FAQ

 

Why is it called Kino Woensdag?

We (Thijs and Noah) enjoy going to the movies together. Since we both work in the same office on Wednesdays, Wednesday became our "movie day". Going to the cinema together after work became our ritual. After a while, we felt like we needed a name for it, and it became "Kino Woensdag." A few weeks later, we started to think about the idea of Kino Woensdag becoming something larger than our own ritual. Many brainstorm sessions later we realized that we could use our passion for film to help people to get in touch with each other. 

 

What should I fill in for "Message"?

In the "Message" section of the form, you can briefly tell us about yourself. It doesn't have to be a long story and can just be a few sentences. For example, you could tell us how old you are, what kind of interest you have and what kind of movies you like to watch. 

This is also the place where you can describe what kind of person or group you would like to be paired with. You determine how to describe this. For example, you could simply state that you would like to go to the movies with someone your age, but if you have a more specific image in mind you could also share this with us. You might consider things like: Would you rather be matched with someone who is also non-Dutch or preferably to someone who isn’t much older than you? Let us know what's important to you, and we'll take it into account.

 

What do you do with my information and email address?

We only record your first name, email address and your written response. This data will never be posted online and we will only use it to find a match for you. We treat your data with care and will never share it with third parties. 

 

Do I need to fill in the form to participate?

We prefer to receive your response via the form so we can pair you up based on the questions and can easily send you an update. If you'd rather not send an email, you can also message us on Instagram.

 

I would like to go to a cinema that is not listed on the website, is that possible?

It is certainly possible! Let us know where you would like to go and we will see what is possible. 

 

Do I have to be “young” to participate?

You don’t have to be “young”! While we want to focus specifically on addressing loneliness among young people, it doesn't mean that other demographics can't respond. We're open to anyone who is enthusiastic about Kino Woensdag. However, please note that we try to pair people within their own age groups.

 

Can I sign up for a second time? 

Hell yeah! 

 

If you're critical of social media and streaming services, why do you have Instagram?

The main reason we're on Instagram has to do with accessibility. By being on Instagram, we can simply reach more people. The posts we make are aimed at getting more people excited about going to the movies and informing them of our social project. So, our presence on Instagram is aimed at getting people into movie theaters and connecting them with others.