Lotte and Karlijn Milder, aka the Milder Sisters, are a film directing duo and, as their name suggests, actual sisters. Combining their expertise in acting and cinematography, they bring untold, often female-driven stories to life.

Their passion lies in fiction, which made it a dream come true to shoot their first international period piece, FANNY. The film premiered as the opening film of the Academy Award-qualifying Busan International Short Film Festival and won the Grand Prize for Best Screenplay at Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival. Following its award win, Fanny went on to screen at Laemmle Theatres in Los Angeles and has since been submitted for consideration in the Best Live Action Short Film category at the 99th Academy Awards. Featuring an international cast and crew, the film was shot in the Netherlands, Hungary and Belgium.

The sisters are currently developing the feature film MASQUERADE (working title), together with screenwriter Jolein Laarman and with support from the Netherlands Film Fund, expanding the story of Fanny. In spring 2027, they will shoot SNAIL, a new period short with a touch of action about the world’s first female racing driver, working with the same creative team.

With a shared creative vision and a keen eye for style, the Milder Sisters aim to create hopeful and inspiring stories that connect with a broad and diverse audience.