stichting Pluk de Nacht

"Pluk de Nacht" (or "Seize the Night") offers a quality selection of unreleased independent cinema, art and mixed media to new audiences through alternative ways of distribution, special events and free open-air screenings. Devoted to introduce new audiences to the finest international cinema and art, the festival screens films that haven’t been acquired or released by local distributors. During eleven festival days, thousands of visitors enjoy cinema, art and performances. Films are projected in the open air on various locations; the main festival location is situated at a unique former harbour near the centre of Amsterdam. For a large portion of the audience Seize the Night is their first introduction to innovative cinema, as they don’t usually find their way to Dutch arthouse film theatres. In order to reach new audiences the admission to all festival activities and screenings is free.