After a well-considered evaluation, we decided not to restart the filming of Duyster in June. Social distancing does not make it possible to realize both a safe set and a great movie. That is not a fun decision to make, but it is the right call. The plan is now to restart in September. We expect the conditions to be more workable then. In the meantime, we are not wasting time, and we are working on editing the first half of the film. Thanks again for your support. We will keep you informed!

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Wow! Duyster's crowdfunding ended at 188%. No fewer than 121 people supported us financially - and that is phenomenal. After the uppercut of corona and the postponing of filming, this is very warm and motivating. We thank you all and will not disappoint you.

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To protect the health of our cast, crew and their friends and family in these corona times, Duyster postpones his last 5 shooting days.

We are thinking positive. We will use this delay to already start editing the first 5 shooting days, and are still aiming for a release this fall.

Postponing is the right decision, but it is also an expensive decision. Especially since Duyster already works with a very small budget. Therefore: extra support to finish this ambitious project full of talented and driven people remains welcome.

Thank you to everyone who supports our project. The first shooting days went very well and we will not disappoint you with the end result.

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Wow! Duyster achieved its 100% goal very fast. Thanks everyone. It's great to see so many people believe in our project.

Now what? Collecting 5,000 euros was our hope, but not our need. Duyster can really use more budget. All the money received goes to a better movie. To stronger effects. To better locations. To our wonderful cast and crew.

Thank you for continuing to support Duyster - and for sharing our project with your friends, family, colleagues ... Let's go for 150%!

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Nora, Bas and Milan make a school documentary about Johannes Duyster, Antwerp’s executioner in the early 17th century. The executioner was ruthless ... until his own daughter was accused of witchcraft.

Duyster bought her freedom with a promise: he will track down and execute 100 witches. The story fascinates the students. But they quickly come into contact with strange incidents, mysterious characters, and a demonic threat.

FOUND FOOTAGE HORROR

"Duyster" is a found footage horror film with supernatural elements. Many locations and rituals from the film are completely authentic. As a viewer you are in the front row during a captivating rush. The filming of Duyster takes place in March 2020 in Antwerp.

WHY WE WANT TO MAKE DUYSTER

Making films in Belgium is difficult. There is only room for a handful of titles per year - and horror is not the easiest genre to get funded. As a filmmaker you also have to be patient. Submit files, appear before committees, and wait ... wait ... wait. Filmmakers Jordi and Thomas have no patience. They are convinced of their idea, and want to make this film in 2020, after 2 years of hard preparation.

With Duyster, they show that you can create a stiff and haunting horror film with few resources. For this they surround themselves with a fantastic team of talented and passionate people.