years of experience in the creative industry and worked with many International celebrities.
Our Partner produce high-end content, offering extensive technical possibilities and knowing exactly where to find the locations you need. They’ll bring your original ideas to life without worries or unexpected surprises.
Our Partners are award winning, having received a Golden Globe award, an Oscar nomination, multiple Cannes Lions awards, and many other domestic awards.
Our second Partner was founded in 1990 and is an award-winning creative film and photography production house with over 30 years of experience. They consist of an international network of directors, photographers and producers and is specialized in producing commercials, music videos, fashion films, short documentaries or any other form of media that demands high-quality production.
With their talented roster of directors and photographers, experienced production team, and a network of expert professionals in the field, our Partner’s production services bring together companies and talents from all over the world to offer not only a service, but a real partnership.
Tax Breaks & Incentives
More information can be found here:
https://www.filmfonds.nl/en/funding/fund/netherlands-film-production incentive
Recent Credits
PARTNER ONE –
Creative agencies: Dept, TBWA/NEBOKO, Steam, Havas Lemz, Roorda, 180, DDB Unlimited, DentsuAchtung,
Clients: adidas, Heineken, Tmobile, Coolbest, Philips, Esquire, Voque, Elle magazine, Bol.com, Remia, Dutch department of Defense, Dutch Railways, ESPN, Alarm.com, Rakish, Townhouse, Playground, Star Channel, RSA, Somesuch, Prettybird, Adam & Eve, Publicis Paris, Mama Team, Apple, Coca Cola, Diesel, Foot Locker, Ikea, MTV, T-Mobile, Adidas, New Balance, Asics, Scotch & Soda, Amstel Beer, G-Star, Levi’s, Wieden+Kennedy, Samsung, Bols Cocktails.
Directors: Jeroen Mol, Bram van Alphen, Rob Lücker, Jacobine van Hellemond, Daan Groot, Victor Vroegindeweij, Tomas Kaan, Tessa Louise Pope, Tomas Kamphuis, Krijn van Noordwijk, Diederick Koopal, Paul Postma
PARTNER TWO –
Creative Agencies: Dept, TBWA/NEBOKO, Steam, Havas Lemz, LePub/Publicis, Wieden + Kennedy, FCB, Alfred international, JWT- VML, 180, DDB Unlimited, Dentsu Creative, Superheroes.
Clients: Adidas, Heineken, Volkswagen, Mercedes Benz, ALDI, Bol.com, T-Mobile, ESPN, McDonald’s, KLM, T-Mobile, Ikea, Asics, Lois, Pandora, Holland Casino, Amstel Beer, Skoda, Dutch Department of Defense, Dutch Railways, Staatsloterij.
Directors: Bart Timmer, Martin Werner, Aaron van Valen, Bodhi le Belle, Boris Booij, Giomi, Floris Kingma, Lionel Goldstein, Max Barden, Jonathan Elbers, Jonathan Herman, Kay Lindhout, Marleen Jonkman, Philip de Iongh, Rogier van der Ploeg, Willem Gerritsen.
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