Steffen Haars, a renowned writer and director, entered the world of entertainment in the year 1980, marking the beginning of a successful career that would later yield widespread acclaim. His notable body of work includes the New Kids movie series, a cinematic endeavour that has garnered significant attention and popularity. The setting for this series is the quaint and picturesque small town of Maaskantje, a place that holds a special significance in Steffen's life, as it is the same town where he spent his formative years alongside his younger brother, Tim Haars, a talented actor in his own right.
The cinematic achievements of Steffen Haars and Flip van der Kuil, the visionary writers and directors behind the New Kids franchise, reached unprecedented heights of popularity, as an astonishing 1.6 million moviegoers flocked to Dutch theaters to experience the unbridled excitement of New Kids Turbo, which premiered in 2010, followed by its highly anticipated sequel, New Kids Nitro, which hit the big screens a year later.
Notably, the cinematic productions garnered an impressive array of accolades, with the prestigious Best Director honor being bestowed upon the team responsible for the critically acclaimed film "New Kids Turbo" at the esteemed Austin-based Fantastic Fest, a renowned festival celebrating the best in genre cinema.
The year 2013 marked a significant milestone in the career of Dutch filmmaker Steffen Haars, as his cinematic masterpiece, "Bros Before Hos", made its way to the big screen, boasting an impressive cast that included none other than his own brother, the talented Tim Haars, alongside the acclaimed Dutch actress Sylvia Hoeks, who has since gained international recognition for her captivating performance in the critically acclaimed science fiction epic, "Blade Runner 2049".
In the subsequent calendar year, a new cinematic endeavor was unveiled, entitled "Ron Goossens Low Budget Stuntman", which once again featured the talented Tim Haars in a starring capacity.
In the year 2017, a cinematic masterpiece titled Krazy House, masterfully crafted by the visionary Steffen Haars, made its highly anticipated debut at the world-renowned Sundance Film Festival, a premier platform for showcasing exceptional talent and innovative storytelling.
Steffen Haars' forthcoming slasher comedy, titled Get Away, is a collaborative effort with renowned writer Nick Frost. This highly anticipated film is slated to make its global debut at the prestigious Fantastic Fest in 2024, marking a significant milestone in its journey to the big screen. Following its world premiere, Get Away will enjoy an exclusive theatrical run, allowing audiences to experience the film in a traditional cinematic setting. Finally, in 2025, the slasher comedy will make its way to the popular streaming platform Shudder, where it will be available for viewers to enjoy at their leisure.
