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Multi-talent Alex van Warmerdam also has an anniversary to celebrate: with 'Nr. 10', the industrious Dutchman has released his tenth film.
'Rien à foutre' as winner.
As the apotheosis of the festival, two award shows are organised annually: the Jamies – the Flemish online video awards – and the Ensors – the Flemish film and television awards.
Here you can find the latest updates on Ostend Film Festival and the latest film and television news.
During the festival, talented makers can follow extensive courses in our industry section.
Check here the rules of The Sabam Pitch for Professionals of the Ostend Film Festival.
For film directors and screenwriters - an intensive five-day short film development writing workshop.
Every year FFO brings together (inter)national film professionals in Ostend during various film screenings and industry events.
Finally, Ostend is getting ready for the first winter edition of the Ostend Film Festival. The first titles for the 14th edition of FFO once again promise a varied programme where audience and film professionals can meet each other again.
'Saint Laurent' as winner.
'In Bloom' as winner.
Every year the Ostend Film Festival appoints a Flemish film professional who contributes to the success of the Flemish audiovisual sector as Master, the curator of the festival.
Linda Crivits (FILM), Chantal Moens (Humbug, PR UFK), Erik Stockman (HUMO) and Marc Bussens (Enola, Humbug, Snapshots, FILM and president of UFK) chose Drive My Car to be the winner of the LOOK! competition, Nr.10 of the COOP! competition and Luzzu of the SOON! competition.
'Lazzaro Felice' as winner.
Cross-border Networking is a new initiative through which we expand the network with the creators of TV series and animations between Flemish-Dutch network.
Visually strong stories, that's what the LOOK!-competition is all about.
Visually strong stories, that's what the LOOK!-competition is all about.
Visually strong stories, that's what the LOOK!-competition is all about.
Visually strong stories, that's what the LOOK!-competition is all about.
Ostend has a wide range of hotels and great places to eat. Because there is too much Ostend for one day, we like to inspire you with the best places.
Presented by BNP Paribas Fortis.
For screenwriters - an 11-month development program for screenwriters working on their first or second feature film.
Relive the unforgettable seventeenth edition of Film Festival Ostend with the aftermovie.
Enjoy with us the unforgettable sixteenth edition of Film Festival Ostend with the aftermovie.
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'Le Redoutable' as winner.
Use the following form to register for the Cinemasterclass during the Ostend Film Festival 2025.
'The invisible life of Eurídice Gusmão' as winner.
At the upcoming edition, on Saturday 29 January, Ensors will be awarded for Best Performance in a Leading Role and Best Performance in a Supporting Role for both films and television series. In this way, the Ensors follow the example of the Golden Calves and the Berlin Film Festival. Five acting performances (M/V/X) will be nominated for each of these awards. New this year is that remakes are now also eligible for nomination. In addition, the Ensors for 'Debut of the Year' and 'International Breakthrough of the Year' will be given a modified interpretation.
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