CV
Born 21-11-1957
Since 1977
Independent director / cameraman
1969-1975
Montessori Lyceum, Amsterdam
1975-1978
School of journalism, Utrecht
1978-1982
Netherlands Film Academy, Amsterdam
1993-1997
Director/cameraman for VPRO-diogenes
FILMS
THE MAN WITH A SMILE (2026)
CLASSROOM 205 (2023)
THE BLIND FOOTBALL COACH (2021)
A DAY FOR HAN (2020)
ANIL RAMDAS – NEVER HOME AGAIN (2019)
BACKLIGHT – GREEN PIONEERS (2018)
GIFT FROM THE GROUND (2017)
PARIJS, A LONG YEAR (2016)
DUTCH MASTERS - IRENE FORTUYN (2015)
THE SKIES OVER DRESDEN (2014)
EXPOSED (2013)
BROTHERS (2012)
GRAVITY (2011)
TWO MEN AND AN ORCHESTRA (2011)
JANINE (2010)
PHOTO SOUVENIR (2006)
I AM THE VIOLIN (2004)
FEET ON THE GROUND (2004)
KAI AND MOZES (2003)
A STATE OF BEING (2000)
DUTCH HEROES (2000)
A CENTURY FOR PEACE (1999)
THE SAVED (1998)
DE WINNERS(1996)
PART TIME GOD (1992)
ZOETROPE STUDIOS (1981)
MORMOR (1981)
A COLD COLONY (1978)
DIOGENES (21 REPORTS, 1993-1997)
CLASSROOM 205 (2023)
THE BLIND FOOTBALL COACH (2021)
A DAY FOR HAN (2020)
ANIL RAMDAS – NEVER HOME AGAIN (2019)
BACKLIGHT – GREEN PIONEERS (2018)
GIFT FROM THE GROUND (2017)
PARIJS, A LONG YEAR (2016)
DUTCH MASTERS - IRENE FORTUYN (2015)
THE SKIES OVER DRESDEN (2014)
EXPOSED (2013)
BROTHERS (2012)
GRAVITY (2011)
TWO MEN AND AN ORCHESTRA (2011)
JANINE (2010)
PHOTO SOUVENIR (2006)
I AM THE VIOLIN (2004)
FEET ON THE GROUND (2004)
KAI AND MOZES (2003)
A STATE OF BEING (2000)
DUTCH HEROES (2000)
A CENTURY FOR PEACE (1999)
THE SAVED (1998)
DE WINNERS(1996)
PART TIME GOD (1992)
ZOETROPE STUDIOS (1981)
MORMOR (1981)
A COLD COLONY (1978)
DIOGENES (21 REPORTS, 1993-1997)
PRESS
Anil Ramdas – Never home again
Gift from the ground
The skies over Dresden
Exposed
Two men and an orchestra
Janine
Photo souvenir
Frontline
I am the violin
Feet on the ground - Garden of eros
Struggle of perseverance
Kai and Mozes
A state of being
Dutch heroes
A century for peace
The saved
Stephan Lorant, man in pictures
The Winners
Part Time God
The Hamburger Theory
Mormor
General
AWARDS
Dutch Film Critic Award – GIFT FROM THE GROUND (2017)
Best Educative Film, FIFA, Montreal – THE SKIES OVER DRESDEN (2014)
Best Documentary, Huesva International Filmfestival – PHOTO SOUVENIR (2010)
Crystal Film – JANINE (2010)
Image & Sound Award – JANINE (2010)
Golden Calf – DUTCH HEROES (2001)
Golden Calf – PHOTO SOUVENIR (2006)
The Golden Image – THE SAVED (1998)
Czech Crystal, Golden Prague Festival – I AM THE VIOLIN (2005)
Best Documentary, Dance Screen-Brighton – FEET ON THE GROUND (2004)
Comenius Award, Wenen – EEN GELUKKIGE TIJD (1998)
Best Long Documentary, Filmfestival Nyon – THE WINNERS (1996)
Audience Award, Filmfestival Nyon – THE WINNERS (1996)
North South Trophy – THE WINNERS (1996)
Special Jury Award, Banff Film & TV Festival – STEFAN LORANT, MAN IN PICTURES (1997)
First Prize, Filmfestival Tours – THE HAMBURGER THEORY (1982)
First Prize, Filmfestival München – THE HAMBURGER THEORY (1982)
Honourable Mention, New York Film/TV Festival – A CENTURY FOR PEACE (1999)
Best Educative Film, FIFA, Montreal – THE SKIES OVER DRESDEN (2014)
Best Documentary, Huesva International Filmfestival – PHOTO SOUVENIR (2010)
Crystal Film – JANINE (2010)
Image & Sound Award – JANINE (2010)
Golden Calf – DUTCH HEROES (2001)
Golden Calf – PHOTO SOUVENIR (2006)
The Golden Image – THE SAVED (1998)
Czech Crystal, Golden Prague Festival – I AM THE VIOLIN (2005)
Best Documentary, Dance Screen-Brighton – FEET ON THE GROUND (2004)
Comenius Award, Wenen – EEN GELUKKIGE TIJD (1998)
Best Long Documentary, Filmfestival Nyon – THE WINNERS (1996)
Audience Award, Filmfestival Nyon – THE WINNERS (1996)
North South Trophy – THE WINNERS (1996)
Special Jury Award, Banff Film & TV Festival – STEFAN LORANT, MAN IN PICTURES (1997)
First Prize, Filmfestival Tours – THE HAMBURGER THEORY (1982)
First Prize, Filmfestival München – THE HAMBURGER THEORY (1982)
Honourable Mention, New York Film/TV Festival – A CENTURY FOR PEACE (1999)
NOMINATIonS
Nomination Silver Wolf Award, IDFA Amsterdam – DUTCH HEROES (2001)
Nomination Golden Image – THE WINNERS (1996)
Nomination Gouden Kalf – THE WINNERS (1996)
Nomination Golden Calf – STEFAN LORANT, MAN IN PICTURES (1997)
Nomination DDG Award – JANINE
Nomination Golden Image – THE WINNERS (1996)
Nomination Gouden Kalf – THE WINNERS (1996)
Nomination Golden Calf – STEFAN LORANT, MAN IN PICTURES (1997)
Nomination DDG Award – JANINE
CV
Board Member and Vice Chairman - Dutch Directors Guild (1999-2006)
Leader IDFA Scenario Workshop (1997)
Guest Lecturer Netherlands Film Academy (2003-2013)
Jury Member Golden Calf
Advisor Media Fund (1998-2005)
Advisor NPO-Fund (2023-today)
Leader IDFA Scenario Workshop (1997)
Guest Lecturer Netherlands Film Academy (2003-2013)
Jury Member Golden Calf
Advisor Media Fund (1998-2005)
Advisor NPO-Fund (2023-today)