• NEXT Edition
  • 28 aug - 1 sept 2019

Highlights

Op de afgelopen BUTFF editie bleken er mensen op het plein rond te lopen waarmee we enigszins mee konden communiceren, maar alléé, met wat pintjes en goesting naar BUT-films kom je al een heel eind

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Op de afgelopen BUTFF editie bleken er mensen op het plein rond te lopen waarmee we enigszins mee konden communiceren, maar alléé, met wat pintjes en goesting naar BUT-films kom je al een heel eind

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BUTTV

Doodswens doen hun tweede optreden, en wij fan buttv zijn fan! en vragen ze wat dingen.
Sick! Gaaf! Cool! Dope!

J.C. Thomaz & The Missing Slippers came over to play during our SURF & TURF Night.

Events

  • Best of BUTFF Shorts 2018

    23 September

    Zondag 23 september van 13.00 tot 17.00 uur

    Alle shorts van BUTFF2018 doorlopend te zien.

    Heb je het korte filmprogramma op het BUT Filmfestival gemist, of wil je eens kennismaken? Kom langs en laat je verrassen door onze compilatie van de beste korte films van het afgelopen festival.

    Locatie: STEK hal (helemaal achterin)
    Veilingkade 9
    Gratis toegang

    Date/Time

    Sun 23rd of September, 13.00  -  17.00hrs.
    Location

    STEK

    STEK is een broedplaats voor kunstenaars en creatieve ondernemers.

    Op een braakliggend bedrijventerrein in de Bredase wijk de Belcrum verrijzen sinds de zomer van 2014 ateliers, winkeltjes, werkplaatsen, galeries en kantoorunits.

    Duurzaamheid en hergebruik staan op STEK hoog in het vaandel. Net zoals samenwerken.
    Er is volop ruimte voor experimenteren, culturele uitspattingen, eigenzinnige kunst en creatief ondernemerschap.

    Address
    Veilingkade 9A, 4815 HC, Breda
  • BUTFF MMMM-Quiz

    2 September

    BUTFF Mighty Mad Movie Mayhem-Quiz
    Test your knowledge in the lightning-fast Schokkend Nieuws movie trivia quiz! How many did Jason kill? Does the Predator have a penis? Flip a coin, take a side, crush, kill, destroy, swag and win! There can be only one... who will walk away with the grand prize!

    Date/Time

    Sun 2nd of September, 17.00  -  18.30hrs.
    Location
  • Signing session BUTFF2018

    1 September

    Have your newly bought DVD signed by the director him self. Or bring your own stuff. During the signing session at the BUTFF all autographs are for free.
    Attending are:
    Bruce LaBruce
    Willem van Batenburg
    and many more guests of the festival ...

    Date/Time

    Sat 1st of September, 17.00  -  18.00hrs.
    Location
  • BUTFF Film & Music fair

    1 September  -  2 September

    The third BUT Film & Music Fair will take place on the 1st and 2nd of September during the BUT Film Festival 2018. Stock up on your Vinyl, DVD and movie collection this summer at BUT's outdoor Film & Music fair here in Breda! ... read more

    Date/Time

    Sat 1st of September, 12.00hrs.  -  Sun 2nd of September, 18.00hrs.
    Location
  • Bloody Belgium

    1 September  -  2 September

    A recurring segment of the BUT Film Festival is the Bloody Belgium day, in which we strengthen the close ties with our neighbours in the south. Each year, we focus on one renowned Belgian filmmaker, as well as screening new, relevant Belgian genre productions ... read more

    Date/Time

    Sat 1st of September, 12.00hrs.  -  Sun 2nd of September, 23.45hrs.
    Location
  • Film & Music Fair

    1 September 2 September

    That's right! The BUT Film & Music Fair is coming back and we've added an extra day! The fair will take place on the 1st and the 2nd of September during the BUT Film Festival 2018. From 12:00 till 18:00 each day. Sint Janstraat Breda. FREE ENTRANCE.

    Date/Time

    Sat 1st of September, 12.00  -  18.00hrs.
    Sun 2nd of September, 12.00  -  18.00hrs.
    Location
  • BUTFF Game Jam 2018 (cancelled)

    31 August  -  2 September

    GAME JAM
    Due to circumstances, the GameJam 2018 is cancelled. Participants will be refunded.

    Date/Time

    Fri 31st of August, 19.00hrs.  -  Sun 2nd of September, 13.00hrs.
    Location
  • Sexpress Yourself

    29 August  -  2 September

    When a collaboration is successful it needs to continue… so, once again, BUTFF and KOP have joined forces. This time KOP will arrange an exhibition that’s perfectly in style with this year’s BUTFF theme. The exhibition focuses on gender and sexuality, as we’re quite focused on those kind of topics nowadays.

    Date/Time

    Wed 29th of August, 19.00hrs.  -  Sun 2nd of September, 18.00hrs.
    Location
  • Rotterdams Open Doek Festival

    27 May

    DRIE DAGEN BREKENDE NETVLIEZEN

    Date/Time

    Sun 27th of May, 12.00  -  17.00hrs.
    Location

    LantarenVenster

    LantarenVenster is hét theater voor de betere film en de beste muziek. Sinds oktober 2010 vind je LantarenVenster op de Wilhelminapier in Rotterdam.

    Address
    Otto Reuchlinweg 996, 3072 MD, Rotterdam
  • GEEK FEST

    20 May

    Rotterdam-Comics, 42 Workspace & Pop Culture Collectibles present:

    GEEK FEST - ROTTERDAM
    Comics-Art-Toys & Games

    Date/Time

    Sun 20th of May, 10.00  -  22.00hrs.
    Location

    42workspace

    42workspace is Rotterdam’s only curated community for tech and digital entrepreneurs, located in the beating heart of the city.

    Address
    Schiedamse Vest 154, 3011 BH, Rotterdam
  • BUT Film & BEER Pairing

    18 May 25 May 1 June 8 June 15 June 22 June 29 June 6 July 13 July

    18 mei t/m 13 juli 2018, iedere vrijdag avond, BUTFilm klassiekers met bijpassende bier selectie!

    Bier verkrijgbaar van 17uur
    Film start 19:30uur
    Locatie: Galerie Drift
    Liniestraat 121, Breda

    KOMEND PROGRAMMA:

    Date/Time

    Fri 18th of May, 17.00  -  23.45hrs.
    Fri 25th of May, 17.00  -  23.45hrs.
    Fri 1st of June, 17.00  -  23.45hrs.
    Fri 8th of June, 17.00  -  23.45hrs.
    Fri 15th of June, 17.00  -  23.45hrs.
    Fri 22nd of June, 17.00  -  23.45hrs.
    Fri 29th of June, 17.00  -  23.45hrs.
    Fri 6th of July, 17.00  -  23.45hrs.
    Fri 13th of July, 17.00  -  23.45hrs.
    Location

    Kunst Drift Collectief 2.0

    Kunst Drift is podium waar makers, kunstinstellingen, verzamelaars, opdrachtgevers en publiek elkaar ontmoeten en met elkaar omgaan. Het podium staat voor eigentijdse beeldende kunst en alles wat aan beeldende kunst grenst en beeldende kunst raakt.

    Address
    Liniestraat 121-123, 4816 BG, Breda
  • Vrijdag de 13de verjaardag van BUTFF

    13 April

    Vrijdag de dertiende wordt door veel mensen als een ongeluksdag beschouwd.. Nog een geluk dat het BUTFF gewoon feest viert! Het BUT Film Festival bestaat in 2018 namelijk alweer 13 jaar en zoals je van ons gewend bent laten wij dat soort gelegenheden niet schieten om er een gezellige bende van te maken.

    Date/Time

    Fri 13th of April, 19.00  -  23.45hrs.
    Location
  • BUTFF Binge-Watching

    17 December

    Wat is nou het meest gezellig om te doen op een gure winteravond? Nou, lekker tegen elkaar aankruipen en languit BUT Films kijken natuurlijk! En uiteraard met een mooie selectie aan bieren en versnaperingen!

    Dus zin om gezellig met elkaar romantische BUT Shorts te kijken? Kom dan op zondag 17 december 2017 naar de Stadsgalerij, zoek een bank om op de ploppen en genieten maar!

    Date/Time

    Sun 17th of December, 13.00  -  20.00hrs.

Ticket sale

WHEN CAN I BUY TICKETS FOR THE FESTIVAL?

Ticket sales are online in the Time Schedule, and there are special tickets like Daypasses. During the festival, tickets for the day are also available at the box office at the Nieuwe Veste. On the opening evening, Wednesday 30 August, the checkout is open from 19:00.

WHERE CAN I BUY TICKETS?

In the pre-sale you can buy tickets online through our website. During the festival you can also buy tickets for events at the day at the box office.

ARE THERE ANY (FREE) ACTIVITIES FOR WHICH I DO NOT NEED TICKETS?

For sure! In the festival program on this website (view able a week before the start of the festival) or during the festival in the program book you will find information about the program of BUTFF. There are also many free activities such as workshops, exhibitions and performances.

BUTFF PASSE-PARTOUT / BUTFF DAY TICKET

WHAT IS THE BUTFF PASSE-PARTOUT PASS?

With the BUTFF Passe-Partout, you can make online reservations (€ 0,- e-tickets) for all music and movie events throughout the festival. This option becomes available some hours after buying the Pass.

WHAT IS THE BUTFF DAY PASS?

With the BUTFF Day Pass, you can make online reservations (€ 0,- e-tickets) for all movie shows on your chosen day. This option becomes available some hours after buying the Pass.

WHERE DO I BUY THE BUTFF PASSE-PARTOUT / BUTFF DAY TICKET?

The Passe-Partout / Day Ticket can be bought here. Web sales for any day end the evening before at 22:00h. At the Festival box office, every day 20% of that day's tickets are available.

SHOULD I STILL BUY TICKETS IF I HAVE PURCHASED A PASSE-PARTOUT / DAY TICKET?

Yes. You must get a ticket/seat reservation for each screening or performance you want to visit. The BUTFF system recognizes you as a Passe-Partout / Day Ticket Holder, which means the ticket price is € 0. Tickets are reserved at your name. Reservations can be picked up up to half an hour before initial performances at the festival box. (De Nieuwe Veste)

What is BUTFF?

The Dutch film festival for B-movies, Underground & Trash Films!

Five days' worth of films filled with violence, absurdity, creativity and corniness.

We are looking for visitors who... :

• Aren't likely to scream at the sight of blood!
• Will be able to admire creativity to absurd extremes!
• Like to combine a cozy atmosphere with watching films!

At our festival we will exclusively show B-movies, Underground films and Trash Films.

B-MOVIES

B-movies were created as a by-product of the Hollywood studio system and have evolved into a unique genre. Bad actors, unintentionally funny lyrics, crappy special effects, dangerous stunts, bad directing and lots of shooting, tits and helicopters. Or a lot of fake blood.

UNDERGROUND MOVIES

Underground films are extreme films in images or content. They explore the limits of permissible and defy the generally accepted morality. They are often tied to a certain scene or group of filmmakers.

TRASH MOVIES

Trash films are very cheaply made B-movies. DIY cinema at its best, filmmakers who are not bothered by any lack of talent or skill, but just get the job done in one way or the other. Paper mache, fake intestines and lots of ketchup. Films where the quality will not be found in the special effects budget, outstanding acting performances or even a coherent story, but rather in the unconventional. Unconventional techniques, presentation or content which bog-standard cinemas would not dare show on their screens.

…SCARED YET?

No…? Excellent! Because at our festival we challenge you to see films made by young, experimental and passionate filmmakers who aim to tickle your senses in a way that is different from your regular Hollywood movie. Should you still let out a scream during the performance, though, no worries. We'll just crank up the volume so that no one can hear you.

MUSIC, POETRY, PERFORMANCE & ARTS

Aside from films, we also have an extensive programme of shows, exhibitions and workshops. In part due to our wide spectrum of side activities, BUTFF is know as a great place for lovers of alternative music, petry and (performance) art.

RETROSPECTIVE

Every year, BUTFF honours an actor, director or producer who has played an important part within our subculture. Examples include Albert Pyun (2013), Jörg Buttgereit (2010) or the King of Trash, John Waters (2009). And a year before him, we looked back on the works of David Cronenberg, Cyrus Frisch and Wenzel Storch. See: Awards.

INTERNATIONAL

Directors, producers and actors from all over the world have been known to flock to our festival to shine a light on their work as our special guest. Examples from previous years include Fred Vogel, JT Petty, Andrew van den Houten, Lloyd Kaufman, Wenzel Storch, Christian Veil, Adam Wingard, Javi Camino, Barak Epstein, Nick Zedd and Remy Couture.

AWARDS

Every year the festival hands out several Awards for best director, best feature film, best short film, best student film and a groundbreaker award for a personality whose accomplishments stand out in our genres.

Overall information (FAQ)

WHEN WILL THE NEXT FESTIVAL TAKE PLACE?

The 13th edition of the BUT Film Festival '18 will take place in the first week of September 2018.

WHERE WILL THE FESTIVAL TAKE PLACE?

The festival will take place at several locations around Breda's town center, specifically Culture Centre de Nieuwe Veste , Chassé Theater and StadsGalerij Breda.

WHERE ARE THE FESTIVAL LOCATIONS?

All locations can easily be reached and are within walking distance of Breda's central train station. The address of de Nieuwe Veste is St. Janstraat 16, 4811 GS, Breda. The address of Chassé Theater is Claudius Prinsenlaan 8, 4811 DK, Breda. The address of StadsGalerij Breda is Oude Vest 34, 4811 HT, Breda.

HOW WILL I BE ABLE TO STAY UP-TO-DATE ON FESTIVAL NEWS?

Through the BUTFF digital newsletter we will update all subscribers on any news as it gets released. If you are interested in subscribing, you may do so on our main page. In addition, we are also on Facebook. Are you a journalist? Then send an e-mail to dorien@idfx.nl to receive any press releases we send out.

I WOULD LIKE TO SUPPORT BUTFF, IS THAT POSSIBLE?

In addition to public revenue during the festival, BUTFF is dependent on additional funding. Aside from the money we make during the festival itself, BUTFF relies on extra funding. This is why we work together with several partners, funds and individuals who all come together to make the festival happen. Should you wish to support the festival, either as an organization or an individual, you may do so either by becoming our financial partner or actively contributing a product or service during the festival itself. Direct financial contributions are also always welcome through account number NL28INGB0006261254, Stichting Idee-Fixe. Thank you!

I AM A FILMMAKER, HOW WILL I SUBMIT MY FILM FOR CONSIDERATION?

You can send us your film all through the year, deadline of the festival is normally around 1 June.

Who are we?

BUTFF is an initiative started by the Idee-fixe (IDFX) foundation. Idee-Fixe strives to expose a larger audience to alternative art forms, with the focus mainly on photography, film, graphic art and digital media. Idee-Fixe has set itself the task of acting as active intermediary between audience, artist and dirtributor.

VOLUNTEERS

Everything about the festival, from preparation to final credits, is run by entusiastic volunteers who wish to do their part to help the alternative film scene and the culture surrounding it.
As with the films, IDFX strives to stimulate creativity, personal development and create room for new ideas within an informal setting. All the while keeping the focus on having fun.

If you are interested in working for the BUT film festival please fill-out the volunteers form. We welcome you!

WHERE IS BUTFF?

BUTFF takes place at three different locations:

- De Nieuwe Veste (St. Janstraat 16, 4811 GS, Breda)
- Chassé Theater (Claudius Prinsenlaan 8, 4801 BC, Breda)
- StadsGalerij Breda (Oude Vest 34, 4811 HT, Breda)

All three locations are within a 10 minute walking distance from Breda Central Station.

For more info, check locations.

FOOD & DRINKS

IS THERE CATERING ON-SITE?

During the festival we will provide you with an extensive catering service, which will include a sandwich bar and a different dinner menu for each day. The dinner menu has both vegetarian options and non-vegetarian ones.

WILL THERE BE ALCOHOL?

Of course! You will be treated to beer from the Schelde brewery. Dutch IPA influenced by our neighbours to the south. Complete with interesting names like Lamme Goedzak, Dulle Griet, Strandgaper and Zeezuiper.

The BUT Film Festival is made possible by all our fantastic subsidiaries, sponsors and partners!

Want to be BUTFF partner? Contact Us!