The Sense of Touch.
We connect, feel deeply, and wander myriad paths; yet, above all, we come together to co-create and spark inspiration in one another.
Recently, I received the scans of my first 16mm film from the lab. It felt like a dream come true.
Film has always resonated with my core values of authenticity and craftsmanship — principles that guide my choices both personally and professionally.
In this video, you can feel the @maiasa.rituals brand — timeless rituals for modern wellbeing.
For brands that value true craftsmanship, I knew that film aesthetics would beautifully capture their essence.
This video combines both film and digital footage. #16mm #16mmfilm
Studio DRIFT and the Conservatorium Hotel.
Two true legends of Amsterdam.
I’ve been following Studio DRIFT since I moved to the city.
And the Conservatorium, as someone who deeply loves architecture, I’ve always stopped to look at its details, fascinated by how perfectly they integrated the old with the new.
So when Mandarin Oriental reached out to me to document the making of their signature fan, and told me it was being created by Studio DRIFT, all the dots connected. Suddenly, I was filming two of my favorite brands in the city, bringing them together in one visual story.
Capturing the raw, tactile process behind a design object is what I love most. When you focus on the hands, the textures, and the custom sound of craftsmanship, a product becomes a story.
Here is the visual story of their beautiful collaboration.
Director & DP: @meseptember (OatStudio)
Sound Design: @stereobeaver
For: @studio.drift x @mo_conservatorium
#VisualStorytelling #Cinematography #ArtDirection #StudioDrift #MandarinOriental
Some things are simply meant to find you.
A new chapter has started. I have moved to San Francisco and will now be splitting my time and my lens between California and Amsterdam.
Let’s see what this light brings.
Unfinished thoughts, left in the notes.
If I were a man,
I’d be Tokyo.
Tell me more.
History under the skin.
Layers upon layers.
Sharp, tough, and tender.
The one who walks in,
and you sit up straight.
Quality with no limit.
Nights warm smelling of ocean.
Thirsty.
Slow.
Quiet.
Doing things.
Feeling deep
so deep that meeting its eyes
you cannot lie.
I know this is the city
I’ll return to
again and again.
My making-of short film for artist @ella.bril and her 6-meter oil painting created for Maxwell Cafe in Amsterdam.
It was a joy to witness and film someone completely in their element.
Some analogue shots were woven into the story, and the final scene shows the artwork in place at the cafe, blending seamlessly into the environment, like another group of people sitting right next to you.
One of a series of cinematic videos for Conservatorium Amsterdam, capturing the vibrant energy of @barbouniaamsterdam kitchen and the late-night glow of @taikoamsterdam bar.
This place is a blend of old-world charm and sleek design.
A true feast for the senses.
Client: @conservatoriumhotel
Agency: @bravenewworld_group
