New drama series on MH17 Aftermath
KRO-NCRV and Horizon Film are developing a new drama series about the aftermath of the MH17 tragedy. The series highlights the courageous efforts of bereaved families, investigators, journalists, and the Ukrainian community as they seek truth, justice, and closure. Directed by Diederik van Rooijen and written by Anne Barnhoorn, the series pays tribute to the victims while uncovering untold personal stories.
Netflix Reveals Official Title ‘iHostage’
Netflix has announced iHostage as the official title for their upcoming thriller, produced by Horizon Film. Inspired by the 2022 Apple Store hostage crisis in Amsterdam, iHostage offers a tense, multi-perspective look at the dramatic events.
Directors of Alpha 00 Announced
Horizon Film reveals the six talented directors chosen for the upcoming police drama series Alpha 00, produced in collaboration with NTR. The series, set to air in 2025, will feature gripping cases like hostage situations and terrorist threats, with each episode directed by a different filmmaker. Written by Simon de Waal and showrun by Michiel van Jaarsveld, Alpha 00 offers a behind-the-scenes look at fictional Dutch police operations, with ongoing themes of corruption and personal trauma. The series is part of NPO’s talent development initiative.
"Sphinx" gets Belgium release on Streamz
Our hit series Sphinx is available for streaming on Streamz as of today, June 13th. The series was originally released in the Netherlands on March 22nd exclusively by Videoland but has since been sold by sales agent Mediawan to Streamz for a Belgium release on June 13th. All six episodes will be exclusively available for Belgium binge-watching on Streamz from today.
Wanted: Directorial Talent for Horizon Film’s new Police Drama Series ‘Alpha 00’
Do you want to further develop as a director in suspense, action, and human drama? Then the new NTR talent development program is for you. NTR and Horizon Film are seeking six upcoming directors for the new high-end drama series ‘Alpha 00’.
New Crime Series "Suga" Announced with Gijs Naber and Elise Schaap
Horizon Film is excited to announce the upcoming crime series “Bad Standing”, starring Gijs Naber and Elise Schaap. The new drama, set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video in 2025, is created by Diederik van Rooijen (“Penoza”, “Sphinx”).
'SPHINX' Starting March 22 Exclusively on Videoland
The brand-new psychological thriller series 'SPHINX' by Horizon Film will be available for streaming in its entirety on Videoland starting March 22. Created by Diederik van Rooijen, the Original series unveils the captivating tale of fourteen-year-old Minke Moorman (played by newcomer Andrea Vass), who reappears exactly three years after her disappearance, now bearing a mysterious wing tattoo on her back. What follows is a riveting thriller where Minke is still under the influence of the enigmatic Sphinx.
New Netflix movie announced
Netflix will release a new movie by Horizon Film next year based on true events; a gripping thriller centered around a hostage situation in the heart of Amsterdam, at the Apple Store. Filming is set to begin soon under the direction of Bobby Boermans.
Horizon Launches
By launching Horizon Film, the three seasoned film and television professionals are joining forces to create distinctive and groundbreaking drama for a wide and diverse audience. This new collaboration has led to a strong beginning, with the company's first major drama series already filmed and currently in post-production. Additionally, two other projects are in pre-production: a high-end action series and an edge-of-your-seat film.