The International Film Festival The Hague (IFFH) is a celebration of independent cinema, providing a platform for emerging talent and underrepresented voices.

For the past seven years, international filmmakers and film enthusiasts have gathered in The Hague every autumn to honour diverse storytelling, foster visibility, and learn from one another. The IFFH is more than just a festival—it’s a creative hub where audiences can experience carefully curated independent films from across the globe, connect with like-minded individuals, and engage in meaningful discussions about their shared passion: CINEMA.

In addition to screenings, the festival offers workshops/masterclasses on compelling topics such as crafting a winning script, acting, cinematography, and practical strategies for producers to secure financial backing. These sessions and networking opportunities have led to several successful film projects. These collaborations among individual filmmakers have added to the festival’s glory and demonstrated its role as a catalyst for creativity and industry success.

We are proud to announce our strategic partnership with Alliance Francaise La Haye for the organization of the festival.

Event date 8-9-10 November 2024

Venue: Het Koorenhuis
Prinsegracht 27, 2512 EW Den Haag, Netherlands

Guest of Honour

Leonie Gerritsen

Leonie Gerritsen (she/her) has been working for the Hague PvdD faction since 2018 and has been a council member in The Hague since 2022. She has been committed to animals since she was a child and later in life she developed into an activist for animal rights, veganism, climate and the environment. She would like to continue to use that activism in her political work. Leonie has a background in theatre, education and cultural education. She also has a passion for live music and art.

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    2024 Award Winner

    PERIPETEIA
    Special Jury Award

    An ordinary day in the life of 9 years old Adem who helps support his family by collecting from the garbage papers and plastics to sell.

    MERVE GEZEN Director
    MERVE GEZEN Writer
    DEFNE GEZEN Producer
    ADEM ÇELIKTOP, CAFER VARLI, BARAN KARADELI, KAZIM ÇELIKTOP, FEHMİ AĞDÜK Key Cast

     

    The Bridges We Cross
    Best Film-LGBTQIA+

    The story follows Henry and Bertie, two elderly gentlemen who are going into town to go to a concert. Bertie has middle to late Alzheimer’s disease with Henry serving as his caretaker. As the couple walk through the town, they suddenly come across a bridge that evokes some unexpected memories.

    Iris van Dongen Director
    Iris van Dongen Writer
    Iris van Dongen Producer
    Annette Averhoff Producer
    Peter Land, D J Bailey, Will Antenbring, Dan Clotworthy, Linda-Jean Barry Key Cast

     

    Ice Cream
    Best Film-Narrative Short

    In the hustle of Sylvia’s demanding career, she grapples with isolation and strained relationships, particularly with her mother. Amidst a relocation, she encounters Fred, her neighbor, who invites her for dinner with his daughter, Lily, revealing the depth of parental love and the human need for connection.

    Stephan Brenninkmeijer Director
    Tanya Shpadi Writer
    Stephan Brenninkmeijer,Tanya Shpadi Producer
    Tanya Shpadi, Joep Sertons Key Cast

     

    SCRAP
    Special Jury Award

    SCRAP (Netherlands) is a tragicomedy shortfilm about the selfish and unself-conscious port employee Peter who is prevented from committing suicide by the AI (artificial intelligence) of his ex-wife’s car. When the car becomes more self-aware than Peter, Peter is forced to change…

    Jos van Meerveld Director
    Daniel de Rooij Writer
    Daniel de Rooij, Evelien ten Hoope Producer
    Daniel de Rooij, Elisa Beuger Key Cast

     

    Finalist films 2024

    Carry You
    Best Music Video Runner up

    A young couple faces a tough situation when one of the two becomes very ill

    Nick De Vries Director
    Nick De Vries, Reno Van Zante Writer
    Nick De Vries, Rick Post Producer
    Tyler Ramerion, Nadia Slingerland Key Cast
    Rick Post Cinematography
    Ruben Puben Art Director
    Bobbi Pechler First Assistant Director
    Reno Van Zanten Second Assistant Director
    Julia Nijenhuis Sound Department
    Milan Renkens First Assistant Camera

     

    Princess and the Pea
    Best Film Narrative- Mental Health

    Princess and the Pea is about the turbulent dynamic between teenager Lotta and her parents when she’s stuck at home with depression and anxiety. She can’t, she won’t, she wouldn’t dare. Also isolated at home are Marthe and Paul, scared to lose their daughter. In a house full of misunderstanding and hopelessness the family gets help from a psychologist in their search for recognition, connection, and hope.

    Sophie Elizabeth Dixon Director
    Sophie Elizabeth Dixon Writer
    Mette Steenbergen Producer
    Lara Ponce de León, Susanne Middelberg, Wijtze Zwolsman, Merle Tap, Annick Heidema, Selene Gil Rodriquez Key Cast
    Rein de Groot Director of Photography
    Femke Hemelaar Production Design
    Julie Chirtes Sound Design

     

    NADA DE TODO ESTO

    Whilst a mother drives with her daughter through the wealthy suburbs of her home city,
    eyeing the houses of the rich, she accidentally drives her car into a beautiful flower patch
    inside the front yard of a mansion, bogging their car down. The daughter tries to find a way out, before her mother’s visceral fascination with the house and its owner drives them both to a point of no return.

    Patricio Martínez Director
    Francisco Cantón Director
    Patricio Martínez Writer
    Francisco Cantón Writer
    Zico Judge Producer
    Agustina Costa Varsi Producer
    Malena Kremenchuzky Producer

     

    The invisible cords

    As cordas invisibeis Name of Band or Artist
    Marcos De la Fuente, Aida Saco Beiroa Author
    Noa Covelo Dancer
    Brais Revalderia Director
    Vanesa Álvarez Art Director
    Brais Revaldería Cinematography
    Thomas Cano Camera operator
    María Romero La Tintorería Wardrobe
    Thomas Cano Editor
    Ridge Murphee Assistant editor
    J. CNNR Mixing and mastering
    100 Sutton Studios Location

     

    2024 Official Selections

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