The Scribe of Blood & Ink (2026)

The Scribe of Blood & Ink is a compact mystery drama built around Frederik Figerola, a man whose life becomes engulfed in accusations after Oscar Bels is murdered. Frederik is framed for the crime, while the complicated relationship between Oscar and Frederik's wife, Belladonna, adds another layer of suspicion and emotional conflict.

With a runtime of only a few minutes, the film concentrates on deception, jealousy, conflicting motives, and the question of whose version of events can be trusted. Its deliberately compressed structure gives the story the feel of a literary crime vignette.

• Samuel Hermans directed, wrote, produced, photographed, edited, and composed music for the film.
• Kris de Boer is credited as co-writer and co-producer.
• Lars de Jonge plays Frederik Figerola, with Jacob Haratunian as Oscar Bels and Elise Erika as Belladonna Figerola.
• The film has a reported runtime of approximately seven minutes.
• It was released on April 1, 2026 and is also known by the Dutch title Penner van Bloed & Inkt.