About

I am a freelance cinematographer, photographer and videographer based in Amsterdam.

Educated as a Political Scientist and as a Social Sciences researcher, I decided after two years of working in an academic setting that I wanted to pursue a creative career. Photography had always been a hobby since I was in highschool. I was a research associate and junior lecturer in political communication at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. My research focused on public opinion, polarisation, the spread of misinformation, conspiracy theories and conspiracy beliefs, and trust in media. During this time, I spent many nights learning about filmmaking, something I had gained much interest in after doing a Summer School in Visual Ethnography in 2023.

I now regularly work as a filmmaker in various roles, from idea development, to production, to post-production. Whatever the project is, I always try to find the deeper layers beyind a story, from working in the conceptual phase of a project, to the final stages of post-production and delivery. For me, the visual should speak for itself, rather than overexplanation or exposition. Filmmaking is a collaborative effort, and finding a common language with people I work with is something I enjoy, and something I believe is essential, besides having technical knowledge. My background in the social sciences taught me to always question the societal relevance of research questions and projects, and I bring this with me in my current work, whenever possible.

Analog photography is also a passion of mine. I love shooting, developing and scanning my own photos. Have a look at my gallery, if you are interested!