"Pluk de Nacht" (or "Seize the Night") offers a quality  selection of unreleased independent cinema, art and mixed media to new  audiences through alternative ways of distribution, special events and  free open-air screenings. Devoted to introduce new audiences to the  finest international cinema and art, the festival screens films that  haven’t been acquired or released by local distributors.

During ten festival days, thousands of visitors enjoy cinema, art  and performances. Films are projected in the open air at a unique former  harbour near the centre of Amsterdam. The admission to all festival  activities and screenings is free.

The 8th edition of Seize the Night – Open Air Film Festival Amsterdam will take place from August 4 till August 13, 2011.

The  festival is organised by the Seize the Night foundation and is produced  by a large group of volunteers that consist of young film  professionals, artists and students that all share a passion for cinema.