ANNE+

The series centres on Anne (24) reflecting on her relationships. In each episode she tells the story of her being with a different partner i.e. Anne+Lily etc. As the series unfolds we follow Anne in her young adult life in Amsterdam happily indulging in various relationships. The series has been recognised as groundbreaking for not rendering the homosexuality of its characters as problematic and reaching a wide audience (500,000 views) with its light touch.It originated when a few years ago the screenwriter sent a message to the director: ‘What if we made a series about ourselves? We never see ourselves represented!’ She created a series that she, being lesbian herself, would have loved so see when growing up, to have role models in the media to identify with. Maud and Valerie created a fund that aims for more representation of different genders and sexuality. Most of the crew working on Anne+ is personally connected to the gendertheme. They crowd-funded a pilot, did the casting and only then hooked up with a broadcaster. The production was spotted by dramaturg Sacha Gertsik and adopted as part of the search for new voices and the refreshing stories they can bring. We are therefore very proud to say that a second season of ANNE+ is in the works!