trackrecord
Script/ direction LIEF KONIJN - short comic film Direction DE VIER VAN WESTWIJK - youth series (AVRO) Workshops film & animation Primary schools Director's assistant feature film OOM HENK. Tele-film by Elbert van Strien (Vpro). Scenario/ direction HUISJE BOOMPJE BEESTJE (Ntr) Direction commercials for the VOTING CENTER (Stetz) Direction VILLA NEUZENROODE (Avro, Nickleodeon) Direction/ screenplay animation series POPPENTJE (Vpro)
awards
• Gouden Kalf nomination 'best short film' • Prix de Jeunesse (Munich) • 2 Cinekid Awards (Amsterdam) • Gouden Beeld (Netherlands) • Chicago Children Filmfestival Award (USA) • Flanders Youth Film Festival (Antwerp) • New York International Children’s Film Festival (USA)
specifics
I am a practical, driven director and filmmaker. I find atmosphere and cooperation essential and get the best out of the people I work with - and that is reflected in the result. I like clear communication and am always open to new ideas. I have a lot of experience with TV series and corporate films and can put serious things into a simple and funny story. In addition, I always look for a strong form with which the film or concept touches the viewers. My talents: Humor, imagination, communicative, eye for detail, pragmatic thinker, broad interests
equipment
Sony DVcam camera + statief
Final Cut Pro set