The list of nominees for the Beste Groninger Film 2023 award is finally out. The award aims to shine a spotlight on the local film industry and give a platform for independent filmmakers and rising talents.
The festival includes 4 categories judged by a professional jury: Fiction, non-fiction, Commissioned Film, and OOG TV Talent award. In addition, audiences can have their say in the audience award, which can be voted for from March 1st until March 20th via Platform F.
Curious about the nominees? Here’s the list:
Fiction
- “Soep” by Christa Moesker
- “Kon minder” by Fleur Nonnekes
- “Oog om Oog” by Milton Broen
Non-fiction
- “Het leven is niet kort genoeg” by Joey Benistant
- “Van de Straat” by Van de Straat
- “Edo – Srebrenica ’95” by Rafaël van Leeuwen, Martine de Wolf, Julie Aberson, Stan van Dijk & Vera Lokhorst
Commissioned Film
- “Wat is Caliclub?” by Niels Brouwers
- “Remon waterontharders” by André Buurma
- “Black Briar – My Soul’s Demise” by Blksm Media
OOG TV Talent award
- “Walk like a Duck” by Kat Keienburg
- “I Like It Rough” by Natasja Schaafsma
- “Verdwaald” by Emerique Veenstra
The winners will be announced on March 23rd, in an award ceremony at the Forum. Tickets can be bought here.