A year of hard work and here it is. Everyone in this project was here for a reason. Every line of script was fought for. Every image and each idea consists of love for this art form.
I’ve said it a 100 times on set, and I said it a 100 times in the writers room. And I’ll say it a 100 times over: Every person that laid their mind on this project was amazing. Cast, Crew, Production and the post-production people that often walk the last miles, thank you for helping bring this to life.
As directors, we are as good as the people that surround us. And the outcome is a translation of exactly that. ❤️ If I worked with you on this, you probably know that you’re appreciated ❤️ and if you don’t, you do now.
This was an incredible effort of a team of people and I’m happy to have inspired and contributed with you.
"Praat Nederlands a sbeh" - @icemanvieze
TONNANO coming 22nd of September to @videolandonline
SPOILER: Trailer Sign and See the World
Sign and See the World tells the lesser known story of three young Surinamese men who left home during World War II, traveling from Suriname via Canada to Europe to join the Princess Irene Brigade. Determined to help liberate the Netherlands, they faced intense challenges and hardships along the way.
This documentary reveals their personal drive, bravery, and sacrifices—an untold chapter of history that never made it into the books.
🎬 Premiere: This Friday at @goshort – International Short Film Festival!
Director: Safi Graauw @safi.graauw
Scenario: Safi Graauw @safi.graauw , Ashanti Tevreden @iivyiivyiivy
Producent: Naomi Wills @iamneetje_w
Co-producenten: Loretta van der Horst @lorvanderhorst , Claudio Montesano Casillas @the_mexican_chavalito , Yassin Karmoudi @yassinkarmoudi@newproducersacademy
Uitvoerend Producent: @pumpkinspice.tv Michelle van Huisstede @michelle_vh
Productieleider: Vera de Bode @veradebode
Productie coach: Ilja Roomans - Documakers @iljaroo
Cast: Denzel Goudmijn @denzel_goudmijn , Daniel Kolf @danielkolf_ , Uriah Havertong @uriahhavertong
#SignAndSeeTheWorld #GoShort #WorldPremiere #ShortFilm #Documentary #WWII #UntoldStories
Crewlist in comments 🤍
I always let the legends be the legends, but this project already changed too many lives. Such talented people. Such amazing vibes 🤲🏾❤️🔥 Antwerp, you’ve been legendary.
I’ve directed a TV show. I don’t have the words. I won’t have the words. It’s been an honour sailing this ship for a year. Let’s kaolo GO!
“Kameleon” premiering on @streamz.be - 9th of May.
This will be in Dutch, so use translate!
Dit was leuk. Ik had me voorgenomen in ieder geval 1 aflevering goed te spelen. That worked. Leuk om te zien hoeveel kennis m’n medespelers @casimirschmidt@nazmiyeoral@janvantienen in huis hadden. En allerlei oude klasgenoten en collega’s die me zagen en waar ik een praatje mee heb mogen maken. En ja… idd slide 2 klopt. Jullie zullen me vaker op TV zien in een natuurprogramma! 🍀🌳🦋🌎
rasta out. ❤️💛💚
So it started. 2 months in Suriname for the making of Onder de Paramariboom. A beautiful autobiographical story based on the book of @johanfretz written by him and @benmatthijs . It’s my very first feature film in collaboration with @keyfilmnl and I’m honored to be doing what I love in the place I was born into this world. 🇸🇷❤️ Lobi.
Ik sta op de kieslijst voor de gemeenteraadsverkiezingen van @groenlinksamsterdam , niet als kandidaat. Maar als lijstduwer. Want: duurzaamheid, belangrijk. En een duurzame toekomst geld voor ons allemaal. ❤️🍀💚❤️
One of the last memories I have of my late mother is her sitting in a hospital room holding her IV like a queen holds her staff. @tedxamsterdam let me share one of her most powerful affirmations with the world.
These are the words of a dying woman, and an attitude I still carry with me.
I love you mom. ❤️🕊️
Now out on @ted YouTube channels
Tonnano Season 1: Stills. The Mocro Maffia franchise is renowned for its cool, blue tone. @sami_el_hassani and I decided that if we relocated the series, its cinematic language should adapt. We swapped its cool blue hues for warmer, greener tones, giving the first season a fresh, elevated look that still felt true to the original world. Then, @wietsevanbezooijen topped it off by creating an incredible LUT for the show.
@safi.graauw approaches every project with purpose, depth, and a worldview that pushes the industry forward.
Read his latest @lbbonline feature at the link in bio!
