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Schmutz Cinema banner for the programme Road Tripping on a film still from Heavy Load by Heavy Load Studio

Schmutz Cinema

Schmutz Cinema brings pornography to the big screen, celebrating it as a vibrant art form. We create intimate, high-energy spaces where cinematic storytelling and erotic imagination collide, reframing pleasure as a vital part of feeling alive.

From die-hard adult cinema fans to the delightfully curious, everyone has a seat. No judgment, no shame. Just great films, warm energy, and a healthy dose of humor.

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Poster art with film stills from Heavy Load by Heavy Load Studio (banner) and Rites of Spring by Four Chambers (poster).

Poster for curated by Schmutz Cinema for International Queer and Migrant Film Festival (IQMF) in LAB111 in Amsterdam in May 2026 called Viva la Prostitution.
Poster for curated by Schmutz Cinema for InScnience Film Festival in Nijmegen in March 2026 called Futures of Desire.
Poster for Curated by Schmutz Cinema for Kaboom Animation Festival in Amsterdam called Your Yuck is My Yum.

curated by Schmutz

Curated by Schmutz offers bespoke film and event programming tailored for festivals, art spaces, and cultural venues. As specialists in contemporary pornography and erotic arts, we turn complex, taboo-breaking topics into crowd-favourite, ethically crafted audience experiences.

We’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with powerhouses like Kaboom Animation Festival, Sickhouse, InScience, International Queer and Migrant Film Festival (IQMF), and beyond.

Looking for expert curation, a fresh perspective, or a touch of high-brow heat for your next event? Get in touch. We’d love to dream something up together.

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Poster art (below) with film stills from Wetware by Alessandro Amaducci, Escorpiônikas—Countermanifesto by Matheus Mello and Docking by Trevor Anderson.

A person in a black latex outfit and a mask is standing next to a wall, with another person, also in black latex, in a crouched position. The image features the text 'Schmutz Cinema' and 'erotic arthouse' overlaid, indicating it is related to an erotic film venue or event.

Close-up on…

Close-up on… is our expanded, interdisciplinary programme that zooms in on one hyper-specific theme at a time. Weaving together film screenings, panel discussions, show&tells, live music, performance and readings, we dismantle taboos and cultivate sexual literacy in style.

Our goal? To redefine sex from a performance into an intimate, collective reflection. By bridging the gap between adult industry events, profit-driven online spaces, and academic discourse, Close-up on… creates a welcoming ‘third space’ to explore intimacy with curiosity, heart, and nuance.

The first editions took place in 2026 at LAB111 and were supported by AFK (Amsterdams Fonds voor de Kunst).

Cover image for a variety show titled 'Close-up on Nurture,' featuring a close-up of a woman and a man lying together in an intimate pose, with text indicating the show is about pregnancy, lust, and care.

Poster art with film stills from Rubber Gimps by Frocktheworld (banner) and Maman by Four Chambers (poster).

A woman with curly hair standing in low lighting, with text overlay about an event titled 'Rites & Rituals' at Schmutz Cinema in Amsterdam, scheduled for January 16 at 9:00 PM.