A sense of wealth – short project history

The international feature film “A sense of wealth” was developed as the first part of a unique media project, titled “The Reciprocal Credit”, containing a feature film and a historical international television series. Both paying tribute to the rich history of the City of Rotterdam, its quirky and brave entrepreneurs and residents.

A story that must be told. (Ton Wesselink, fomer CEO Rotterdam Marketing)

Before the actual development could start The Reciprocal Credit Foundation was established, building broad local support and to raise initial funding.

Board

mr. Carel baron van Lynden (chairman), Daniel Dutilh, Jan van Gelderen, drs.Jantje Steenhuis, Nelli Cooman

Committee of Recommendation

ing. Ahmed Aboutaleb (former mayor), mr. Mariette Opstelten – Dutilh, Anne-Wil Blankers, Jacques Schoufour, ir. drs. Hans Smits, Willem van ʻt Wout, mr. Roland H. J. Wondolleck, mr. Pauline van der Meer – Mohr

Advisory Board

drs. Jeanette Baljeu, Eric Dorhout Mees, Ben Vree, drs. Coen baron Schimmelpenninck van der Oije, Rob Wiegman, Ton Wesselink, Bram van Erkel

Managing Director

Jan de Vos

Sponsors

Havenbedrijf Rotterdam N.V., ABN AMRO MeesPierson N.V., TBI Holdings, Siemens Nederland, Hudig & Veder, Peterson Havenbedrijf, Pathe Nederland, Rotterdam The Hague Airport

Given the worldwide popularity of historical productions there is undoubtedly interest in a story about Rotterdam and its remarkable characters. We have a rich history with numerous plots, intrigues and true events. A unique opportunity to get acquainted with an important period in European history. (Paul van de Laar, historian)

As inividuals they were strong. As a generation they made history. Their legacy, our future …