About Us

Rinkel Film & Docs is an Amsterdam-based film production company founded by Reinier Selen in 1996. We create narratives that give you food for thought. Never afraid to provoke, challenge or rebel to tell our stories. Our first feature film was Van God Los, our last one is not even written yet.

In the past 27 years, we have established a remarkable name in the global film industry and we’re proud to have produced award-winning features, TV Series and TV movies.

Our films were nominated for A-festivals such as the European Film Awards, Toronto and Sundance. Rafiki, the Kenian LGBTQ drama was selected for Cannes and other festivals worldwide. We are proud that our movies are made by Oscar-nominated directors such as Paula van der Oest and Ben Sombogaart.

We have produced 39 films and TV series and grossed over 150 awards at filmfestivals worldwide. Productions that are vulnerable, tough, direct and humane. Productions that are mostly inspired by real authentic stories.

Creative producer Jelle Nesna has been working with Rinkel Film for over 15 years on projects like Accused, Rafael, Hidden in the Spotlight and Strijder.

Rinskje Raap and Julia Rombout joined the company in 2016. Rinskje was promoted to producer in 2021, and while Julia had already been producing fiction films, she established Rinkel Docs early 2023, together with Reinier Selen. Norms and values are their driving force, creating content that represents today’s world.

Director and creative producer Mark de Cloe joined the producers team in 2022.

We value our work and our employees. Our workplace offers a safe space where creatives can florish and bring their ideas to life.