Organisation - AFFR
9–13 Oct 2024
film • stad • architectuur

Film – City – Architecture

AFFR explores the relationship between film, cities and architecture by programming and screening architecture films and by organizing introductions and debates.

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AFFR History

Everything about the history of AFFR

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Organisation

Learn more about the people behind the Architecture Film Festival Rotterdam

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Volunteers

AFFR 2024 is looking for volunteers

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Contact

Postal and visiting address, contact details

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Wednesday 9 October
AFFR Opening Night:
Charlotte’s Castle

On Wednesday 9 October, AFFR 2024 opens at Theater Rotterdam/Schouwburg, with the documentary Charlotte’s Castle (Jamie Kastner, 2022), a dryly comical documentary about housing, redevelopment, activism, and fishbone parquets. The setting is Toronto, but there’s a Dutch twist to this story.
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Organisation

AFFR is organised by an enthusiastic team of staff and volunteers, supported by the board of the Architecture Film Festival Rotterdam Foundation. In addition, you can also find information about our ANBI status, our long-term strategy and our annual reports.

Organisation

Board AFFR foundation

Moon Brader, chair
Nathalie Windhorst, secretary
Rob Vester, treasurer
Isabelle Hegeman
Alain de Jonge

Organisation AFFR

Festival director: Herman Van Dongen
Curator: Cristina Ampatzidou
Film- and printresearch: Renate Bergsma
Film Programmer: Inez de Coo
Debate Programmer: San Dino Arcilla
Head Marketing & Communications: Rookje Meijerink
Social Media: Dielian Dijkhoff
Ticketing & website: Oudail el Omari
Production: Samga Nguyen
Coordinator Volunteers: Max de Groot
Technique: Frank Koppelmans
Projection: Martin Putto and Hans de Ruiter
Administration: Ryanne Ruijsbroek

Text & visuals AFFR

Concept and graphic design website: Studio Beige
Technical development website: Rob Peters
Leader & banners: Harold Houdijk
Photography: Sander van Wettum
Translations: Billy Nolan, Dignus de Jonge

Critical Viewers AFFR

Arthur Wortmann, Catherine Koekoek, Christel Leenen, Floor van Ditzhuyzen, Floris Paalman, Frank Botman, Giulia di Pietro, Hanne Verwoert, Harm Tilman, Joeri Pruys, Jorge Mejia Hernandez, Loïc Cabus, Marina van den Bergen, Martijn de Waal, Martine Bakker, Maurizio Scarciglia, Meta van Drunen, Michiel van Raaij, Miruna Dunu, Nasim Razavian, Renzo Sgolacchia, Salome Attias, Sander van Wettum, Sandra Hieselaar, Sasa Radenovic, Syl van Duyn, Sylvain Hertneberg, Willie Vogel, Yvonne Rijpers, Zico Lopes

ANBI

Stichting Architectuur Filmfestival Rotterdam (AFFR) is recognised as an Organisation of General Interest (ANBI). This means that there are certain tax exemptions regarding gifts, legacies and inheritances for both yourself (as a donor) and us (as a recipient). Please find all legally required details regarding the ANBI status of the Stichting Architectuur Filmfestival Rotterdam (AFFR) below:

RSIN, bank and contact details

For information regarding our Chamber of Commerce, VAT, IBAN, BIC and address details please click here.

Remuneration policy

The board of the Architecture Film Festival Rotterdam Foundation does not receive a remuneration. AFFR does not employ staff but hires freelancers and small entrepreneurs on the basis of an annual assignment; remuneration is in line with the customary rates in the cultural sector. In addition, AFFR works with a large group of volunteers during the festival and in its preparation (the critical viewers).

Statutory objectives

The aim of the Architecture Film Festival Rotterdam is to organise a recurring Rotterdam-based film festival aimed at promoting both public and professional interest in architecture, the city and urban development. Download the AFFR foundation statutes here.

Strategic plan

Over the next four years, AFFR aims to expand the diverse and innovative profile of the festival, maintain the continuity and efficiency of the organisation, broaden the audience and deepen the programme. Download the strategic plan 2025-2028 here.

Annual report and financial accountability AFFR 2021
Download the annual report 2021 and the financial statement 2021.

Annual report and financial accountability AFFR 2022
Download the annual report 2022 and the financial statement 2022.

Annual report and financial accountability AFFR 2023
Download the annual report 2023 and the financial statement 2023.

film • city • architecture 9 - 13 Oct. 2024