For years FilmLAB has been a springboard for Asian talent in the Netherlands. CinemAsia wants to improve the representation of Asian(Dutch) by offering them a platform to showcase their films, arts and skills and to become a rolemodel for the next generation. With FilmLAB Dutch Filmtalent with an Asian (cultural) background get the opportunity to translate their story to the cinema screen, whether it's fiction or documentary. For talents FilmLAB is an accelerator, FilmLAB tries to help their makers to gain access to and through the film and media industry.
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33 Short films produced
CinemAsia FilmLAB has realised 33 short films since its foundation
112 Screenings
Cinemasia FilmLAB shorts have been screened on more than 112 occassions.
25 Festivals
CinemAsia FilmLAB films have been screened at 25 festivals worlwide.
12 Countries
Cinemasia FilmLAB films have been shown in more than twelve countries.
40 Alumni
More than 40 FilmLAB Alumni are currently active in the film and media industry