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Dutch FilmWorks
TypeSubsidiary
IndustryFilm distribution and film production
Founded1998; 28 years ago (1998)
Headquarters
Burgemeester Verderlaan 15 3544 AD, Utrecht
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Netherlands
Area served
Benelux
ProductsMotion pictures
OwnerStudioCanal (majority)
Websitewww.dfw.nl

Dutch FilmWorks B.V. is a Dutch film distributor founded in 1998,[1] based in Utrecht, the Netherlands,[1][2] focusing on Benelux rights[3] mainly to release films theatrically, on DVD, Blu-ray and VOD.[4] They are also a publisher and distributor of books and magazines.

They have recently released several TV series in the CBS library on DVD, under license from CBS Home Entertainment and Paramount Pictures.

In 2022, StudioCanal acquired a majority stake in Dutch FilmWorks.[5]

Background

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Originally a home media distributor, Dutch Filmworks purchases film licenses and releases these in the Benelux, and has a distribution library of over 2,500 titles.[1] Large titles distributed by Dutch FilmWorks include Exorcist: The Prequel,[6] The Grudge, The Aviator, Unleashed, Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium, The Final Cut and Saw, as well as Dutch products such as the television series Westenwind and the film 06/05.

'The House of Knowledge' is a separate branch of the business that distributes documentaries, including those from Discovery Channel.

'Moefieklub' was a separate branch of the business that distributes Children's movies/TV shows, including those from Junior. The company was founded in late 2005 and the company became merged with JustBridge in late 2011 after going independent in 2006.

In 2005, Dutch FilmWorks, along with Inspire Pictures and Lumière founded Benelux Film Distributors to distribute films theatrically. In June 2011, Dutch FilmWorks left BFD to start its own theatrical unit.[7][8]

In June 2022, French company StudioCanal acquired a majority stake in Dutch FilmWorks, adding the company to StudioCanal's vast belt of successful television and film companies in Europe. DFW will focus on both movies and television, with its management and operations unchanged. StudioCanal's first collaboration with Dutch FilmWorks is an adaptation of the Magical Pharmacy book series, co-produced by DFW and StudioCanal's German arm.[5]

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Dutch FilmWorks submitted plans, on 17 March 2017, to the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens) to work with ISP's to combat “the unlawful dissemination of copyright protected works”. This involved connecting the names and addresses of known IP addresses involved in disseminating copyrighted material. The Dutch Data Protection Authority published their draft judgement, which would grant permission to Dutch FilmWorks, after a period for public comment which lasted until 25 August 2017.[9][10]

Legal enforcement has been challenging, with some ISPs refusing to provide the names and addresses of customers.[11] A lawsuit brought against Ziggo in 2019, by Dutch FilmWorks, was found to be without basis by the Central Netherlands Court. The ruling found that Ziggo did not need to provide names and addresses of customers to Dutch FilmWorks based on privacy concerns.[12][13]

Filmography

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Dutch films

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Release date Title Notes
2010s
15 February 2012Achtste Groepers Huilen Niet Produced by Bijker Film & TV, Rinkel Film and Evangelische Omroep
19 December 2012Het BombardementProduced by Fu Works
20 June 2013Regret!Produced by Shooting Star Filmcompany and Katholieke Radio Omroep
26 September 2013De Nieuwe WildernisProduced by EMS FILMS
3 July 2014Secrets of War
29 April 2015The Little Gangster
18 June 2015SpangaS in Actie
16 July 2016Meester Kikker
8 September 2016Adios Amigos
29 September 2016De Held
13 October 2016Prey
8 March 2018The Resistance Banker
9 May 2019Singel 39
2020s
30 January 2020Men at Work: Miami
1 July 2020Pirates Down the Street
29 July 2020Life as It Should Be
9 September 2021My Best Friend Anne Frank
14 October 2021Anne+
28 April 2022Costa!!
25 June 2022Zwanger & Co
13 July 2022Silverstar
15 September 2022Soof 3
12 October 2022De Club van Sinterklaas en de Race Tegen de Klok
14 December 2022Hotel Sinestra
2 March 2023Broken
12 July 2023De Bellinga's: Vakantie op stelten
11 December 2023Neem me mee
21 March 2024Memory Lane
8 May 2025Dochters
6 October 2025Onze Jongens 3

Non-Dutch films

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2019

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2022

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2023

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2024

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2025

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2026

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References

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  1. 1 2 3 "Dutch FilmWorks acquireert 3D Films in Cannes en meer". Showbizzkanaal (in Dutch). June 15, 210. Archived from the original on 19 July 2010. Retrieved 20 July 2010.
  2. ↑ "Dutch Filmworks BV". Business Week. investing.businessweek.com. Archived from the original on August 2, 2009. Retrieved 20 July 2010.
  3. ↑ Kemp, Stuart (2008-11-18). "Dutch Filmworks seals slew of Benelux deals". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 22 July 2010. Indie distributor Dutch Filmworks on Tuesday reported several high-profile acquisitions in the immediate aftermath of the American Film Market, snapping up Benelux rights to a slew of titles{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  4. ↑ Zagt, Ab (2003-12-08). "Dutch FilmWorks acquires diverse dozen". main line of business in the Netherlands is releasing films on DVD and video.: Screendaily. Retrieved 22 July 2010.
  5. 1 2 Keslassy, Elsa (20 June 2022). "Studiocanal Acquires Benelux Distribution Banner Dutch Filmworks". Variety. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
  6. ↑ Felperin, Leslie (2005-03-18). "Exorcist: The Prequel". Variety. Retrieved 22 July 2010. A Morgan Creek, DFW Dutch Filmworks presentation
  7. ↑ "Aandeelhouders BFD gaan als zelfstandigen verders". Entertainment Business (in Dutch). 6 June 2011. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
  8. ↑ Wolfs, Karin (7 June 2011). "Martin Ruttenberg naar Dutch Film Works". Filmkrant (in Dutch). Retrieved 5 August 2025.
  9. ↑ "Ontwerpbesluit online handhaving auteursrechten". autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 2023-04-27.
  10. ↑ "Dutch Filmworks vraagt toestemming voor opsporen torrentdownloaders". Tweakers (in Dutch). Retrieved 2023-04-27.
  11. ↑ "ISP Doesn't Have to Expose Alleged Movie Pirates, Dutch Supreme Court Rules * TorrentFreak". Retrieved 2023-04-27.
  12. ↑ "Rechtspraak.nl - Zoeken in uitspraken". uitspraken.rechtspraak.nl. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
  13. ↑ "Dutch FilmWorks / Ziggo: een hoge drempel voor het verkrijgen van NAW-gegevens van individuele downloaders - Noot bij Voorzieningenrechter Rechtbank Midden-Nederland 8 februari 2019, ECLI:NL:RBMNE:2019:423 (Dutch FilmWorks tegen Ziggo)". Tijdschrift voor Internetrecht. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
  14. 1 2 3 4 "Jaarboek 2011" (in Dutch). Netherlands Association of Film Distributors. 2011. Archived from the original on 15 March 2026. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
  15. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 "Jaarverslag 2012" (PDF) (in Dutch). Netherlands Association of Film Distributors. 2011. Retrieved 17 March 2026.
  16. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 "Jaarverslag 2013" (PDF) (in Dutch). Netherlands Association of Film Distributors. 2013. Retrieved 1 April 2026.
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