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'''Binger Filmlab''', formerly the '''Maurits Binger Film Institute''', is an [Amsterdam](/source/Amsterdam)-based international feature-film and documentary development centre where [screenwriters](/source/screenwriters), [directors](/source/Film_director), [producers](/source/Film_producer) and [script](/source/Screenplay) 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](/source/Arie_Biemondstraat) 111 in [Amsterdam](/source/Amsterdam).
Presently all activities are on hold.

==Notable filmmakers and producers==
*[Michaël R. Roskam](/source/Micha%C3%ABl_R._Roskam)
*[Nicolas Provost](/source/Nicolas_Provost)

==Notable projects==
Related to, or developed at Binger Filmlab:

* '''[Bends](/source/Bends_(film))''' by Flora Lau {{citation needed|date=June 2013}} (Hong Kong). Selected to compete in [Un Certain Regard](/source/Un_Certain_Regard) at the [2013 Cannes Film Festival](/source/2013_Cannes_Film_Festival).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.festival-cannes.fr/en/archives/ficheFilm/id/11404616/year/2013.html|title=BENDS}}</ref> Cinematography by [Christopher Doyle](/source/Christopher_Doyle)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/1217895/first-time-director-flora-laus-film-bends-compete-cannes|title = First-time director Flora Lau's film, Bends, to compete in Cannes| date=19 April 2013 }}</ref> and editing by Binger-alumnus [Alexis Dos Santos](/source/Alexis_Dos_Santos).{{citation needed|date=June 2013}}
* '''Salvo''' by Fabio Grassadonia & Antonio Piazza (Italy){{citation needed|date=June 2013}}. Opening film '''La Semaine de la Critique''' at the [2013 Cannes Film Festival](/source/2013_Cannes_Film_Festival), competing in its Feature Film section.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.semainedelacritique.com/EN/films/2013/2013_comp_Salvo.php |title=Semaine de la Critique du Festival de Cannes |access-date=2013-05-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130427061411/http://www.semainedelacritique.com/EN/films/2013/2013_comp_Salvo.php |archive-date=2013-04-27 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
*'''We Are What We Are''' by [Jim Mickle](/source/Jim_Mickle), produced by Rodrigo Bellott (Bolivia){{citation needed|date=June 2013}}. Screened at [Sundance Film Festival](/source/Sundance_Film_Festival) 2013, selected for the [Directors' Fortnight](/source/Directors'_Fortnight) programme of the [2013 Cannes Film Festival](/source/2013_Cannes_Film_Festival).<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://twitchfilm.com/2013/05/cannes-2013-preview-critics-week-and-directors-fortnight-sidebars.html |title=Cannes 2013 Preview: Critics' Week and Directors' Fortnight Sidebars &#124; Twitch |access-date=2013-05-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130613234658/http://twitchfilm.com/2013/05/cannes-2013-preview-critics-week-and-directors-fortnight-sidebars.html |archive-date=2013-06-13 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* '''A Fold in my Blanket''' by [Zaza Rusadze](/source/Zaza_Rusadze) (Georgia){{citation needed|date=June 2013}}. Opening Film, Panorama Program of [Berlin International Film Festival](/source/Berlin_International_Film_Festival), 2013.{{citation needed|date=June 2013}} The film will also screen at the 37th [Hong Kong International Film Festival](/source/Hong_Kong_International_Film_Festival) March 31, 2013.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hkiff.org.hk/eng/film/detail/7/37203-a-fold-in-my-blanket.html |title=A Fold in My Blanket - Film Details :: The 37th Hong Kong International Film Festival |website=www.hkiff.org.hk |access-date=22 May 2022 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130412220943/http://www.hkiff.org.hk/eng/film/detail/7/37203-a-fold-in-my-blanket.html |archive-date=12 April 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
* '''The Resurrection of a Bastard''' by Guido van Driel (Netherlands){{citation needed|date=June 2013}}. Opening Film [International Film Festival Rotterdam](/source/International_Film_Festival_Rotterdam), 2013,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.filmfestivalrotterdam.com/en/news-2013/official-opening-film-iffr-2013-the-resurrection-of-a-bastard/ |title=Official opening film IFFR 2013: The Resurrection of a Bastard - International Film Festival Rotterdam 2013 - IFFR |accessdate=2013-03-06 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130321011548/http://www.filmfestivalrotterdam.com/en/news-2013/official-opening-film-iffr-2013-the-resurrection-of-a-bastard |archivedate=2013-03-21 }}</ref> 2013.
* '''Devastated by Love''' by Ari Deedler (Netherlands){{citation needed|date=June 2013}}. World Premiere in the 'Bright Future' section of [International Film Festival Rotterdam](/source/International_Film_Festival_Rotterdam), 2013.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.rotterdamfestivals.nl/public/blog/iffr-2013-high-expectations-for-devastated-by-love/ |title=IFFR 2013 - High expectations for Devastated by Love - Rotterdam Festivals |access-date=2013-03-06 |archive-date=2014-11-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141104150225/http://www.rotterdamfestivals.nl/public/blog/iffr-2013-high-expectations-for-devastated-by-love/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* '''Shell''' by Scott Graham (United Kingdom){{citation needed|date=June 2013}} - 'Best Film' and winner of the [FIPRESCI](/source/FIPRESCI) Prize, [Torino Film Festival](/source/Torino_Film_Festival), 2012.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.screendaily.com/news/shell-wins-top-turin-prize/5049579.article|title = Shell wins top Turin prize}}</ref>
* '''[Bullhead (film)](/source/Bullhead_(film))''' by [Michaël R. Roskam](/source/Micha%C3%ABl_R._Roskam) (Belgium){{citation needed|date=June 2013}} - World Premiere [Berlin International Film Festival](/source/Berlin_International_Film_Festival), 2011.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.celluloid-dreams.com/ |title=Home |website=celluloid-dreams.com}}</ref> 'New Authors Audience Award' and the 'New Authors Critic's Prize for Best Actor' (Matthias Schoenaerts) [AFI Fest](/source/AFI_Fest).<ref>AFI_Fest_2011_AWARD_WINNERS_v2.pdf</ref> 'Best Film Award' at the [Ostend Film Festival](/source/Ostend_Film_Festival), nine [Magritte Award](/source/Magritte_Award) nominations and it went on to win 'Best Flemish Coproduction', 'Best Screenplay', 'Best Actor' and 'Best Editing.'.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://twitchfilm.com/2012/01/bullhead-bags-9-nominations-in-belgian-film-awards.html |title=BULLHEAD bags 9 Nominations at Belgian Film Awards &#124; Twitch |access-date=2013-03-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140302222841/http://twitchfilm.com/2012/01/bullhead-bags-9-nominations-in-belgian-film-awards.html |archive-date=2014-03-02 |url-status=dead }}</ref> '''[Oscar](/source/Academy_Award)''' Nomination 'Best Foreign Language Film' at the [84th Academy Awards](/source/84th_Academy_Awards), 2012.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-17041056|title=Bullhead: Oscar contender rooted in real Belgian murder|work=BBC News|date=21 February 2012}}</ref> 'Best Debut' [Montreal World Film Festival](/source/Montreal_World_Film_Festival).
* '''Maori Boy Genius''' by Pietra Brettkelly (New Zealand){{citation needed|date=June 2013}} - World Premiere [Berlin International Film Festival](/source/Berlin_International_Film_Festival), 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nzembassy.com/germany/news/new-zealand-at-the-berlinale-2012 |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2013-03-06 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130228012002/http://www.nzembassy.com/germany/news/new-zealand-at-the-berlinale-2012 |archivedate=2013-02-28 }}</ref> 'Best Documentary' [New Zealand Film Awards](/source/New_Zealand_Film_Awards), 2012.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=10851924|title=Moas award haul speaks volumes for the Orator}}</ref> Selected [Sydney Film Festival](/source/Sydney_Film_Festival), 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sff.org.au/public/films/program/2012-sydney-film-festival-videos/2012-sff-podcast-maori-boy-genius/ |title=Sydney Film Festival - 2012 SFF: Podcast: Maori Boy Genius |accessdate=2013-03-06 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130410232352/http://sff.org.au/public/films/program/2012-sydney-film-festival-videos/2012-sff-podcast-maori-boy-genius/ |archivedate=2013-04-10 }}</ref>
* '''[Allez, Eddy](/source/Allez%2C_Eddy)!''' by Gert Embrechts (Belgium){{citation needed|date=June 2013}} - 'Best Film' 'Best Child Actor,' [SCHLINGEL International Film Festival](/source/SCHLINGEL_International_Film_Festival), 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.flandersimage.com/news/detail/best-film-and-best-actor-for-allez-eddy |title=Best Film and Best Actor for Allez, Eddy! - News - Flanders Image |access-date=2013-03-06 |archive-date=2012-10-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121028081206/http://www.flandersimage.com/news/detail/best-film-and-best-actor-for-allez-eddy |url-status=dead }}</ref> 'Audience Favourite' [Palm Springs International Film Festival](/source/Palm_Springs_International_Film_Festival), 2013.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.flandersimage.com/news/allez-eddy |title=News - Flanders Image |access-date=2013-03-06 |archive-date=2014-12-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141204233045/http://www.flandersimage.com/news/allez-eddy |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* '''Milo''' by Roel Boorsma and Berend Boorsma (Netherlands){{citation needed|date=June 2013}} - 'CGS Award for creativity and originality' [Giffoni Film Festival](/source/Giffoni_Film_Festival),<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.filmkrant.nl/TS_november_2012/8346 |title=De Filmkrant :: Berend & Roel Boorsma over Milo |access-date=2013-03-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130624152803/http://www.filmkrant.nl/TS_november_2012/8346 |archive-date=2013-06-24 |url-status=dead }}</ref> 2012. 'Moviesquad Cinekid Award', [Cinekid Festival](/source/Cinekid_Festival), 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fuworks.nl/news.php?id%3D297%26lang%3DEN |title=MILO winner of MovieSquad Cinekid award - Fu Works |accessdate=2013-03-06 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141206085317/http://www.fuworks.nl/news.php?id=297&lang=EN |archivedate=2014-12-06 }}</ref>
* '''The Bastard Sings the Sweetest Song''' by [Christy Garland](/source/Christy_Garland) (Canada){{citation needed|date=June 2013}} - World Premiere [Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival](/source/Hot_Docs_Canadian_International_Documentary_Festival), 2012.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hotdocs.ca/film/title/bastard_sings_the_sweetest_song |title=Hot Docs &#124; Film : Title : Bastard Sings the Sweetest Song |accessdate=2013-03-06 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120701044413/http://www.hotdocs.ca/film/title/bastard_sings_the_sweetest_song |archivedate=2012-07-01 }}</ref> 'Best Caribbean Film by an International Filmmaker' [Trinidad and Tobago Film Festival](/source/Trinidad_and_Tobago_Film_Festival),<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ttfilmfestival.com/2012/09/ttff12-winners/|title = And the TTFF/12 Winners are…|date = 3 October 2021}}</ref> 2012.
* '''Leones''' by Jazmín López (Argentina){{citation needed|date=June 2013}} - World Premiere [Venice Film Festival](/source/Venice_Film_Festival),<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.mantarraya.com/en/news/180-lions-will-be-presented-at-the-venice-film-festival.html |title=180 lions will be presented at the Venice film festival |access-date=2013-03-06 |archive-date=2012-11-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121115075133/http://mantarraya.com/en/news/180-lions-will-be-presented-at-the-venice-film-festival.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> 2012. Won Special Jury Prize at [Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema](/source/Buenos_Aires_International_Festival_of_Independent_Cinema).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://festivales.buenosaires.gob.ar/bafici/home13/web/en/press/news_full/v/id/223.html |title=BAFICI 2013 - News - FESTIVAL WINNERS |website=festivales.buenosaires.gob.ar |access-date=22 May 2022 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130627212634/http://festivales.buenosaires.gob.ar/bafici/home13/web/en/press/news_full/v/id/223.html |archive-date=27 June 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Selected at [International Film Festival Rotterdam](/source/International_Film_Festival_Rotterdam),<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.filmfestivalrotterdam.com/professionals/films/leones/|title = Homepagina &#124; IFFR}}</ref> 2013.
* '''[The Invader (2011 film)](/source/The_Invader_(2011_film))''' by [Nicolas Provost](/source/Nicolas_Provost) (Belgium). {{citation needed|date=June 2013}}'Best New Director' [Seattle International Film Festival](/source/Seattle_International_Film_Festival) 2011, 'Best Director' [Geneva Film Festival](/source/Geneva_Film_Festival).{{citation needed|date=June 2013}} World Premiere [Venice Film Festival](/source/Venice_Film_Festival),<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.labiennale.org/en/cinema/archive/68th-festival/lineup/off-sel/orizzonti/invader.html|title = Biennale Cinema 2021 &#124; Homepage 2021|date = 23 November 2020}}</ref> 2012. Selected [Toronto International Film Festival](/source/Toronto_International_Film_Festival), 2011,  [Ostend Film Festival](/source/Ostend_Film_Festival) 2011, with 8 nominations,<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.obrother.be/en/news/8-nominations-invader-nicolas-provost-oostende-film-festival |title=8 nominations for THE INVADER by Nicolas Provost at the Oostende Film Festival &#124; O'Brother film distribution |access-date=2013-03-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130513162414/http://www.obrother.be/en/news/8-nominations-invader-nicolas-provost-oostende-film-festival |archive-date=2013-05-13 |url-status=dead }}</ref> [San Sebastian Film Festival](/source/San_Sebastian_Film_Festival) 2011, [Festival do Rio](/source/Festival_do_Rio) 2011, Nouveau Cinéma 2011, [Ghent International Film Festival](/source/Ghent_International_Film_Festival) 2011, [Geneva Film Festival](/source/Geneva_Film_Festival) 2011, [American Film Institute](/source/American_Film_Institute) Festival 2011, [Palm Springs International Film Festival](/source/Palm_Springs_International_Film_Festival) 2012, [Rotterdam International Film Festival](/source/Rotterdam_International_Film_Festival) 2011, [Edinburgh Film Festival](/source/Edinburgh_Film_Festival) 2012, [Atlanta Film Festival](/source/Atlanta_Film_Festival) 2012.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.filmfestivalrotterdam.com/professionals/persons/nicolas-provost/|title=Homepagina &#124; IFFR}}</ref>
* '''Best Intentions''' by [Adrian Sitaru](/source/Adrian_Sitaru) (Romania){{citation needed|date=June 2013}}. 'Best Director'<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indiewire.com/article/locarno_fest_fetes_back_to_stay_best_intentions_in_weekend_awards|title = Locarno Fest Fetes "Back to Stay" & "Best Intentions" in Weekend Awards|date = 15 August 2011}}</ref> [Locarno International Film Festival](/source/Locarno_International_Film_Festival) 2011.  CICAE Art Cinema Award, 2011 at [Kaunas International Film Festival](/source/Kaunas_International_Film_Festival), 2012.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/vilnius-international-film-festival-winners-306383|title = 'Courage' Wins Top Prize at Vilnius International Film Festival|website = [The Hollywood Reporter](/source/The_Hollywood_Reporter)|date = 30 March 2012}}</ref>
* '''Rey''' by Niles Attalah (Chile) and Lucie Kalmar (France). Development Award Torino Filmlab, 2011. Production Award Torino Filmlab, 2012 of €70,000.{{citation needed|date=June 2013}} Selected [Cinéfondation](/source/Cin%C3%A9fondation) programme of the [2013 Cannes Film Festival](/source/2013_Cannes_Film_Festival).<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.festival-cannes.fr/en/readArticlePressRelease/59616.html |title=L'Atelier 2013 - Festival de Cannes 2014 (International Film Festival) |access-date=2013-03-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140917190057/http://www.festival-cannes.fr/en/readArticlePressRelease/59616.html |archive-date=2014-09-17 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* '''Agua Fria de Mar/Cold Water by the Sea''' by Paz Fabrega (Costa Rica). Winner of the [VPRO](/source/VPRO) Tiger Competition [International Film Festival Rotterdam](/source/International_Film_Festival_Rotterdam),  2010.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.filmfestivalrotterdam.com/en/iffr-2010/programme-sections/vpro-tiger-awards-competition/ |title=VPRO Tiger Awards Competition - International Film Festival Rotterdam 2010 - IFFR |accessdate=2013-03-08 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100901164520/http://www.filmfestivalrotterdam.com/en/iffr-2010/programme-sections/vpro-tiger-awards-competition |archivedate=2010-09-01 }}</ref> 'Best Film' 'Lima Latin American Film Festival', 2010.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1156527/awards?ref_=tt_awd|title = Agua fria de mar - IMDb|website = [IMDb](/source/IMDb)}}</ref> Finalist of the prestigious Sundance / NHK International Filmmakers Award,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nhk.or.jp/sun-asia/whatsnew/archives_e.html|title=AFF + Sundance Institute/NHK Award}}</ref> 2008. Awarded a Production Award to the value of €120,000 by Torino Filmlab.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.festival-cannes.com/pt/theResidence/sessions/19.html |title=Festival de Cannes - de 13 a 24 Maio de 2015 |accessdate=2013-03-08 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304202651/http://www.festival-cannes.com/pt/theResidence/sessions/19.html |archivedate=2016-03-04 }}</ref> The film was also awarded the [Arte](/source/Arte) Award at the Buenos Aires Lab.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.festival-cannes.com/es/theResidence/sessions/19.html |title=Festival de Cannes - del 15 al 26 de mayo de 2013 |website=www.festival-cannes.com |access-date=22 May 2022 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130409163413/http://www.festival-cannes.com/es/theResidence/sessions/19.html |archive-date=9 April 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
* '''A Song of Good''' by Gregory King (Germany).{{citation needed|date=June 2013}} 'Best Film' [New Zealand Film Awards](/source/New_Zealand_Film_Awards) 2008.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1179791/awards?ref_=tt_awd|title = A Song of Good - IMDb|website = [IMDb](/source/IMDb)}}</ref> World Premiere [International Film Festival Rotterdam](/source/International_Film_Festival_Rotterdam), 2008. A total of 8 festival selections.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.asongofgood.com/ |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2013-03-08 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130520124233/http://asongofgood.com/ |archivedate=2013-05-20 }}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070627215547/http://www.binger.nl/ Binger Filmlab]

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