De Baarsjescoop is more than just a screening, it is a core memory in the making.

As a winner of the WestBegroot community initiative, our festival is built on the belief that "Food and Film are the glue of cultures." We provide a professional grade outdoor theatre experience that is entirely free and accessible to everyone.

The Venue: Erasmuspark Located in the heart of De Baarsjes, Erasmuspark serves as our stunning natural auditorium. With a massive screen and high-fidelity sound, we host a large-scale audience of neighbours, film lovers, and travellers. The atmosphere is electric yet intimate, blending the beauty of nature with the magic of the silver screen.

What We Are Looking For We seek films that resonate with a broad, diverse urban audience. Whether it is a heartwarming short, a thought provoking documentary, or a visually stunning feature, we want stories that spark conversation and foster a sense of connection.

Why Submit to De Baarsjescoop?

Massive Exposure: Your work will be shown to a large, engaged crowd in one of Amsterdam’s most beloved parks.

Community Impact: Be part of a festival that prioritises social cohesion and cultural accessibility.

Unique Atmosphere: Experience your film in a festival setting that combines street food, local art, and high-quality open-air cinema.

Rules & Terms

0. General Eligibility
Genre: We welcome all genres—narrative, documentary, animation, and experimental—that celebrate community, culture, or human connection.

Production Date: Films must have been completed within the last 5 years.

1. Language & Subtitling Requirements
To ensure our local audience in Amsterdam and international visitors can all enjoy the stories, we have strict subtitling rules:

English Language Films: Must be provided with Dutch subtitles.

All Other Languages: Must be provided with English subtitles (Dutch subtitles are also welcome in addition).

Note: Subtitles must be "burned-in" to the video file or provided as a perfectly synced .SRT file.

2. Screening & Rights
Non-Commercial Event: De Baarsjescoop is a free, open-air community festival. We do not charge the public for tickets

3. Technical Requirements for Outdoor Cinema
Quality: Due to the large scale of the Erasmuspark screen, films must be submitted in Full HD (1080p) or 4K.

Format: Digital files only (.MP4 or .MOV). No physical DCPs or Blu-rays required unless specifically requested.

4. Rights & Clearances
By submitting, the filmmaker/producer confirms they hold all necessary rights (including music and third-party footage).

De Baarsjescoop is not responsible for any copyright infringements associated with the submitted work.

5. Venue & Atmosphere
Location: Erasmuspark, Amsterdam (Open-air).

Audience: Large-scale, public, and diverse.

Weather: In the event of extreme weather, the festival committee reserves the right to postpone the screening to a backup date.