paroolOct 26, 2026, 13:23

Struggling Eye Filmmuseum appoints new director Emily Ansenk

Emily Ansenk has been named the new director of Amsterdam's Eye Filmmuseum, taking over as the institution works to recover from a leadership crisis and a record 3.2 million euro deficit. Bringing significant cultural sector experience, she aims to lead the museum through its ongoing financial reorganization and address internal concerns.

Emily Ansenk has been appointed as the new director of the Eye Filmmuseum in Amsterdam, following the departure of Bregtje van der Haak in April. Ansenk brings extensive experience to the role, having previously served as the director of the Holland Festival and the Kunsthal Rotterdam. She faces the significant challenge of stabilizing the institution, which has recently experienced a leadership crisis and a record loss of 3.2 million euros in 2025. This financial turbulence led to a major reorganization and widespread staff dissatisfaction regarding the previous management's handling of the situation and reported issues of social insecurity.

Despite these hardships, the museum has expressed optimism about its future, citing promising financial forecasts for 2026. As an internationally recognized institute, Eye Filmmuseum remains a key custodian of the Netherlands' film heritage. Ansenk has stated her commitment to leveraging her leadership background to help navigate the museum's artistic and strategic challenges, aiming to steer the prominent cultural institution into a more stable and productive era.

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Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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