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07/11/08
Cinema Delicatessen to distribute "Nu." in Benelux
We are excited to announce that we have signed and agreement with Dutch distribution company Cinema Delicatessen
for the DVD, TV and Internet distribution of the 80 minute feature "Nu." within the Benelux. Official DVD release
of "Nu." is expected to take place early 2009. |
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06/08/08
"Nu." on the big, big screen
Our feature film "Nu." will be screened at the Amsterdam Open Air Festival "Pluk de Nacht" on August 20,
2008 at the Timorplein / Studio K. Prior to the screening, Jan-Willem van Ewijk will participate in a
panel discussion on Self-Taught Filmmaking hosted by the NFTVM, the Dutch Association of Film and
Television Makers.
"Pluk de Nacht" will screen a number of award winning feature films that
have not yet been distributed in the Netherlands. For more information, see
http://www.plukdenacht.nl. |
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13/09/07
Variety review praises "Nu."
Dennis Harvey wrote a great review of "Nu." in Variety, after watching our movie at the Montreal
World Film Festival. Variety is the leading trade magazine in the movie business. Check out the
review by clicking here. |
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11/07/07
"Nu." selected for competition in Montreal
Our feature "Nu." was selected for the First Film World Competition at the Montreal World Film Festival
which will take place from August 23rd till September 3rd, 2007. This competition
will give the opportunity to authors of selected first feature films to be recognized. A jury will
award the Golden Zenith, Silver Zenith and Bronze Zenith to the winners of this section. |
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01/06/07
Seattle International Film Fest selects "Nu."
Our first feature film "Nu." will have its North American premiere on June 15 at the Seattle
International Film Festival where it was selected as part of the World Cinema program. SIFF is
the largest film festival in the US, with over 400 films showing over a period of more than
three weeks. |
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19/03/07
"Nu." wins top prize at European Independent Film festival
Yesterday our feature film "Nu." was awarded the Grand Prix du Jury at the European Independent Film
Festival in Paris, also known as the ECU Film Festival. The jury praised the film's direction,
cinematography and strong performances. "Nu." was in competition with 21 other feature films from around
the world. |
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27/09/06
Nu wins its first award!
Nu was awarded a Special Mention in the Dutch film festival's debutant competition, taking second
place behind winner "Doodeind", a horror movie shot on 35mm film. This year's competition was
particularly fierce with 24 films competing for the Great Prize of the City of Utrecht, which is
awarded to the year's top debutants. The jury consisted of movie director Robert Jan Westdijk
(Little Sister, Phileine Says Sorry), producer Hanneke Niens (Twin Sisters, Cloaca, Godforsaken)
and documentary producer Annelotte Verhaagen. |
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13/08/06
Nu to be shown at the Dutch Filmfestival
Propellor Film's first feature production Nu is to be shown at the Dutch
Filmfestival in Utrecht in September 2006. Herman de Wit, the festival's
head of programming, praised the film's "beautiful and serious story". |
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13/01/06
Propellor Film gets "Professional Help" for Nu
Editor Herman Koerts and sound designer Peter Flamman have offered to help
us with re-editing and mixing "Nu", preparing it for festival and DVD
release. Koerts and Flamman, who have worked on a large number of succesful
movies, including the Oscar nominated "Twin Sisters", will also help with
recording and editing a voice over of French actress Brigitte Baladie that
will be added to the movie. |
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01/03/05
Test Screening Nu Completed
Last week Propellor Film completed the last in a series of succesful test screenings of
it's feature film Nu. Director Jan-Willem van Ewijk is currently working with Steven
Spanjersberg and Jord van der Zwaag to complete the film's musical score and sound mix.
The grand opening of Nu. is scheduled for autumn 2005. |
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22/09/04
Hard disc crash delays Nu post-production
Post-production of Nu has been delayed due to an unrecoverable failure of our hard disc system in June.
As a result, Propellor Film estimates the final cut of Nu should now be available late 2004. |
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01/03/04
Cabriolet is now Nu
Propellor Film is pleased to announce the new name of the feature film that was previously produced
as Cabriolet. The film will be released as Nu, the Dutch word for Now. Producer / Director Jan-Willem
van Ewijk believes this name more accurately reflects the essence of the film. |
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06/10/03
Interview Dutch Newspaper ‘Het Parool’
Jos Bloemkolk of the Dutch newspaper ‘Het Parool’ has interviewed Jan-Willem van
Ewijk for the newspapers' Arts section. The interview was published on October 3rd and covered
the production of Cabriolet, the Dutch Film Festival and the state of the Dutch film industry in
general. |
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12/06/03
Production of Cabriolet Proceeds on Schedule
Production of the 90 minute feature film Cabriolet is steaming ahead on schedule. The production team
have now completed 16 days of rehearsals and 20 days of production, including 9 days of production in
London. They have covered a dazzling 23 locations. Another 27 days of production are still scheduled
for June and July 2003; 15 days in the Netherlands and 12 days in the Belgian Ardennes. Production
will run until the 27th of July. Propellor Film have reserved 7 days in August for potential reshoots,
of which only one day has currently been scheduled. |
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06/02/03
Matthijs Bourdrez and Ilona Minchom join Cabriolet cast
Dutch actor Matthijs Bourdrez will take on the leading roll of architect Jaap in Jan-Willem van
Ewijk's first feature film 'Cabriolet'. Matthijs has over 12 years of acting experience and starred
in over 15 amateur theatre productions. Apart from acting, he works as a freelance architect and has
a Master's degree in architecture from Delft University.
British / Spanish actress Ilona Minchom will take on the role of Rose, Jaap's girlfriend. Ilona
studied at the Maastricht drama school and performed in several theatre productions and short films.
Cabriolet is a film about friendship, cars, greed and the profound effect of loss on two people who
are not used to losing. Production for 'Cabriolet' will start in May 2003. |
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13/01/03
Propellor Film to produce 90 minute feature 'Cabriolet'
Propellor Film will produce 'Cabriolet' a 90 minute feature film about cars, friendship, greed
and the profound effect of loss on two people who are not used to losing. Jaap, a young architect,
and Jean Paul, a successful businessman, enjoy affluent, cosmopolitan lifestyles. But when Jaap's
beautiful girlfriend Rose has a severe car accident abroad, their fragile reality is shattered. Both
men take off on a road trip to visit Rose, a journey that will change their lives.
Cabriolet is written and directed by Jan-Willem van Ewijk. The film will be recorded in the UK, the
Netherlands, Belgium and France. Production is scheduled to start in May 2003.
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