Jolice

‘Vallen is geen optie’ is een film over Jolice - een jonge vrouw die hard aan het trainen is voor haar deelname aan het Nederlands Kampioenschap Aerial Hoop. In deze docu volgen we haar weg naar de top, waarin ze te maken krijgt met hoogte en dieptepunten, tegenslagen en goede dagen, en vooral zichzelf heel erg tegenkomt. Dat is voor haar echter niets nieuws, want 17 jaar geleden, toen ze 19 was, heeft ze een hersenbloeding gehad, die grote gevolgen heeft gehad op haar leven.

Open door: 19.30
Start film: 20.00

🎨 Cultural

OT301

Ventilator Cinema // 19:30 // € 5

Genre: Drama, Science Fiction
Open: 19:00 - 22:00 hrs
Tickets: € 5

Dream Machine: AHRIMAN II
Door open : 19:00
Movie start : 19:30

Q&A with Director Mani Nickpour and Exposition Info:
The balance between light and darkness is put to the test. In the aftermath of a war in the Middle
East, an innocent Water Carrier falls victim to the violence, her tragic death sending ripples through
time.
Nima, an ex-soldier now living in Amsterdam, is tormented by guilt and fragmented memories. To
find redemption, he must confront his past with the help of a mysterious Dream Machine—while
Ahriman, the evil spirit of chaos, tempts Nima through his minion Linda, luring him into darkness.
Centuries earlier, King Cyrus the Great battles Ahriman, setting into motion events that will resonate
with Nima's journey across time. Their destinies are woven together, and only by facing their deepest
fears can they restore the light.
AHRIMAN II: Dream Machine is a tale rooted in ancient mythology, blending Persian, Greek, and
Egyptian influences with the unique flair of Japanese MANGA storytelling.

To redeem himself, Nima, an ex-soldier haunted by guilt, must confront a dark spirit manipulating his
past and present with the help of a mysterious Dream Machine—a battle that began centuries ago
with King Cyrus against Ahriman, the spirit of chaos, threatening the balance between light and
darkness across time.


Director BIO:
Mani Nickpour is a Dutch-Persian filmmaker based in Amsterdam, known for his teaching at film
schools and for his debut two-part feature film "Ahriman: Death Before Dying" and "Ahriman II:
Dream Machine," which won 'Best Fantasy Award' at Kanazawa Film Festival in Japan and 'Best
Feature Film Award' at Phenomena International Film Festival in Brazil.
Mani's passion for filmmaking began early, influenced by his father, who was deeply involved in films.
At seven, Mani appeared in a feature film, sparking his love for storytelling. His father also plays a key
role in the Ahriman films, adding a personal touch to his debut.
Since 2007, Mani has taught camera technique , editing and compositing at film schools like Open
Studio and the Gerrit Rietveld Academy. He also founded HADOKEN, an audiovisual production
company producing corporate films, short fiction, and feature films.
Mani's work is inspired by ancient symbolism and mythology, which are recurring themes in his films.
He collaborates with musicians on soundtracks, often contributing to the music himself.

Cast & Crew
Mani Nickpour as Nima
Selma Copijn as Andromeda and Linda
Samantha van den Doel as the Water-Carrier
Juliet Cannegieter as Goddess Anahita
Masaki Naito as Yorishiro
Olena Uttai  as Lady Uttai
Maree van der Linden as April
Lavinia Meijer as Angie
Saeid Nickpour as Doctor Razi
Shea Elmore as Spenta-Mainyu
Setsu Taichibana as Yume

Joost Knol - camera operator
Sierra Bloem - Assistent director and camera operator
Masood Banozade - camera operator
Alin Wishka - camera operator
Michael Williams - camera operator and producer (Japan)
David Bronkhorst - associate producer

Trailer: https://youtu.be/_GHYBra0mWk

Dream Machine: AHRIMAN II

Katie Duck

Genre: Live music, movement, film
Open: 20:00 - 21:00 hrs
Tickets: € 10
Line up: Mohammad Mahdi Behrad, Katie Duck, Ilaria Honsinger

Music: Mohammad Mahdi Behrad (Ney) 
Movement and Film edit: Katie Duck
Film Images: Ilaria Honsinger  

Doors open: 19:30
Show: 20:00-21:00
Drinks: 21:00-22:00  

Behrad learned the art of Ney as a child from shepherds in the mountain foothills of northern Iran. 
Katie Duck was introduced to Behrad one year ago on his visit to the Netherlands. They played a duet and discovered a connection.  

Delighted that he has returned to the Netherlands, their performance is a hypnotic experience, inspired by timeless folkloric love stories, with the glow of the Ney, partnered with live movement and Film.  

Background:  
One of Katie Duck's students in Movement Improvisation (Sara Behrad), returned to Iran in 2014. Despite the ban on dancing there, she performed secretly for a small group of spectators.  
To support her, Katie Duck created an audio tape for Sara to use during her performances. This tape also contained recordings of the voice of Sara's father, Mohammad Mehdi Behrad. Katie Duck, who had long been interested in working with Iranian music, learned that Sara's father was a master at playing the NEY, Iran's oldest and most mystical musical instrument. This aroused her curiosity and desire to meet him and explore possible collaborations.  
In the winter of 2023, Mohammad Mehdi traveled to the Netherlands to visit his daughter, who was now living there. This provided the opportunity to collaborate with Katie Duck on an experimental performance in Amsterdam, for a group of music and dance artists. After returning to Iran, Katie used parts of Mohammad Mehdi's music to create a new solo performance called The Day After. She was determined to create a performance, freely inspired by a timeless Iranian love story, in case Mohammad Mehdi came to the Netherlands again.  
Now that this special collaboration between two masters — after more than half a century of experience in their respective art forms — becomes reality, they present a unique performance, characterised by a strong spiritual connection, to the Dutch audience.

OT301-Ventilator Cinema // The Day After

Oneiroi

After about 1 year, OFF.BEAT returns to OT301. They will bring a night filled with dub, breakbeats, drum and bass and everything in between.
Besides that you can expect a cool visual stagedesign as well as art exhibitions.
Keep your agenda free and come to OFF.BEAT on december 14!

OFF.BEAT
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/off.beat.collective

Line up:

Rheenus B2B Zippo
Get ready for Rheenus B2B Zippo! After rocking the decks together at @resonant_events and @tribe_breda, these two are back to deliver a unique showcase of UK music across the BPM spectrum. With a deep love for dub, UK garage, breakbeat and much more.
www.instagram.com/rheenus/

Giggs B2B Sirua
Giggs B2B Sirua. Giggs has been growing fast as an artist. This man does not only have high energy behind the decks but also in his track selection. He is the founder of the Thursday Nights Dnb show and will show us a diverse selection of breaks on the 14th of december.
Sirua is a mirror in many ways. Mirroring the energy he gets from crowds and slapping them over the head with ravey synths and broken beats. Sirua is not bound by a single genre but finds energy in many where the bass is heavy and the rhythm is driving.
www.instagram.com/giggs.music/

Rayven Lux
If you visited our first event you will probably remember our next artist. No one else but Rayven Lux will return to OFF.BEAT! She is a killer behind the decks, lately she has totally found her sound in the so called Jungle tekno sound. But she isn't afraid to step away from that and surprise you with something else. Get ready for Rayven Lux.
www.instagram.com/rayvenlux/

Oneiroi
Oneiroi will also be back for some high energy madness. He is organiser at OFF.BEAT and you've might seen him play at Liquicity or Cheeky Monday. His music selection is always filled with funky and old school flavours and he never misses an opportunity to get the crowd dancing. Will he play a drum and bass set? will he play something else? Come to OFF.BEAT and find out!
www.instagram.com/oneiroi.music/

🪩 Party

OFF.BEAT

Axefield

Eldon

Spectral returns to OT301 with a bang, bringing together these forward thinking bass heads for a night of eclectic rhythms.

You don't want to miss Nala Brown, Rinse FM resident and DJ Mag's 2024 one-to-watch topping the bill, accompanied a stacked lineup of Axefield (Who's Susan & Intercept), PQQ (Judder) and D J Croft (Spectral), not to mention UK heavyweight talent and mystic dub poet ELDON hosting proceedings on the mic.

Experience a blazing hot blend of bass music, breakbeats, techno and garage, all the way up to hardcore and jungle tempos later in the night - with leftfield sounds for the heads and plenty of dancefloor weapons for the boogie crew!  

You'll also catch Spectral's experimental, analogue rooted video artwork beaming through the dance in typical style from Aimee Stroud & Dale Croft.

As ever Spectral is about coming together and celebrating the music we love, it's about a positive atmosphere and the community - anyone is truly welcome to join for the party.


// Nala Brown
Regarded as one of the Netherlands’ most captivating emerging DJs and named 'One to Watch in 2024' by DJ Mag, Nala is dedicated to redefining norms and championing diversity as she pushes the boundaries of the Dutch club scene.
Recently, she launched her residency on the renowned London station Rinse FM and performed at iconic venues including Fabric, Berghain, and De School. She also made waves at major festivals like Dekmantel, Glastonbury, Outlook, SXSW, CTM, and The Warehouse Project.
Additionally, her talent has been showcased on platforms such as Boiler Room, NTS, BBC 1Xtra, Oroko Radio, and Keep Hush. Consistently pushing the limits, it’s safe to say she is someone worth keeping an eye on!
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/nalabr0wn/

// Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/nalabr0wn
// Rinse FM: https://www.rinse.fm/shows/nala-brown


// Axefield
Axefield makes immersive electronic music inspired by architectural structures and large physical spaces. The Amsterdam-based artist builds absorbing worlds in which he explores how physical spaces make us feel. Speaking to you on a deeply personal level, Axefield wants to make you feel a certain way.
Do you want to dance or meditate? Axefield will make you do both.
Alongside crafting mind-expanding musical worlds, Axefield has also earned a reputation for his heavy club bangers, which he continues to unleash. Highlights that continue to do the rounds in clubs and festivals worldwide include 2023’s 'Transpersonal World EP' and 2021’s 'Cocktail Culture EP', both released on Intercept Records. 
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/whosaxefield
// Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/axefieldmusic
// Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6ov2mjV4oMELm0kUjTfUnB


// PQQ
Passionate about bold percussion grooves, experimental sound and UK bass scene in general, PQQ finds herself mixing varied genres of electronic music. In her sets she weaves together different shades of leftfield bass, instrumental grime and techno seasoned with tribal rhythms.
PQQ features regularly on Subtle Radio and holds a permanent residency at Judder, a label and community dedicated to supporting up-and-coming DJs and producers.
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/pqqshki
// Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/pqqshki


// D J Croft
D J Croft is Spectral's British founder now resident in Amsterdam. His selections draw deep from UK bass culture and run across styles from bruk to garage to breakbeat to house, techno and jungle.
HIs sets are rich with energy from percussion and breaks, vocal chops and heavy duty basslines, blending expertly curated sounds from the classics into the new school.
His Spectral mission is to fuse the visual and audible worlds, grow the dancefloor community and invite you to share the journey.
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/dalecroft
// Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dalejcroft


// Eldon
A rare one-off return to hosting duties from artist, DJ and all around riddim enthusiast.
With a long list of international stage appearances and releases as a rapper, ELDON knows his way round a microphone and has an unforgettable presence in the way he connects to a crowd.
He comes with a dancefloor pedigree as both experienced host and DJ, with his collections extending far back into various bass music cultures over the years and with it coming an intuitive know-how in orchestrating the dance.
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/eldonsomers
// Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6sv836Hc0GSRZ9wr2wNAxg?si=mFE0KwTrQR2x-w_1PYZxxQ


// Video by Aimee Stroud & Dale Croft
The collaboration between Aimee and Dale continues with analogue rooted practices forming initial blocks of the video process.
These are then manipulated digitally and turned into textured, rich video featuring echoes of urban city life juxtaposed with naturalistic forms.
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/_aimeestroud/?hl=en

Spectral: AMS // LDN

Join us for a special screening of “Begrijpt u nu waarom ik huil?” (Now do you get it?) organized by the Amsterdam Psychedelic Research Association (APRA). This 1969 documentary film by Dutch director Louis van Gasteren documents Dutch psychiatrist Dr. Jan Bastiaans’ treatment of concentration camp survivors through LSD-assisted psychotherapy. In particular, the film documents the treatment undergone by former concentration camp prisoner Joop. After facing the horrors of surviving in several concentration camps between 1941-1945, Joop returned home to his wife a different man. He had nightmares and was incapable of ordinary human contact. With two cameras, Van Gasteren shot over six and a half hours of the first treatment session Joop underwent, which was edited to over one hour of film. The film paints a deeply emotional picture of the depth of human trauma endured during the holocaust, shown through the eyes of one man. At the time of its release, the film made a big impression on Dutch society and even led to questions in parliament.

The film will be introduced with a brief talk on the historic, medical, and societal aspects of Bastiaans’ work with psychedelics by APRA's chair, Kenan de Leeuw. After the film screening, there will be a brief Q&A opportunity followed by drinks in the Ventilator Bar/Cafe.

Tickets are €4.99 for APRA members and €9.99 for non-members, and can be purchased through APRA's website: https://apra.science/events/special-event-dr-jan-bastiaans-lsd-therapy/

Ventilator Cinema // Dr. Jan Bastiaans’ LSD-therapy

We are inviting you for a night to collectively take joy in the momentary queer utopias, to tune in with the desires that arise from ourselves and our multisensorial dialogues with our environment. We are going to kick-start the evening by screening three short films (dir. Annette Kennerley and François Ozon) curated specifically to resonate with the group exhibition. Displaying multimedia artworks, the exhibition will platform queer artists who will be selected through an open call, thus creating our own queer archive. 

Program:
19:00 doors open
19:30 screening starts
20:30–22:30 exhibition opening with performances and dj’s!

We welcome submissions until the 27th of November. 
Link to submissions: https://forms.gle/RhguLurZbksumZk29

Geographies of Desire - Queer Archives Vol. 2

The Future

The PREN-Ki Suriname Short Film Festival, founded by The Under Foundation, is a stage for talent, creativity and passion. Our vision is to grow PREN-Ki into an annual event that inspires more Surinamese filmmakers in Suriname to share their stories with the world.

The PREN-Ki Festival offers filmmakers a platform to showcase their work and nurture the Surinamese film industry. This collaboration with Ventilator Cinema in Amsterdam will present the films from the first PREN-Ki edition. The intention is to increase the visibility of independent Surinamese filmmakers to a new international audience.

Location information:
Adress: Overtoom 301 Amsterdam
Ventilator cinema at OT301 - on the 2nd floor
Accesability: Only stairs. No elevator available to get to the 2nd floor
Publictransit: Tram stop ‘J.P. Heijestraat’: https://maps.app.goo.gl/BjWxieHsF7GTm7ab6

Car parking (Paid per hour): Reade Overtoom: https://reade.nl/zelf-regelen/op-bezoek

Social media Links
Co-Host Aftertalk - Host / Producer Ventilator Cinema - Jake Zuidveen: https://www.instagram.com/zuidveenjake/

Suriname Short Film Festival NL Ambassador/ Co-Host - Gaston Pierpont: https://www.instagram.com/gassje/

The Under - Project Management - Jomara: https://www.instagram.com/jomararoletti_/

The Under - Project Management Assistance & Finance - Gavin Lie-Atjam: https://www.instagram.com/tthurssdayy/

The Under - PR & Marketing - Siah Nuboer (https://www.instagram.com/siahvalentina_art/

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The Under - https://www.instagram.com/theunder.sr/

Ventilator Cinema : www.instagram.com/ventilator_cinema

PREN-Ki Suriname Short Film Festival

Richard Parker

Synatec

Genre: Techno
Open: 22:00 - 03:30 hrs
Tickets: € 10
Line up: Richard Parker, Synatec, Walichi

Timetable:
22:00 Walichi
23:00 Synatec
01:00 Richard Parker

Richard Parker:
Driven by strictly the love for music, Richard Parker is nothing but a true veteran when it comes to rocking dancefloors. His passion for great tunes, always forced him to renew himself and continuously merge fresh new sounds with solid underground records and proven classics. Not only does this vinyl-addict know how to get (and keep) you moving when hitting the decks, he’s also the ultimate option to complete, expand and/or upgrade your record collection.
Operating Killa Cutz Records straight from the heart of Amsterdam, Richard provides a large group of well renown DJ’s and pure music lovers with stacks of vinyl. Stuffed with exactly the tracks they were looking for, but also unexpected surprises and valuable hidden gems. House, Techno, Tech House, Breaks, Nu-Disco. Anything goes. If it rocks!
This versatility in styles reflect perfectly when Richard takes place in the DJ booth. His unique capability of selecting the right tracks compared with a natural sense of timing make this guy a real pleasure to listen and dance to. Not only has he always been a resident in Amsterdam’s legendary clubs like ROXY and Chemistry, but it also made him a true globetrotter by getting invited to share his passion for music all over the globe.
Richard Parker is digging deep and thoroughly through his extensive (Detroit) Techno collection and will come up with your- and his personal favourites for DAMN TECHNO on December 7th. Rest assured.

Synatec:
Synatec is a French-born, Amsterdam-based DJ & Producer with a rich history in electronic music. While studying Arts in Paris she became vastly influenced by artists like Kraftwerk, Depeche Mode, and EBM bands, she began DJing in the mid-90s, with her early sound shaped by labels like R&S and Warp. Her career took off in Paris, where she explored international industrial sounds. She later co-founded the B.A.S.S. collective, which was one of the first all-female DJ groups, inspiring many women in the rave scene.
Synatec's journey includes various DJ aliases, such as Witchcraft for Hardcore Techno and Nuala for Jungle/Drum'n Bass. She gained success in the Benelux, Germany, and Israel, and B.A.S.S performed at the renowned Lowlands festival. After a brief hiatus, she returned to Drum’n Bass in Amsterdam, followed by a shift back to her Techno and Electro roots. During the pandemic, she pursued certification in Electronic Music Production and relaunched her career through live streams and events.
In 2024, Synatec joined the DAMN TECHNO organization, organizing events to unite old-school and new-school techno communities. Her style is versatile, blending UK Breaks, Jungle, Techno, Hardcore, and Electro. Recently, she released "Limbo" on Da Traxx Recordings PARIS and had upcoming projects like “Missing Pieces” on Cherry Juice Recordings. Synatec continues to perform across Europe, including residencies in Amsterdam.
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-494696619
Insta: http://instagram.com/synatec_music
FB: https://www.facebook.com/Synatec/
RA: https://ra.co/dj/synatec
Bandcamp: https://da-traxxrecordings.bandcamp.com/track/limbo

Walichi:
Born in Miami, raised in Aruba, roots from Lebanon just like how Walichi (actual name Walid) doesn’t just play Techno no he mixes multiple subgenres and sometimes other genres as well in what we like to call a journey from one sound to the next or as Walichi likes to put it “Via my sets I send people into my ‘Ominous Lair’”

DAMn Techno

On Saturday December 7, Retro Palestine will be launched!

The PFFA will join forces with Ventilator Cinema for a special monthly celebration of Palestinian Cinema, accompanied by a souk (bazaar) with amazing vendors, and Palestinian vegan snacks by Culture Grub.

Once a month, we will dig deep into the PFFA 10 year archive of 77 films and present a surprise “sneak retro” screening with a special guest. The after-talks will range from live interviews to Zoom Q&As with directors based in Palestine.  

For only €11, your ticket will provide you with a monthly mini PFFA festival!

THE FIRST THREE DATES HAVE BEEN CONFIRMED:  
Saturday 7 December  
Saturday 11 January  
Saturday 15 February

Doors open at 18:00  
Market, bar and food  

Film starts at 19:00  
Sneak retro screening followed by a Q&A with a surprise guest  

Mingle at the cafe 21:00-closing  
Market, bar and food

Retro Palestine

Adam

Maggie

Christie

Eric

Anna

Standard

guestList

The OT301 was squatted ('99) and bought ('06) by Eerste Hulp bij Kunst. Public functions, housing and ateliers are combined for the arts and subculture.

When we, the Vereniging Eerste Hulp Bij Kunst (E.H.B.K.) first squatted the former film academy building in 1999, it was in very bad shape. The original plan of the local council, Stadsdeel Oud West, was to let it rot for a few years, then knock it down to build a bicycle path.
It was a really crazy idea. They budgeted it at something like 8 million euros, and everybody in the neighborhood was against it, particularly because theres a good bicycle path 50 meters down the road.
Naturally, it wasn‘t hard for us to come up with a better plan for the building. And after only one year of programming and presenting noncommercial art and music, the Project Management Bureau of Amsterdam named the OT301 an incubator for artists. Broedplaats Amsterdam, a new project started by the city to fund subcultural initiatives, granted us €770,000 for fire-safety repairs, and wind and water-resistant renovations.
With this support from the city, we went from squatters to legal renters, and were given a four year rental contract from Stadsdeel. This ensured the cultivation of an environment where artists could grow and experiment without commercial interference. It also enabled them to keep ticket prices for public events affordable, and provide low-cost in-house services, like printing, web-design, video production, and audio mastering, all aimed at artists and nonprofit groups.
After a couple of years of renting the option to buy the building came up. Although we had no money we started thinking about how we could get the money together to buy the building we all loved. The Triodos Cultuur fonds agreed to back us with a mortgage, so we had a very long internal meeting about wether or not we should buy the building as a collective. There was pros and cons and not everybody agreed on all the terms but we all realized that if we wouldn’t buy it someone else would and that might be the end of us. So we did it, we bought the building and since 2007 we have been the official owners of the OT301.
When changing from squatters to renters we had to change our internal structure and when we bought the building, we had to change some things again. We became an official building with licenses and all the rules that come with those licenses. The opposite of what we as former squatters were used to, but that’s the path we chose to take.
In the following years we slowly developed our democratic system and had our ups and downs. Meetings sometimes took more then 6 hours and decisions sometimes took weeks or months to take. Nonetheless we always have a core group of people that are willing to put in their time and effort to make it work.
At this moment we are still developing and shaping our organization and thoughts. We will probably always be a living organism that always allows itself to renew and reshape.
We hope to stay an inspiring building/organization that programs music, art, dance, theatre, film, workshops, vegan food and other experimental events for many more years. 

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(Text and image) 
https://www.ot301.nl/agenda

OT301

1.42K

517

Ventilator Cinema // 19:30 // € 5

Dream Machine: AHRIMAN II

OT301-Ventilator Cinema // The Day After

OFF.BEAT

Spectral: AMS // LDN

Ventilator Cinema // Dr. Jan Bastiaans’ LSD-therapy

Geographies of Desire - Queer Archives Vol. 2

PREN-Ki Suriname Short Film Festival

DAMn Techno

Retro Palestine

December

OT301

1.42K

517

Ventilator Cinema // 19:30 // € 5

Dream Machine: AHRIMAN II

OT301-Ventilator Cinema // The Day After

OFF.BEAT

Spectral: AMS // LDN

Ventilator Cinema // Dr. Jan Bastiaans’ LSD-therapy

Geographies of Desire - Queer Archives Vol. 2

PREN-Ki Suriname Short Film Festival

DAMn Techno

Retro Palestine

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December