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Meet our 2026 LAIF Juror

Kanso Ogbolu @thesmilinghat 
VFX Artist & Animation Specialist, Alfred International

Kanso Ogbolu is a Nigerian-born creative based in the Netherlands, working at the intersection of storytelling, design and animation. With over 16 years of experience across the creative sector, his work spans architecture, advertising, visual storytelling and animation.

He holds a Master’s degree in Animation, graduating cum laude from St Joost School of Art and Design in the Netherlands. At Alfred International B.V., he works as a VFX Artist and Animation Specialist, translating ideas into compelling visual experiences from concept through to final execution.

Kanso is also an Animation Director at OBK Studios, where he develops original IPs, content ideas and animation experiments. His work has earned recognition across multiple film festivals, reflecting both his technical expertise and ability to create stories that connect with audiences.

He will be judging the NON ADS LAIF category.

#LAIFAwards #GlitchToGreat #LAIF2026
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I don’t know who the hell that is on the left but LFG 😂😂😂
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🎬 Greenlight goes into production.

Last week, Femke’s Final Complaint became the first of our three selected Greenlight projects to be shot.

From pitch to preparation and now to set, it’s exciting to see the first film from this new programme becoming a reality.

A huge congratulations to Kanso Oğbolu and the entire team behind Femke’s Final Complaint for completing the shoot. The film now moves into post-production, while AERF and On the Volcano are getting ready to shoot soon.

And this is only the beginning.

Have an idea for a film? The second phase of Shortcutz Greenlight will open for submissions soon. Start working on your pitch, follow us for the announcement, and visit our website to learn more about the programme and how Greenlight can help you bring your project to life.

Greenlight supported by:

@canonnederland @aputure.europe @vocas
@dutchdirectorsguild @filmmore @mimm.nl
@postaamsterdam @shure @nse_editors

#ShortcutzGreenlight #DutchFilm #Filmmakers #ShortFilm #FilmCommunity
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Onze crowdfundingcampagne is NU LIVE!

Bekijk ons promotiefilmpje en krijg alvast een voorproefje van “Femke’s Final Complaint”. In augustus starten we met de opnames, maar daarvoor hebben we JULLIE hulp nodig.

We hebben 35 dagen de tijd om €8.000 op te halen. Hiermee dekken we de basiskosten, zoals catering, reiskosten en de vergoedingen voor cast en crew.

Wil je ons steunen? Dan hebben we verschillende leuke tegenprestaties voor je klaarstaan. Je vindt de link in onze bio.

Help ons ook door dit project te delen! Ook als je niet kunt doneren, zouden we dat ontzettend waarderen.

De aliens houden ons in de gaten... laten we ze zien dat de mensheid zich wél kan verenigen! 💪🏽

Vragen? Stuur ons een DM!

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Our crowdfunding campaign is NOW LIVE! 

Check out our promo video to get a little taste of “Femke’s Final Complaint”. We will start filming in August, but first we need YOUR help. 

We have 35 days to raise €8000. This is to cover basic costs like catering, travel, and pay for cast and crew. 

If you would like donate, we have a variety of nice perks to offer in return. You can find the link in our bio. 

Please also share this project! Even if you cannot donate, sharing would mean a lot to us. 

The aliens are watching us... let’s show them that humanity CAN unite!

Questions? Send us a DM!

@producedbyrome @thesmilinghat @obk_studios @lienekeveen @liekewitteveen_ @canonnederland @aputure.lighting @shure @filmmoreamsterdam @dutchdirectorsguild @nlcinemaeditors @vocasnl @postavermaas @voordekunst @mimm.privatekitchen @shortcutz_amsterdam 

#crowdfunding #filmmaking #scifi #satire #shortfilm
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