EYE is made up of five departments: Collection, Knowledge & Education, Presentation, Communication and Operations. Download the organisational chart at the bottom of this page
Collection
Responsible for the Netherlands’ cinematographic heritage, EYE manages an extensive and internationally prominent collection that features 37,000 films, 500,000 photographs and 60,000 film posters. Each year the collection expands through acquisitions, donations and bequests. The Collection department digitalises thousands of films and photographs as part of the collaborative project Images for the Future. Supplemented with text and/or other materials to place them in context, these films and photos are then made available in various websites, databases and applications. In this way, a growing part of the EYE collection is accessible for the general public, educational institutions, scientific research, businesses and other organizations. Read more about EYE’s unique collection.
Knowledge & Education
Education is one of EYE’s core tasks. By offering training for the educational, film and library sectors, EYE contributes to the advancement of expertise and media education. EYE has much to offer in the areas of elementary and secondary education, as can be seen from the websites Filmeducatie, Klassefilm and MovieZone. EYE also participates in scientific research, stimulates debate and is responsible for a number of publications. The Knowledge & Education department is currently being formed. Read more on the Education page.
Presentation
EYE presents film in relation to current and historical developments in art, culture, media and society. In doing so, EYE often steps outside of the boundaries of film by using theatre, live music, poetry, dance and the visual arts in its presentations. In the new building on the IJ River and numerous other locations, EYE organises exhibitions, film programmes, festivals and other events. Digital presentations are also an important part of the Presentation department’s work.
