04.10.2026

Big congratulations to MYRTHE MOSTERMAN NSC, who won her second Gouden Kalf for Best Cinematography for her work on Truly naked (2026,dir. MuriÃŦl d'Ansembourg). First time in this years edition, two female DoP's were nominated! for best cinematography! Myrthe mentioned it in her speech: 'This is exceptional, hopefully it will be normal' NSC also wishes to congratulate all other cinematographers who participated in films that have been nominated or awarded with a Gouden Kalf 2026.

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08.09.2026

Theo Bierkens NSC wins best camera award at Der Deutsche Fernsehpreis 2026 for his work on 'Sturm kommt auf'. Jury rapport: Theo Bierkens captures the setting of the story in beautiful yet stark landscape imagery, which fits perfectly. Indeed, "Sturm kommt auf" is far removed from clichÃĐd, kitschy Heimatfilm conventions. At the forefront are the superbly portrayed characters, who bring the political dimension of the unsettling narrative closer to the audience.
Congratulations Theo Bierkens!

16.06.2026

REINIER VAN BRUMMELENÂ NSCÂ cinematographer | editor | visual effects
With the passing of Reinier, we lose a special colleague; his versatility and immense creativity were evident time and again in the beautiful productions to his name. His unique vision and dedication will be missed.
10.06.2026

It is not given to everyone to make films, even if they have attended the Filmacademie. DoP Sam du Pon does realise that. But he tells his career is getting along nicely. He loves talking about how âdoing things just a little bit differentlyâ keeps you creative and in everything he says, you can hear that he loves cinema.Â

02.12.2025

We are proud to announce IFFR and NSC have revealed celebrated French cinematographer Yorick Le Saux as the recipient of the 2026 Robby MÞller Award, which acknowledges the artistry of an exceptional image maker, given in collaboration with Andrea MÞller-Schirmer. At IFFR 2026, Le Sauxâs works Father Mother Sister Brother and The Wizard of the Kremlin will feature in the festivalâs Limelight strand.

Le Saux is best known for his frequent collaboration with Olivier Assayas (Carlos, Clouds of Sils Maria, and Personal Shopper) and François Ozon (Swimming Pool and 5Ã2). Le Saux has received several awards and nominations from the Golden Globes, the European Film Awards and international film festivals.
With this award he joins a number of celebrated cinematographers among the previous winners, including Lol Crawley (2025), Grimm Vandekerckhove (2024), HÃĐlÃĻne Louvart (2023), Sayombhu Mukdeeprom (2022), Kelly Reichardt (2021) and Diego GarcÃa (2020).
05.10.2025

Congratulations Frank Van Den Eeden NSC/SBC for winning the 'Gouden Kalf Award' for Best Cinematography - THE GARDEN OF EARTHLY DELIGHTS - Dutch FilmFestival 2025. NSC also congratulates all other cinematographers who were nominated and participated in films that have been awarded with a Gouden Kalf 2025.


28.09.2025

It really wasnât self-evident that she would become a filmmaker. That is what D.O.P. Claire Pijman says, end of June 2025 in her home in Amsterdamâs the De Pijp quarter. But she had to, it could not be any other way. Her eye for detail, the fact that she loves looking at people and wants to capture them as well in moving images â not photos â takes her far into Asia and close to home. As long as she can make films. With her new feature-length documentary, een vrouw als monique, Pijman might just have made one of the most truly interesting films of the year.Â

27.09.2025

This year's focus talk is CAMERA & PRODUCTION DESIGN. During this talk about visual language and inspiration, we'll be speaking with Rolf Dekens NSC (De Stamhouder, De Dirigent, Heirs of the Night) and Ben Zuydwijk (Wilde Mossels, J.Kessels, and Hardcore Never Dies). Moderated by Brigit Hillenius NSC.Â
27.09.2025
Due to other commitments, BEN ZUYDWIJK will be replaced by JAZZ KUIPERS,Â
Jazz Kuipers is art director of Suga: Ride or Die. Jazz was closely involved in the production from start to finish and is considered by both Ben and Rolf Dekens NSC to be the perfect person to discuss the creative process and the collaboration on camera and production design. The content of the talk is therefore as inspiring and insightful as ever.
26.09.2025

The photo exhibition "CAMERAVROUWEN IN BEELD" opens at the NFF.  Photographer Anneloes Pabbruwee was commissioned by NSC and Vrouwen in Beeld to create photo portraits of Dutch camerawomen. NSC and Vrouwen in Beeld aim to increase the visibility of female DoPs in the audiovisual sector and inspire other (young) women to choose this profession.
18.09.2025
EYE Filmmuseum has organised a screening of the feature-length Documentary A WOMAN LIKE MONIQUE followed by a Q&A with Claire Pijman NSC (direcor / DoP) and Monique van de Ven. The Q&A will be moderated by film journalist Dana Linssen (NRC).Â
12.09.2025

The second edition of CAMERAS & DRINKS 2025 - ROUTE 65 will be at a unique location in Amsterdam. Together with CAM-A-LOT and partners, the NSC is organizing an evening showcasing the latest 65mm cameras and lenses.Â
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
12.09.2025

Following the CAMERA & DRINKS event, CAMALUX is organizing the IBC Kick Off Party together with APUTURE
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
05.09.2025
In anticipation of the photo exhibition "Cameravrouwen in Beeld", NSC and ViB are launching an Instagram campaign highlighting a camerawoman each day. This way, we're increasing the visibility of female DoPs and showcasing the people behind the camera.

06.02.2025

In between careers. Yeah, that could well apply to DoP Joewi Verhoeven. He had come quite far in China when he decided to move to the United States. In 2024 he wins the John Bailey ASC Student Graduate Award, best cinematography for 'TAHA'

05.02.2025

As of now you can listen to conversations with DP's and members of the NSC in a Podcast. The Breakdown is created by Maarten Langelo, the first talk was with Martijn Broekhuizen NSC;Â #1Â The Breakdown: Martijn van Broekhuizen talks about Narcosis.
You can find all conversations at | ARTICLES |

04.12.2024
On December 4th 2024, Dr. Charles Poynton (IMAGO Technical Committee (ITC) associate member) hosted a day for industry experts about the topic of metamerism in London. Miga BÃĪr (NSC and ITC associate member), Christian Wieberg-Nielsen (FNF and ITC member) and Veronica Tiron (ADIT member) attended the day and collected their notes to share this debrief with all IMAGO members.
21.11.2024

Weâre proud to announce the recipient of our sixth annual Roby MÞller Award: British cinematographer Lol Crawley, most recently known for Brady Corbetâs epic post-war drama The Brutalist (2024). The award honours the behind-the-lens artistry of image makers who, in the spirit of the late Dutch cinematographer Robby MÞller, have created a striking visual language throughout their work. During IFFR 2025, Crawley will give an IFFR Talk on his work, accompanied by a screening of The Brutalist, which marks the Dutch premiere of the film.Â

The jury for this yearâs Robby MÞller Award noted: âLol Crawleyâs camera is dedicated to the story and characters in a way that is both humble and ardent. It forms a close, dynamic relationship with them. His sensual cinematography embraces the environment as unpredictable and fluid and aims to align with its flow rather than confine it to a predefined frame.â
13.10.2024

On Sunday, Oct. 13, the ASC Student Heritage Awards were announced and presented at the ASC Clubhouse in Hollywood, with three young cinematographers recognized for their outstanding camerawork. The Awards also celebrate the lasting memory of three legendary ASC members whose work has inspired many.
30.09.2024

A very big congratulations to Lennert Hillege NSC, who won his 4th Gouden Kalf for Best Cinematography for his work on Occupied City (dir. Steve McQueen). NSC also wishes to congratulate all other cinematographers who participated in films that have been awarded with a Gouden Kalf 2024.

27.09.2024

Leidsman in het camera vak, Jan van Meerten is 21 september op 89 jarige leeftijd overleden.
08.09.2024

Joewi Verhoeven NSC is nominated for the John Bailey Award 2024 by ASC!
The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) has announced the nominees in the 2024 Student Heritage Awards competition. The awards are one of several educational programs designed by the organization to support a new generation of talent in the early stages of their cinematography careers.
05.09.2024
 
In this years Prof Talk in the Professionals Programm from NFF, on September 22th at 20.00 - 22.00 hours, Brigit Hillenius NSC will lead the discussion, focusing on: How do camera work and angles, style and rhythm relate to this recurring collaboration? And where and how do you, as a filmmaker, give shape to this? During the conversation, there will be an opportunity to ask questions.
04.09.2024
Due to the cancellation of his flight, Ben Diaz will not be able to attend the workshop. We keep you informed about a possible other day for the workshop to be organised.

The NSC's technical committee, in collaboration with Controllux and Astera, is organising a LED & COLOUR WORKSHOP about the technical aspects behind LED lighting (slow motion, moving heads, etc.) with BEN DIAZ.
12.07.2024
His work is often flamboyant, while he himself is reserved. He speaks softly and carefully. He visualizes everything, long before even a second has been shot, and then, in the preparation, it all has to be condensed into words. And thatâs not always easy. In his opinion, itâs a curse and a blessing.

12.06.2024

Evelin van Rei NSC. Dutch-born, and well-known for her intuitive and distinctive approach to image creation; visceral, textured and tenebristic. Recipient of the AngÃĐnieux Special Encouragement Award at Cannes in 2022, based in London. Evelin tell us about shooting Passenger (2024)
28.05.2024

After the viewing DOP Joris Kerbosch NSC wil attend the Q&A, moderator: Joris Bulstra NSC. Director Steffen Haars might join us as well.
Tickets via NSC for members and for Cineville and others via Het Ketelhuis
11.03.2024

picture: REUTERS
Congratulations to HOYTE VAN HOYTEMA! He wins three most impressive cinematography prizes 2024 for OPPENHEIMER. The films wins seven Oscars, including Best Directing and Best Film for Christopher Nolan. Hoytema has been Nolan's go-to DP since 2014's Interstellar. For his work on Nolan's World War II action thriller, Dunkirk (2017), Hoytema received his first Oscar nomination for Best Cinematography. Oppenheimer marks their fourth collaboration to date, and the cinematographer says that tackling seemingly impossible challenges has become a regular starting point in his and Nolan's process.
You can listen to Hoyte's speech, also promoting to shoot on celluloid again.

04.03.2024

Photo by Josh Lefkowitz/Moloshok Photography, Inc.
The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) held its 38th annual awards Sunday March 3 with Hoyte van Hoytema, ASC, FSF, NSC earning the feature film award for Oppenheimer. This is Van Hoytemaâs first ASC Award. He was previously nominated for Dunkirk (2018) and Tinker Tailer Soldier Spy (2012).
19.02.2024

Oppenheimer wins seven BAFTAs: Best Film; Director for Christopher Nolan; Leading Actor for Cillian Murphy; Supporting Actor for Robert Downey Jr.; Editing for Jennifer Lame; Original Score for Ludwig GÃķransson and Hoytema wins for best Cinematography, British media present at the ceremony report. It is his first BAFTA for 52-year-old Van Hoytema.

14.02.2024

In the competition of the International Women Film Festival 2024 in New York , Claire Pijman has won the award for best cinematography for her work on the feature film ECHO THE NOW, dir.: Anet van den Elzen, prod.: SNG Film

23.01.2024

Hoyte van Hoytema is nominated for an OSCAR for his work as the director of photography for last year's Oppenheimer. It is the Dutch cinematographer's second nomination for an Academy Award. It was another Nolan film, Dunkirk, which led to Van Hoytema's first nomination six years ago. He lost out to Roger A. Deakins that year, who filmed Blade Runner 2049.

Van Hoytema's work will go up against El Conde - Edward Lachman, Killers of the Flower Moon - Rodrigo Prieto, Maestro - Matthew Libatique and Poor Things - Robbie Ryan.
22.01.2024

Lola Mooij graduated from the Dutch Film Academy in 2020. She was very young when she discovered her knack for photography. Being good with people and especially with kids, Lola was able to get very close to her subjects to capture their most natural and unguarded moments
12.01.2024

Saturday the 27th of Januari Grimm Vandekerckhove will receive his 2024 - Robby MÞller Award during a Ceremony at the IFFR in Rotterdam.
The ceremony starts at 15.30, following the Talk with Grimm Vandekerckhove, moderated by Guido van Gennep NSC.
NSC members can register at our office@... address or buy a ticket via IFFR.
10.01.2024
For NSC members only there will be a screening of Ghost Tropic in the Soho house in Amsterdam - 22 januari 2024

This film is shot by DOP GrimmVandekerckhove and part of the RMA jury's motivation for awarding him this prize.
You can register at our office@... address
12.12.2023
Weâre proud to announce the recipient of our fifth annual Robby MÞller Award: Belgian cinematographer Grimm Vandekerckhove, renowned for his delicate, humanist work with filmmaker Bas Devos, amongst others. The award pays homage to the craft of artists working behind the lens, in the spirit of the late, celebrated cinematographer Robby MÞller.

29.11.2023
Goert Giltay, director of photography with a huge track record, likes to leave things up to others when his style is concerned. Every film was a new search. Sometimes his work had to be zen and a few times he got angry. But friendship was the core of his work, with âhisâ heroes of cinema, the directors.
20.11.2023

In the official selection of the competition of the 27th edition of the Tallinn Black Nights Festival 2023 in Estland, Goert Giltay has won the award for best cinematography for his work on the film Natasja's Dance, director Jos Stelling.
Jury comment: "Visually stunning with a dream-like ambience, the film transports us to a surreal environment. Based on one of the contemporary folk tales, the cinematography doesnât just show us the beauty but immerses the viewer in a world of the characters."
31.10.2023

31.10.2023

30.10.2023

30.10.2023

An oppertunity to see the film on big screen again!
Register at office@ ..
30.10.2023

The beautiful film El Eco will be screened at IDFA follwing a Q&A with the director Tatiana Heuzo.
Register at office@..
01.10.2023

Congratulations Emo Weemhoff with the 'Gouden Kalf Award' for Best Camera - 'Sweet Dreams' - Dutch FilmFestival 2023

01.09.2023

In this years Prof Talk in the Professionals Programm from NFF, on September 23th at 19.00 - 21.00 hours, moderator Joris Bulstra will be talking with our guests Josje and Mark about genre films and to what extent they shape the visual language.
01.09.2023

Methods and Principals of Optical illusion. Ryan Avery - Vice President for Formatt KT America - will be conducting a workshop on cinema filters for cameras, specially for NSC members.
Join this event September 14th in the Film Academy Amsterdam. You need to register at our office@ address.
30.08.2023

All NSC members are invited to join our collegues from Belgium to watch this special private screening of REBEL. Wednesday September 6th at 20.30 hrs at the Cinema Avanture in Brussels. Register via doodle (info see our sept 1st NSC newsletter).
20.08.2023

So, youâve watched the film â now find out how it was made in BC's latest Long Read, free read available for this Sunday August 20th.
Britisch Cinematographer -Â Exclusive
Britisch Cinematographer - Exclusive
15.07.2023

Acclaimed cinematographer Ed Lachman ASC is a special guest to talk about his collaboration with Werner Herzog. Lachman worked with him on Stroszek (1977) and La SoufriÃĻre (1977), during which they climbed a volcano on the verge of eruption. Both films will also be screened.
10.07.2023

On Sunday, July 30th, at 20:15 hours, there will be an evening-filled broadcast of the show "Zomergasten" (Summer guests) - VPRO on NPO2, featuring special guest Hoyte van Hoytema. All of his favorite TV and movie moments will be shown and discussed. Moderator: Theo Maassen.
05.07.2023

Miga BÃĪr attended the Euro Cine Expo in Munich this year and has prepared a report detailing all the technical updates presented at the Expo, which you would like to know.
26.06.2023

Special screening on 70mm in Eye Filmmuseum Cinema 1 and afterwards the Q&A with dop Hoyte van Hoytema NSC ASC FSF
27 juli 2023 start film at 19.30 uur
the viewing is SOLD OUT
25.06.2023

You can still join us in the NSC CafÃĐ; 27 juni, 21.15 uur in Eye Cinema 3.
Register at our office@ address.
22.06.2023

An interview with Lennert Hillege NSC published in AFC - French Society of Cinematographers. Lennert speaks about the challenges of shooting "Occupied City", by Steve McQueen
By François Reumont
21.06.2023

June 14th, the HBO Camera Assessment Series 2023 was specialy screened for the NSC at the Filmacademy. Suny Behar joined us online for the Q&A afterwards.Â
21.06.2023

Angenieux' latest blog (21.06) is all about the story behind the lens choices Ties Versteegh NSC made for his film "Expedition Cupido' (in post production)
14.06.2023

DoP Mark van Aller NSC has won the prize for Best Cinematography at the prestigious New York Independent Film Festival.

08.06.2023

A conversation about making films that give you wings and also about working in an entirely associative way, which somehow ended up in a passionate plea to cherish filmmakers more.
By Gerlinda Heywegen
02.06.2023

An interview with Tibor Dingelstad NSC published in The British Cinematographer. Tibor shares how he crafted a visual language influenced by the street photography and naturalism for British-Dutch drama Silver Haze
By Helen Parkinson
20.03.2023

The ASC website recently published this article again in the American Cinematographer Magazine. The photos in the article are by Agnes Godard AFC.
01.03.2023

The NSC welcomes 6 new full members, and 31 associated members. A very warm welcome to all of them.
19.02.2023

1-day Workshop Virtual Production
'Very intrersting and joyfull workshop!'
More comments and pictures soon
29.01.2023

On the occasion of the 2023 IFFR and in collaboration with the NSC, HÃĐlÃĻne Louvart is awarded with the fourth Robby MÞller Award.
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26.01.2023

Belgische film âCloseâ van Lukas Dhont genomineerd voor Oscar, gedraaid door DoP Frank van den Eeden NSC SBC.
25.01.2023

Sunday 29 januari 2023 the French cinematographer HÃĐlÃĻne Louvart will receive the 4th annual Robby MÞller Award. The award honours an outstanding âimage makerâ in the spirit of Robby MÞller. The ceremony followed by the IFFR Talk is from
16.00 - 18.00 uur at De Doelen, Rotterdam.
19.01.2023

Thursday 19th Januari, the NSC ran a new informal event hosted by Camalot and Vocas in which the Arri Alexa 35 and the Sony Venice 2 were showcased to their members at Pont 13 - Amsterdam.
13.01.2023

A stunning film, a glorious homage to modern dance and one of its premier authors and the best justification of 3D technology to date.
11.01.2023
Met ingang van 10 januari 2023 is het COVID-19 protocol voor de AV-sector geactualiseerd; versie 10.0 In het protocol zijn wijzigingen ten opzichte van de vorige versie gemarkeerd met een oranje streep. Dit betreft onder meer de extra voorzorgsmaatregelen voor reizigers van en naar China en het advies om waar mogelijk CO2-meters te gebruiken om de luchtkwaliteit in verblijfsruimten te monitoren. 
08.01.2023

Fantastic. Piotr Kukla will often use that word in this interview when he is talking about something or someone. Full of love for the directors he has worked with for years, and where storyboarding is sacred. A conversation with Kukla round the corner from where he lives, in a cafÃĐ in The Hague in November 2022.
02.09.2022

Sander Snoep has been a well-known player in the Dutch documentary scene for years and would never have expected to still be so passionate about his profession.
25.02.2022

âWhen I saw Y tu mama tambien (Alfonso CuarÃģn, 2001) as a fifteen-year-old kid, I was so moved! It is still my most favorite film. But it isnât like I thought right then and there that I wanted to do something in film.â
05.02.2022
Variety.com writes about Robby MÞller Award 2022

âWhen he films empty space, it becomes clear that it was actually never empty.â
15.11.2021

A Gouden Kalf Award (Dutch film award) for her first feature film; that is what happened to DP Myrthe Mosterman in October 2020. She talks about her style and how she prefers to work. It seems inevitable to address âbeing a womanâ within this âmale professionâ.
01.06.2021
There were five films on the shortlist for discussion with DP Jean Counet. Two feature films and three documentaries. Although Counet studied Directing at St Lukas, Brussels, he prefers to be a cameraman. But the conversation via Zoom kicked off with his own work, due to the March 2020 lockdown.
23.04.2021
Martijn van Broekhuizen worked with director Rolf van Eijk on My foolish heart, the music filled neo-noir drama from 2018 about the mysterious death of legendary jazz player Chet Baker. At the moment he works on the second season of the series Gangs of London.
10.02.2021
Netherlands Society of Cinematographers initiates a series of interviews. NSC chair Richard van Oosterhout starts. He talks about his work, a Dutch New Deal, creativity on set and about breaking with what you already know.
17.11.2020
SIDIK AND THE PANTHER is a film about a man called Sidik, wandering around in the mountains of Kurdistan looking for a sign of the Persian leopard. An animal that once lived in Kurdistan but fled across borders because of wars and conflicts. Directed by Reber Dosky and shot by Roy van Egmond. Selected for IDFA 2019 and Camerimage 2020, mominated for an IMAGE award.
05.05.2020
SISTERS is a short dance film by director Daphne Lucker and cinematographer Casper van Oort. It screened and won prices at festivals all over the world. In November it screened in the student competition at Camerimage and won the IMAGO Student Award 2020.
27.04.2020
UNDER THE SKIN from director Emma Branderhorst and cinematographer Michel Rosendaal screened at the Berlinale earlier this year. We spoke with Michel about this poetically shot twenty-minute short film.Â
30.10.2019
The Robby MÞller Award honours an âimage makerâ who, in the spirit of the late Robby MÞller, has created an authentic, credible and emotionally striking visual language throughout their oeuvre. The first award goes to Diego GarcÃa and will be presented at the 49th International Film Festival Rotterdam.
04.10.2019
"Wil de Nederlandse filmcultuur overleven, dan zal de filmketen een filmketting moeten worden! Dan moet het einde van die keten (de filmexploitatie) aan het begin (de filmproductie) geklonken worden. Dan moeten de baten aan het einde de 'boost' voor een nieuw begin zijn."
24.08.2019
Doreen Boonekamp zwaait af na tien jaar als directeur van het Nederlands Fonds voor de Film. Waar staat de Nederlandse film na het afscheid van de machtigste Filmfonds-directeur van de afgelopen kwart eeuw?
01.07.2019
Uit een NSC-enquête die in mei 2018 onder de leden is gehouden, was de belangrijkste conclusie dat het de DP’s frustreert dat ze hun werk niet optimaal kunnen uitvoeren. Daarom dit manifest met suggesties om het werkproces te veranderen.
01.05.2019
The Netherlands Society of Cinematographers (NSC) conducted a survey among its members as a response to the Netherlands Film Production Incentive 2014-2017 evaluation. The aim was to find out whether the Film Fund's policy 'more money to less productions' and the Netherlands Film Production Incentive led to the intended changes in working conditions. The survey examines the relation between Film Fund, producers and creators.
23.11.2018
While cleaning up his archive film journalist Hans Beerekamp found several editions of the (small-scale published) Dutch film magazine Cineécri. In the third publication from 1965 he found a contribution by the late Robby Müller NSC, BVK (1940-2018). Just graduated from the Dutch Film Academy in 1964 he writes about the collaboration with directors. Given the still actual content we have translated the article for a wide audience.
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