WELP
“Howl into the night.”
Synopsis
An aging Nova moves through desolate boxing gym as fragments of his past drift into the present. Sun-drenched memories of unconditional friendship and his deep bond with Kyra flicker against the quiet of his current world, weaving a poignant meditation on friendship, masculinity and the soft marks that time leaves behind.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Nederlands Film Festival (NFF)
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Abel van Essen
- Screenplay & Story
- Abel van Essen
- Original Title
- WELP
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Budget
- $4K
- Production Studios
- AVE Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abel van Essen
Abel van Essen
Lars van t' Hoog
Cheyenne Schackmann
Department Leadership Roster
Abel van Essen
Writer
Lars van t' Hoog
Director of Photography
Cheyenne Schackmann
Producer
Abel van Essen
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About WELP
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is WELP about?
An aging Nova moves through desolate boxing gym as fragments of his past drift into the present. Sun-drenched memories of unconditional friendship and his deep bond with Kyra flicker against the quiet of his current world, weaving a poignant meditation on friendship, masculinity and the soft marks that time leaves behind.
Who directed WELP?
WELP was directed by Abel van Essen.
Who stars in WELP?
The principal cast of WELP includes Noa Claassen, Ricky Sheridan, Keanu D'hoore, Annick Heidema.
When was WELP released and how long is it?
WELP was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 9m.