Independent views, 

made to connect

near/by film produces short, mid-length and feature films with a focus on experimental documentary and fiction, essay film and artist films. We are interested in long-term collaborations with artists, filmmakers and organisations, but you can also contact us for advice and support on project development or help with applying for funding.

Our projects


This is who we are


The story behind near/by film

near/by film is founded by Manon Bovenkerk in 2018. She has a background in the visual arts and worked as a programmer and producer for artist initiatives, festivals, exhibition spaces and arthouse cinemas. Her aim is to support filmmakers using forms of cinema that cross genres and formats, with the objective to develop modes of production that nurture the process of artistic filmmaking. As a creative producer she is actively involved with the conceptual and formal developments of the film projects.


near/by film produces short, mid-length and feature films als well as film- and video-installations, with a focus on experimental documentary, essay and artist films. We strive to connect filmmakers with funds, cinema spaces, festivals and exhibition platforms to build sustainable practices. near/by film provides an environment in which collaboration, shared responsibilities, taking risks and curiosity are fundamental.We are interested in long-term collaborations with artists and filmmakers, but you can also contact us for advice and support on project development or help with applying for funding.


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near/by film is a foundation and follows the Code Cutural Governance, the Fair Practice Code and the Code Diversity and Inclusion. The annual report over 2022 can be downloaded here.


members of the board:

Chair: Ingrid van Tol

Treasurer: Danielle Meyboom

Secretary: Olaf Diels


Producer: Manon Bovenkerk

telephone: +31 6 18434917

email: hello@nearbyfilm.com


postal adress:

Stichting near/by film

Van Hogendorpstraat 15E

2515 NR Den Haag

Kamer van Koophandel 71298479