talent is everywhere

foundation

casting

productions

Buddy Film Foundation operates as a starting point for refugee filmmakers, film crew, actors and creatives. We organise workshops, network events and coach our new colleagues with the ultimate goal being; landing paid jobs. We guide these professional filmmakers from development to execution and funding of their own film projects. We strive to be the link between the newcomers in this domain and the national and international film and tv-industry.

who are we?

our beliefs

We believe that by helping our members slip directly into paid jobs in their domain of interest, is the best way to assimilate and have a meaningful journey into full integration. Work offers a person stability, income, social contacts, development and a certain social status. Especially when you find work in the field you actually want to work in; it gives an extra motivation, it creates positive energy and we get to hear and see the stories that only they can tell. It really is a win-win. Talent is everywhere.

buddy film numbers

23 complete film
productions

206 registered film professionals

15 different
nationalities

131 completed
castings

About us

buddy team

The Buddy Film Foundation was founded in 2017 by actress Dewi Reijs,

director Dennis Overeem and producer In-Soo Radstake.

Dewi Reijs

Founder, Actress, Director,

Dennis Overeem

Founder, Director, Writer,

Editor

Shiko Boxman

Business Director

Tisa de Jong

Project Executive &

Casting Director

Esther Thedinga

Accountant

Maria Bodrug

Visual Designer & Photographer

Jenica Van den Berg

Production Assistant

Ecaterina Bodrug

Back-office Manager

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Amani Al-Omaisi

Junior Marketeer

Mohamad Khattab

Financial Administration Expert

OPEN POSITIONS

No position available

the buddy team

Are you a professional of the film industry with a refugee background and would like to join our foundation?

By enrolling in our database, you'll always stay informed and receive email notifications when suitable job opportunities arise. We are looking for directors, producers, makeup artists, etc.
We frequently host screening nights, speed networking events, and other occasions that can assist you in expanding both your social and professional circle. Registration is completely free, and no contractual commitment is required.

projects

Buddy Career Boost

Buddy Career Boost is a project created in 2019 for refugee film professionals based in the Netherlands. The purpose of it was to guide them into starting or continuing their career through workshops, Dutch courses, and speed dates to build their network. As a result and careful consideration, we selected two participants who are film directors and produced two short films: Revenge and a Smile.

projects

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