Meet the eight animation directors selected for FilmForward’s Vrijplaats: Animation residency. Curated by film journalist Dana Linssen and animation director Anna Eijsbouts, this talent development programme offers professionals the essential time, budget, and space to conduct in-depth research into their practice.

In this session, the participants reveal the projects and research questions they have explored over the past seven months. Join us for a deep dive into the work of Dario van Vree, Juliana Erazo, Mackenzie Fincham, Marlyn Spaaij, Phillip Ullman, Pip Williamson and Şirin Bahar Demirel.
Moderator: Anna Eijsbout

Vrijplaats: Animation is developed in collaboration with Kaboom Animation Festival and FilmForward and is supported by Vevam Fonds.

This program screened as part of Kaboom Animation Festival 2026