ROOTS Film Festival 2025 • Nederlands Filmhuis Denhaag

ROOTS

FILM FESTIVAL

2025

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ABOUT ROOTS FILM FESTIVAL

What is ROOTS?

On December 12 & 13, we will host the eighth edition of the ROOTS Film Festival: a gift from Filmhuis to The Hague and its residents. Everyone is welcome at this film event where filmmakers from The Hague take center stage, meet each other, and engage with the audience. It’s a unique opportunity for the audience to discover the talent of local filmmakers and experience the creativity thriving in their city.

The ROOTS Film Festival was initiated by Filmhuis Den Haag to provide a platform (and big screen) for filmmakers from The Hague. It also aims to foster connections among local filmmakers and contribute to a vibrant and positive film culture in the city.

The ROOTS Film Festival is supported by the Municipality of The Hague.

ROOTS FILM FESTIVAL 2025: What to expect?

Friday: INDUSTRY DAY

december 12

We kick things off on Friday 12 December with our Industry Day: an afternoon and evening full of conversations, workshops, and meetups focused on learning, exchanging ideas, and connecting with others in the field. After last year’s enthusiastic welcome, we’re excited to bring it back with new voices from filmmakers from the region and beyond. The full line-up will be revealed in due course.

FRIDAY NIGHT: OPENING NIGHT

december 12

We open the festival with a sparkling Festive Opening Night that sets the mood for the whole weekend. You’ll enjoy the very first screenings and hear the stories behind the films during engaging Q&A sessions with the makers. It’s the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow film lovers and meet the creative minds behind the scenes. We end the night on a high note with a lively celebration, making it a night to remember.

SATURDAY: FESTIVAL DAY

december 13

On Saturday 13 December, the festival opens up completely. Through films, talks, and encounters, the day offers a broad and lively view of what’s happening in filmmaking in The Hague and neighbouring cities (we are looking at you, Rotterdam). Whether you're into short films, music videos, or experimental work, or just curious to meet other makers, ROOTS is a chance to tap into the richness and creativity of the local scene.
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Voor je bezoek

Openingstijden

Van maandag t/m zondag is de kassa van 10.00 tot 22.00 uur open. Ons café is open van 10.00 tot 00.00 uur. Kom dus heerlijk ontbijten, een kop koffie drinken, lunchen of vegetarisch dineren. We kijken ernaar uit!

Kassa

Info over tickets, prijzen en kadobonnen vind je op de bezoekerspagina. Vragen? Je kunt een mailtje sturen naar tickets@filmhuisdenhaag.nl. De kassa is telefonisch (070-3656030) bereikbaar op maandag tot en met vrijdag tussen 10:30 en 12:30 uur.

Kom eten

Speciaal voor het Filmhuis hebben onze vrienden van Karsten & Kuiper een selectie van heerlijke gerechten samengesteld waarvan je in gezelschap - of alleen - kunt proeven! Verse, lekkere en verrassende smaken van kwaliteit voor een vriendelijke prijs, gezellig in ons filmcafé.