About 12 years at the
Netherlands Film Fund:
'I was right in the center, read everything, and could think along with everything. That was fantastic! You knew exactly what new ideas were being sent to the Fund by new creators at any given moment, giving you a wonderful overview of the stories that were alive. In all those years, I have learned well to see where the potential of a creator and a project lies.'
Dorien van de Pas
My love for film and theatre began during my studies in Film and Performing Arts at the University of Nijmegen, under the inspiring guidance of film director, theorist, and writer Eric de Kuyper. Since then, I have had a mission: to enthuse people for beautiful audiovisual productions and to assist creators in developing and producing quality films.
Due to my extensive experience at the Netherlands Film Fund, Eurimages, and the Dutch Media Fund, where I reviewed hundreds of projects from national and international creators across various genres and formats, I have developed the ability to recognize quality. In addition to my content knowledge, I also have experience in leadership, policy development, and project management, enabling me to provide expert advice and guidance.
I was the first female board member of the Association of Dutch Film Theaters (1991 - 1993). Furthermore, as vice-chair of Eye Filmmuseum, I was closely involved in the search for a new location, which was in the end realized on the border of the IJ (Amsterdam-Noord). As (the first female) president of the Promotion Group of Eurimages (2013-2020), I actively contributed to promoting Eurimages' policy and served as jury president for Co-production Awards and Lab Awards at numerous international film festivals. I am also a member of the European Film Academy.
My extensive professional experience within the audiovisual sector in exhibition, distribution, and with funds, both in subsidized and commercial environments, enables me to provide you with expert advice and guidance.
Dial M creative consultancy
I operate within my company, Dial M creative consultancy, which on the one hand refers to Alfred Hitchcock and on the other refers to the wise woman M (played by Judi Dench) in the James Bond films. However, my love for film extends far beyond Hollywood. Films from all over the world, from renowned masters to emerging talent, feature-length to short films, documentaries, animation, experimental, or immersive productions - I follow them all and I am incredibly passionate about it. Additionally, I am a great enthusiast of theater, dance and photography, all of which enrich my life.
Netherlands Film Fund:
'Van de Pas had a keen eye for recognizing talent. She did everything possible to give idiosyncratic creators the opportunity to develop themselves in finding their own visual language and style.'
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