
Directing
Sam de Jong (1986, Amsterdam) studied documentary directing at the Dutch Film Academy in Amsterdam, graduating with the short fiction film Magnesium. He has directed commercials and music videos for De Jeugd van Tegenwoordig and others. Sam de Jong is celebrated as one of the leading filmmaking talents to come out of the Netherlands in recent years. His highly anticipated first feature film, Prince (2015), was followed by the international feature Goldie (2019). Met mes was selected for the Tiger Award Competition 2022.

A talented gymnast makes a life-changing discovery as she prepares for an important tournament, which is her last chance to reach the top.

Nine year old Soufyane, son of a Moroccan father and Dutch mother, lives in an apartment with his mother and sister in a typical big city high-rise estate. His father, whom he never sees, invites him on a journey. A journey to the country of his ancestors Morocco. Soufyane is thrilled and prepares for the trip fastidiously, as it is also a kind of initiation. His friends insist that he should get a pair of Ray Ban sunglasses, but Soufyane would rather wear Marc Jacobs. But doesn't he want to be a soldier, they ask. He remains silent and doesn't let himself be swayed. Among the various blackmarket dealers in his neighbourhood he eventually finds someone who has the right glasses. Instead of 200 he only has to pay 30, and he's ready to go.

Nine year old Soufyane, son of a Moroccan father and Dutch mother, lives in an apartment with his mother and sister in a typical big city high-rise estate. His father, whom he never sees, invites him on a journey. A journey to the country of his ancestors Morocco. Soufyane is thrilled and prepares for the trip fastidiously, as it is also a kind of initiation. His friends insist that he should get a pair of Ray Ban sunglasses, but Soufyane would rather wear Marc Jacobs. But doesn't he want to be a soldier, they ask. He remains silent and doesn't let himself be swayed. Among the various blackmarket dealers in his neighbourhood he eventually finds someone who has the right glasses. Instead of 200 he only has to pay 30, and he's ready to go.

A troubled teenager attempts to conquer the girl he's in love with, who seems out of reach. He's lured into criminal activities and becomes alienated from family and friends.
Jeroen is an outsider, no doubt about it. With a slightly mutilated face, minimal social skills and a clapped-out moped that he can’t show off either, he is not getting anywhere. Nevertheless, his goal is clear. He is very keen to join the group of tough boys and girls in his unassuming rural village. Step by step, he adapts to their codes. This does not immediately bring him success. Then, he alters his moped and claims his own spot in the pecking order. But is he better off now?
Jeroen is an outsider, no doubt about it. With a slightly mutilated face, minimal social skills and a clapped-out moped that he can’t show off either, he is not getting anywhere. Nevertheless, his goal is clear. He is very keen to join the group of tough boys and girls in his unassuming rural village. Step by step, he adapts to their codes. This does not immediately bring him success. Then, he alters his moped and claims his own spot in the pecking order. But is he better off now?

When a successful TV personality is robbed of her new film camera, she exaggerates the story to get the most out of her insurance. However, when the young suspect unexpectedly gets arrested, this trivial lie ignites a chain reaction of unforeseen consequences that will know only losers in the end.

When a successful TV personality is robbed of her new film camera, she exaggerates the story to get the most out of her insurance. However, when the young suspect unexpectedly gets arrested, this trivial lie ignites a chain reaction of unforeseen consequences that will know only losers in the end.

Distraught by the suicide of her gay friend Matt, Alexa travels from Amsterdam to her dead friend’s small American town, hoping to uncover the reasons that led Matt to take his own life. She arrives with a backpack, her video camera and intentions to make a film about what it must be like to be gay in Bumblefuck, USA. At the end of her hot summer weeks in Bumblefuck, she’s made a new special friend, clashed with others, and ultimately discovered more about herself than she could ever have imagined.
This movie tells the story of two boys that are wandering in a post-apocalyptic world in which they have to search for the needs to stay alive in this violent world. By fate, they meet a gang of young organized people who have shelter and food but in order to be part of this gang they have to prove what they are worth by executing a child. Will they lack their moral and kill him or will they refuse the task and stay alone in this cold, violent world?

