Buiten is het Feest
Completed
Inspired by true stories.
The successful singer Sonne takes in her niece after the unexpected death of her sister. Then the biological father claims custody. In order to protect her niece, Sonne is forced to break the silence and reveal all the details of her personal family drama in court; a drama in which this man played a highly questionable role.
| English Title | Hidden in the Spotlight |
|---|---|
| Release | 2020 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | Dutch |
| Cast | Abbey Hoes, Georgina Verbaan, Eelco Smits, Pleun Nijhuis, Roosmarijn van der Hoek |
| Director | Jelle Nesna |
| Writers | Karen van Holst Pellekaan, Jelle Nesna |
| Creative producer | Jelle Nesna |
| Producer | Reinier Selen |
| Co-producers | Ciné Cri de Coeur, NTR |
| Sales agent | Studio Hamburg |
| Distributor | September Film |
| Composer | Perquisite |
| Cinematographer | Jan Moeskops |
| Casting Director | Marina Wijn |
| Production designer | Minka Mooren |
| Editor | Stanley Kolk |
Financiers
Netherlands Film Fund, Netherlands Film Production Incentive, Belgian Tax Shelter, CoBO Fund, September Film, NTR
Awards & Nominations
2020
Tokyo Short Film Festival
- Award for best Feature Film
winner
2020
WorldFest Houston
- Remi Award for Best Rising Star Female
winner
2020
WorldFest Houston
- Remi Special Jury Award for Best Dramatic Original Feature Film
winner
2021
WorldFest Houston
- Rising Star Award
nomination
Festivals
Netherlands Film Festival
International Film Festival India
Buenos Aires International Film Festival
Tokyo Short Film Festival
Sonoma International Film Festival
Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival
WorldFest Houston
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