About
The finale of Rialto for Short season 8 is at Rialto De Pijp, Amsterdam, on Tuesday 8 December 2026, 19:15–21:00. Filmmakers present their films and answer questions after each film.
What to expect
Rialto for Short gives new, undiscovered talent a chance to show films to the audience and professionals on the big screen.
The final of season 8 has filmmakers presenting their work to the audience and the jury.
- Finale starts at 19:30
- Q&A with the maker after each film
- Presenter: Wayne de Boer
- Jury: Safirah Dijkstra, Hugo Emmerzael, Stefan Malešević
- Best film wins € 2000
- Prize from Stichting VEVAM
- Finalists: Scherpschutters, Eskimo, Welp
- Audience and special guest help choose best film
Questions
When does Rialto for Short – season 8: the finale start and end?
Rialto for Short – season 8: the finale runs Tuesday, 8 December 2026, 19:15 until 21:00.
Where is Rialto for Short – season 8: the finale?
Rialto for Short – season 8: the finale takes place at Rialto De Pijp, Ceintuurbaan 338, Amsterdam.
What happens at the final?
Filmmakers present their work to the audience and the jury.
There is a Q&A with the maker after each film.
Wayne de Boer presents the evening.
The jury is Safirah Dijkstra (among other roles, dramaturg at VPRO-HUMAN), Hugo Emmerzael (film and music critic) and Stefan Malešević (filmmaker and editor at De Balie).
The jury watches the films and, with the audience and a special guest, chooses the best film.
Which films are finalists?
The finalists are:
Scherpschutters – Camille Fabius, Kai Reijnaert & Ole Koch (winners of edition 1)
Eskimo – Orson Levy-Langeveld (winner of edition 2)
Welp – Abel van Essen (winner of edition 3)
What is the prize?
The best film wins € 2000.
The prize is made possible by Stichting VEVAM.
Amsterdam
Getting there
Rialto De Pijp, Ceintuurbaan 338, 1072 GN Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, NL
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