I'm Not a Robot Wins the 2025 Academy Award!
We are beyond thrilled to announce that I’m Not a Robot, directed by Victoria Warmerdam, has officially won the 2025 Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film! This groundbreaking achievement marks a historic moment for Dutch cinema, as I’m Not a Robot becomes…
Read moreI'm Not a Robot' lead up to the 2025 Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film
In the lead-up to the 2025 Academy Awards, I’m Not a Robot, our short film directed by Victoria Warmerdam, captivated audiences with its unique narrative and critical acclaim. The film follows Lara, portrayed by Ellen Parren, who finds herself trapped in…
Read moreI’M NOT A ROBOT Lands on the 97th Oscars® Shortlist for Best Live Action Short Film
We are thrilled to announce that I’m Not a Robot, the critically acclaimed short film by writer-director Victoria Warmerdam, has been shortlisted for the 97th Academy Awards® in the Best Live Action Short Film category! Out of 180 qualified films,…
Read moreInterview with Writer and Director Victoria Warmerdam
How Victoria Warmerdam tackles bodily-autonomy through comedy Recently landed on the Oscars Shortlist, director Victoria Warmerdam‘s darkly comedy short, I’m Not a Robot, draws inspiration from CAPTCHA technology, vintage sci-fi aesthetics and psychological thrillers to address feminist themes of identity and…
Read moreInterview with the Production Designer Romke Faber of 'When F***ing Spring is in the Air'
How did you create the visual world of ‘When F***ing Spring is in the Air‘ to enhance the themes of abandonment and identity? The concept of “Euro-orphans” deeply resonated with me, especially since I had a two-year-old son at the…
Read moreHeleen Suèr on Crafting ’When F***ing Spring is in the air’: From Euro-Orphans to Emotional Empowerment
What attracted you to the story of “F***ing Spring” and what inspired you to co-write this project? Danyael mentioned a TV report he saw about Euro-orphans during a visit to his grandmother in Poland. The story of children growing up…
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