Meraki Short Film Festival
Join Meraki Film Club for an inspiring Short Film Festival showcasing diverse stories from independent filmmakers. Each film offers a unique glimpse into different lives, highlighting a range of human experiences, from personal struggles to personal triumphs. Celebrate creativity, explore new perspectives, and immerse yourself in the art of storytelling.
✨ We're Meraki Film Club, a group of six cinephiles from Tilburg who share a deep love for cinema. We cover everything from intense dramas to spine-chilling horrors, captivating short films, and thought-provoking documentaries. We cover it all!
🎬 Brought together by our passion and social curiosity, watching films together and discussing them after, moving from only consuming media to truly interacting with it on a deeper level. Today we are widening our reach beyond our living rooms, wanting to engage with Tilburgs communities. We hope to inspire, raise critical conscience, and create community through shared experiences.
Wanna know more about us? Check us out on Instagram @merakifilmclub
Movies
Rosa
Directed by Nina Gerdes
This introspective short film follows Rosa, a young woman at a crossroads in life, as she navigates the complexities of identity, friendship, and self-discovery. After ending a long-term relationship and completing her studies, Rosa embarks on a journey of reinvention, starting with a visit to filmmaker Nina Gerdes in Portugal. Through intimate, handheld footage, Gerdes captures Rosa’s transformative journey in this moving exploration of growth and friendship.
HYLKE
Directed by Iza Omlo
Hylke is a poignant story about a young man grappling with eco-anxiety and the overwhelming weight of climate change. Filmmaker Iza Omlo documents Hylke’s parents’ reflections on their son’s struggles, capturing their feelings of powerlessness and grief as well as the hope for resilience in an uncertain future.
Trigger Warning: This film addresses themes related to mental health and suicide. If this subject feels difficult for you at this time, we encourage you to prioritize your well-being. You are welcome to participate in this festival in any way possible, including choosing to skip this specific film.
Mama Mania
Directed by Vincent Sparreboom
In this personal documentary, filmmaker Vincent Sparreboom explores his mother’s experiences with bipolar disorder and its effects on family dynamics. Through honest, intimate footage, Sparreboom reveals both the challenges and strength within their family. Mama Mania offers a powerful perspective on mental health, family resilience, and the enduring bonds of love.
📅 Donderdag 28 november
🕒 20:00 - 00:30
💸 € 6,- entree
📍 KRAAKKELDER, Theater De Nieuwe Vorst
