The team behind Sprouts has developed a recurring platform for fictional ecocinema and socially critical debut films. We have steadily grown into an interdisciplinary film festival, now present across six venues in three of Amsterdam’s city districts: Studio/K, Kriterion, De Uitkijk, Droog, MidWest, and QRU.

While a five-year anniversary calls for celebration, each day the team behind Sprouts is reminded of why they felt the need for a festival like Sprouts in the first place. Autocrats, tech bros, and far-right factions continue to wreak havoc on our planet, disrupting ecosystems and undermining international law and human dignity. This is why the team cherish the brave filmmakers of our 2026 edition so deeply: they defy systems to share bold, uncompromising visions. The team also support the shaping of a new generation of green storytellers by hosting the very first Sprouts Eco Shorts Pitch and Industry Day. From 1 – 7 June 2026, focussing on bringing people together and inspiring one another to resist. Whether by visiting the free Eco Expo, joining community dinners, attending outdoor screenings, supporting our fundraiser for Sudan, or simply watching a film together.

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