Slieker Film

What Slieker Film does

Slieker Film is the arthouse cinema (filmhuis) of Friesland, Netherlands, operated by the non-profit foundation Stichting Film in Friesland from a single location at Wilhelminaplein 92 in Leeuwarden. The organization runs three indoor cinema halls (named the pink, green, and blue rooms) plus a 600-capacity outdoor cinema venue (Bajes Buitenbios) at the Blokhuispoort courtyard, and is supported by a team of approximately 17 staff. Its core offering is curated arthouse, documentary, classic, and international film programming, organized under multiple sub-brands including SliekerDoks (documentaries), Klassieker in Slieker (classic films), The Sound of Slieker (music films), Ultrakort (Dutch short animations), Seniorenmiddagen (senior matinees), and Kinderfilms in dbieb (children's films in partnership with the public library).

The business model combines individual ticket sales, recurring Cineville subscription access (€19/month for unlimited visits across 50+ Dutch theaters), educational screening bookings for primary, secondary, and MBO schools (€5-7.50 per student), private event and end-of-year school rental screenings (€275-300), Film & Food dining-plus-cinema packages with Café Thús, and at-home streaming via the Picl platform. Slieker serves a regional Friesland audience with five named customer segments — students/schools, senior citizens, film enthusiasts, the LGBTQ+ community, and the general public — and operates a community-led, event-driven go-to-market model that emphasizes curated programming, themed events, and institutional partnerships over transactional volume.

The organization is led by Directeur-bestuurder Hester Terpstra and programmeur Harmen Huizenga. In 2025, Slieker achieved a record 69,639 visits (20.1% growth) and 4,300 educational visits (27.3% growth), supported by Europa Cinemas network membership providing European Commission and CNC France funding, Dutch Film Fund (Nederlands Filmfonds) collaboration, and a broad partnership ecosystem with local NGOs, schools, hospitality venues, and tourism bodies. The organization is regionally focused, has no external venture or private equity investment, and functions as a cultural-institution rather than a venture-scale business.

Name

Slieker Film

Legal name

Stichting Film in Friesland

Website

https://sliekerfilm.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Arthouse Cinema Services

NAICS

Motion Picture Theaters (except Drive-Ins) (512131), Motion Picture and Video Exhibition (51213)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture Theaters (7830)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPADAKAB

Independent & Art-house Cinemas

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Film & Video Production/Distribution/Exhibition (Cinemas, Film Festivals, Screenings)

SECONDARYMPADAKAF

Screening Rooms & Cinematheques (Nonprofit/Institutional)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Film & Video Production/Distribution/Exhibition (Cinemas, Film Festivals, Screenings)

SECONDARYMPADAKAL

Programming, Booking & Repertory Exhibition Services

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Film & Video Production/Distribution/Exhibition (Cinemas, Film Festivals, Screenings)

SECONDARYMPADAKAI

Campus & Educational Screenings (Universities, Schools)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Film & Video Production/Distribution/Exhibition (Cinemas, Film Festivals, Screenings)

SECONDARYEDAGALAK

Children’s & Youth Educational Entertainment (Edutainment)

Education/Educational Publishing & Learning Content/Educational Media & Multimedia (Video, Audio, Interactive)

Keywords

• Arthouse cinema
• Film education
• Documentary screenings
• Classic film programming
• Community cinema

Headquarters

HQ city

Leeuwarden

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Ticket sales: Individual admission tickets for film screenings across three cinema halls
2. Cineville subscription: Unlimited film visits via Cineville pass (€19/month), allowing access to Slieker and 50+ theaters across Netherlands
3. Educational screenings: School group bookings for primary, secondary, and vocational education with pricing from €5-7.50 per student
4. Private event rentals: End-of-year film screenings for school groups, rental pricing €275-300 for private screenings

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Slieker Film operates an arthouse cinema in Leeuwarden, Friesland, with three indoor screening halls and a 600-capacity outdoor venue, offering curated film programming including arthouse, documentaries, classic films, and special events. The organization runs film education programs for primary, secondary, and vocational schools, and provides subscription access (Cineville) and home streaming (Picl) to extend its cinema experience beyond the venue.

Product overview

Slieker Film is a cinema chain (filmhuis) in Leeuwarden, Friesland, operating as a unified cinema experience with diverse programming. The core offering consists of film screenings across multiple halls, supplemented by specialty programming including documentaries (SliekerDoks), classic films (Klassieker in Slieker), music films (The Sound of Slieker), senior screenings (Seniorenmiddagen), children's films (Kinderfilms in dbieb), film education (Educatie), outdoor cinema (Bajes Buitenbios), and film analysis workshops (Hoe lees ik een film?). Additional services include at-home streaming via Picl, unlimited membership via Cineville Pass, and culinary pairings via Film & Food events. The cinema also programs special themed events, Pride screenings with Queer Factory, and showcases emerging Dutch animation through the Ultrakort program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bajes Buitenbios: Outdoor cinema initiative held at the Blokhuispoort courtyard in Leeuwarden, featuring four evenings of films on a 10 by 8 meter screen with capacity for 600 visitors
• SliekerDoks
• Klassieker in Slieker
• The sound of Slieker
• FilmVriend
• Cineville

Products and services

• Film Screenings Core film screenings across three cinema halls (pink, green, blue) at the Wilhelminaplein location, offering a diverse program of new releases, classic films, documentaries, and special events for the Friesland community.
• Cineville Pass Unlimited cinema membership card providing access to film screenings at Slieker and 50+ theaters across the Netherlands for €19 per month, with priority booking access for Cineville members.
• Picl Home Streaming At-home streaming service allowing viewers to watch films from the Slieker catalog via the Picl platform, extending cinema access beyond the physical venue.
• Film Education (Educatie) Film education programs for primary, secondary, and vocational education levels, including school screenings, film lessons, and the Filmfeest event, priced €5–€7.50 per student with minimum booking thresholds.
• Bajes Buitenbios Outdoor cinema experience at the Blokhuispoort courtyard featuring four evenings of film screenings under the open sky during summer, with capacity for 600 visitors.
• SliekerDoks Documentary screening program showcasing the best and most surprising documentaries, with dedicated programming and special events.
• Klassieker in Slieker Classic film programming featuring timeless films in the form of tributes, jubilee screenings, or retrospectives, including restored 4K classics.
• Seniorenmiddagen Monthly senior matinee film screening events specifically selected for senior audiences with free refreshments, partnering with Stichting Vier het Leven for volunteer escort services.
• Kinderfilms in dbieb Children's films presented in partnership with dbieb library at the library's chapel space, featuring activities and crafts during school holidays.
• The Sound of Slieker Music-focused film program featuring documentaries and live music registrations on the big screen.
• Hoe lees ik een film? Film analysis program with Lidewijde Paris, offering viewing tips, in-depth discussions, and monthly film reading sessions.
• Ultrakort Curated short Dutch animated films (2 minutes) from the Filmfonds, shown as pre-features before main film presentations to introduce young talent.
• Film & Food Film and food pairing events combining cinema screenings with dinner service before or after screenings at Café Thús, including Valentine's dinner packages and themed events.
• Private Screening Rentals Private cinema hall rentals for end-of-year film screenings and special events, with small hall (40 seats) at €275 and large hall (80 seats) at €300.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20.1% visitor growth in 2025 to 69,639 visits
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Noordelijk Film FestivalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 19 August 2026Ticket sales and event management for Bajes Buitenbios outdoor cinema handled by Noordelijk Film Festival organization. Both are part of Stichting Film in Friesland.
• IVN Leeuwarden e.o.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 2026Collaboration with Institute for Nature Education & Sustainability for documentary screenings with discussions, such as 'The Tale of Silyan' about storks and nature conservation.
• Visit LeeuwardenminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 May 2025Partnership for '150 years Mata Hari' jubilee project celebrating the Leeuwarden icon with special documentary screenings and events.
• Europa CinemascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSlieker is a member of the Europa Cinemas network, receiving financial support from the European Commission (Creative Europe/MEDIA program) and CNC (France). Network comprises 1,200+ cinemas in 42 countries focusing on European films and youth programming.
• Thús (Café)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Café Thús for Film & Food events combining cinema screenings with restaurant dining experiences. Thús provides catering for special events including Valentine's dinner, Tarantino day, and high tea specials.
• Queer FactoryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration for Pride programming showcasing LGBTQ+ films during Pride month (June). Queer Factory is an organization supporting queer community visibility in Leeuwarden and Friesland.
• dbieb LeeuwardenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with public library for children's film screenings in the library's chapel space, offering cozy cinema experience with activities during school holidays.
• StjoerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Stjoer, an organization supporting people with social or psychological vulnerabilities, for Q&A events on mental health topics such as the documentary 'Mijn woord tegen het mijne' about voice hearing.
• NHL StendenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with NHL Stenden university for audience development and community engagement initiatives.
• Amnesty International LeeuwardenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial partnership for human rights-themed film programming and discussions.
• Stichting Vier het LevenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with accessibility organization that provides volunteer escorts for seniors and people with mobility limitations to attend cinema screenings.
• Nederlands FilmfondsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Dutch film fund for Ultrakort program showcasing short animations (2 minutes) by Dutch filmmakers before main feature presentations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• 't Hoogt: Utrecht-based arthouse cinema with multi-screen programming, film education, and special events similar to Slieker. Comparable Dutch filmhuis with overlapping educational and cultural programming focus.
• Filmhuis Lumen: Independent Dutch filmhuis (arthouse cinema) in Delft with comparable curated programming, film education programs, and reliance on the Cineville network. Closest functional analogue as a regional non-profit cinema serving a similar Dutch community role.
• IFC Center: Independent arthouse cinema in New York with curated independent, documentary, and repertory programming. Comparable as a specialized non-multiplex film venue focused on quality curated programming for film enthusiasts.
• Lumière Cinema Maastricht: Arthouse cinema in Maastricht operating as a non-profit with comparable curated programming, educational initiatives, and Cineville participation. Comparable regional Dutch filmhuis structure and audience model.
• Natlab Eindhoven: Independent cinema in Eindhoven with curated arthouse, documentary, and classic programming and Cineville participation. Comparable as a regional Dutch filmhuis with similar programming strategy and non-profit orientation.
• The Movies Amsterdam: Historic Amsterdam arthouse cinema operating with curated independent film programming and Cineville membership. Comparable Dutch filmhuis model serving film enthusiasts in a major Dutch urban market.

Broad incumbents

• Eye Filmmuseum: Larger Dutch film institution combining museum, exhibition, and arthouse cinema programming. A broader incumbent in the same Dutch film/cinema space, with overlapping arthouse and educational mission but a much larger footprint and institutional scale.
• BFI Southbank: London-based arthouse cinema complex run by the British Film Institute with repertory, festival, and educational programming. Broader incumbent operating at much larger scale but with overlapping arthouse exhibition and film education activities.

Regional players

• Cinemateket Oslo: Norwegian non-profit repertory and arthouse cinema affiliated with film museum programming. Comparable as a regional European non-profit film exhibition and cultural-educational institution, but operating in a different Nordic market.
• Ciné Lumière: London-based arthouse cinema with curated independent, foreign-language, and repertory programming combined with film education. Comparable programming mix and educational focus, but operates in a different (UK) market than Slieker.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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