Talent is everywhere

buddy news
 Our latest production, Ik Ben Nieuw, premiered on November 1st at the Cinekid Festival.

Explore our collection of 5 short films and a music video featuring artist Jay Way. These stories follow four newcomer children and their friends as they navigate the challenges and joys of building a new life in a new country.
a powerful story about how war robs children of their innocence.
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Buddy Film Foundation operates as a starting point for refugee filmmakers, film crew, actors and creatives. We organise workshops, network events and coach our new colleagues with the ultimate goal being; landing paid jobs. We guide these professional filmmakers from development to execution and funding of their own film projects. We strive to be the link between the newcomers in this domain and the national and international film and tv-industry. 

who are we? 

our beliefs

We believe that by helping our members slip directly into paid jobs in their domain of interest, is the best way to assimilate and have a meaningful journey into full integration. Work offers a person stability, income, social contacts, development and a certain social status. Especially when you find work in the field you actually want to work in; it gives an extra motivation, it creates positive energy and we get to hear and see the stories that only they can tell. It really is a win-win. Talent is everywhere.

buddy film numbers

23

complete film
productions

206 

registered film professionals

15

different
nationalities

131

completed
castings

Are you a film industry professional with a refugee or migrant background, and interested in joining our foundation?

By enrolling in our database, you’ll stay informed and receive email notifications when relevant job opportunities arise. We work with directors, producers, makeup artists, and many other film professionals.
We also regularly host screening nights, speed-networking sessions, and other events designed to help you grow both your professional network and social circle.
Use this registration form to request an intake meeting, where we can explore whether we’re a good match.
Registration is completely free and comes with no contractual obligations.
We’d love to hear from you.
Questions? Reach out to us at info@buddyfilmfoundation.com

buddy team 

The Buddy Film Foundation was founded in 2017 by actress Dewi Reijs, director Dennis Overeem and producer In-Soo Radstake. 

Founder & CEO

Phoenix Baker

Head of Design

Mia Wardrobe

chief of support

Demi Steiner

VP & CTO

Lana Bricks

Developer Team Lead

Orlando Martel

Junior developer

Maria Wilkinson
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You can reach us on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00-18:00
Buddy Film Foundation
Tel: +31 (0) 103 077 271
Email address: info@buddyfilmfoundation.com
Buddy Office Rotterdam
Weena 70 3012 CM Rotterdam​
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