near/by film is founded by Manon Bovenkerk in 2018. She has a background in the visual arts and worked as a programmer and producer for artist initiatives, festivals, exhibition spaces and arthouse cinemas. As a creative producer she is actively involved with the conceptual and formal developments of the film projects. Her aim is to support filmmakers using forms of cinema that cross genres and formats, with the objective to develop modes of production that nurture the process of artistic filmmaking.

near/by film produces short, mid-length and feature films als well as installations and exhibitions. The focus is on creative documentary, artists' films and formally exceptional, author-driven fiction, bringing to light underexposed stories and experiences. We strive to connect filmmakers with funds, cinema spaces, festivals and exhibition platforms to build sustainable practices. near/by film provides an environment in which collaboration, shared responsibilities, taking risks and curiosity are fundamental.

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near/by film is a foundation and follows the Code Cutural Governance, the Fair Practice Code and the Code Diversity and Inclusion. The annual report over 2024 can be downloaded here.

members of the board:

Chair: Marc Schmidt

Treasurer: Danielle Meyboom

Secretary: Fleur Botman

Producer: Manon Bovenkerk

telephone: +31 6 18434917

email: hello@nearbyfilm.com

postal adress:

Stichting near/by film

Van Hogendorpstraat 15E

2515 NR Den Haag

Kamer van Koophandel 71298479