Independent Films

History

Independent Films was founded by Marc Punt in 2000 to fill the gap in the Dutch theatrical market following the closure of the theatrical unit of Universal Pictures Benelux. The company focuses on distributing films from Belga Films and Dutch FilmWorks for the Netherlands.

in 2022, Belga Films, who had 50% stake in the company, announced they would acquire Independent Films while Marc Punt would leave the company to focus on writing and producing.

Home media distribution

Before 2007, the company's home media releases were handled by Universal Pictures Benelux. Universal also received studio and billing credit on some of the Dutch films they released. In 2007, the company signed a distribution deal with Warner Home Video.

Filmography

Dutch films

Non-Dutch films

2000s

• Bless the Child (2000)
• The Contender (2000)
• Dr. T & the Women (2000)
• Dungeons & Dragons (2000)
• Help! I'm a Fish (2000)
• The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000)
• The Little Vampire (2000)
• Memento (2000)
• Ordinary Decent Criminal (2000)
• Requiem for a Dream (2000)
• Sexy Beast (2000)
• Shadow of the Vampire (2000)
• The Watcher (2000)
• Bandits (2001)
• Heartbreakers (2001)
• K-PAX (2001)
• Adaptation (2002)
• Gerry (2002)
• Stones (2002)
• Dragon Hill, la colina del dragón (2002)
• Open Range (2003)
• Around the World in 80 Days (2004)
• Twisted (2004)
• Open Water (2004)
• Connie and Carla (2004)
• The Grudge (2004)
• The Aviator (2004)
• Five Children and It (2004)
• Racing Stripes (2005)
• Assault on Precinct 13 (2005)
• White Noise (2005)
• Boogeyman (2005)
• Hostage (2005)
• The Upside of Anger (2005)
• Dragon Hunters (2008)
• Taken (2008)
• Deception (2008)
• Space Chimps (2008)
• Sex Drive (2008)
• Twilight (2008)

2010s

• Step Up 3D (2010)
• Skyline (2010)
• The Tree of Life (2010)
• Elle (2016)

2020s

• Benedetta (2021)
• Heretic (2024)
• The Life of Chuck (2024)
• Death of a Unicorn (2025)
• Dracula: A Love Tale (2025)
• Chickenhare and the Secret of the Groundhog (2025)
• Arco (2025)
• Now You See Me: Now You Don't (2025)

References

References

1. Alleman, Lucia. (December 2000). "ONAFHANKELIJKE DISTRIBUTEURS".
2. Edmunds, Marlene. (30 October 2005). "Benelux: Region’s audience tastes are a tough call". [[Variety (magazine).
3. Huijsdens, Jeroen. (6 October 2022). "Belga Films neemt Independent Films Nederland over". Holland Film Nieuws.
4. Macnab, Geoffrey. (7 October 2022). "Benelux distributor Belga outlines new theatrical strategy after buying Dutch outfit Independent Film". [[Screen International]].
5. (9 October 2006). "SAMENWERKING INDEPENDENT FILMS EN WARNER HOME VIDEO BENELUX (Press release)". Independent Films.
6. [[Hans Beerekamp]]. (May 19, 2002). "Filmjaarboek 2001". International Theatre & Film books.
7. [[Hans Beerekamp]]. (May 8, 2004). "Filmjaarboek 2003". International Theatre & Film books.