2016, blessed to say life is often too much fun to look back. Traveled the world, hitchhiked through Iran,shot a commercial in India, did a serie in Berlin. Returned to learn life’s basics. Life was unfolding, just as much a mystery as it is today..
Very proud to announce my film 'Island of Hope' got nominated for Best Short Documentary at São Paulo Film Festival 🇧🇷, Replay International Film Festival 🇦🇹 and Burbank International Film Festival! 🇺🇸
Thanks to all the people who worked very hard on this and especially @ref_fm_online for making this project happen.
Island of Hope
In Tanzania, where prejudice endangers the lives of those with albinism, Ukerewe Island offers a haven of safety and education. Here, Lina and her baby, Nixon, confront the harsh realities of societal stigma as Nixon’s father clings to destructive myths. When tragedy leaves Nixon vulnerable, the young father must navigate his deepest fears and the community's ingrained superstitions, fighting for acceptance and safety for his child.
DOCUMENTARY #2
Wednesday Sept. 24th - 5:00pm
AMC 16 - Theater #11
Get tickets now! Visit burbankfilmfest.org to learn more and view our exciting 2025 lineup.
Festival dates: September 23-28, 2025.
Screening Location: AMC 16 Burbank.
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Island of Hope
After 2 trips to Ukurewe Island (Tanzania) with a 3 man crew, we crafted a short documentary about safety, albinisme, love and finding your place in this world.
In times like these, it's stories like the ones we found, that reassure me that the world will be okay, one way or another.
Directed: @daanherter
Music: @rufusvanbaardwijk
Grading: @rubenlabree
Trailer edit: @occy85
Produced: @captainsproductions@jopgoslinga@eldadmark
What a joy to shoot this one.. 🎬❤️
Directed by @jeromfischer@gaiia_studio
Cast: Cigdem, Karlijn, Jordan Achiano, Roberta Maimone, Cristel de Frankrijker, Karlijn Hu Chuan Roest, Nadir Josi, Nathalie Schmidt, Adil El-Hammouti, Tijmen Teunissen & Dan M. Radulescu
Choreographer: Lo Walther Boer
Producer: Libbe van Dijk
DP: Thomas Fibbe
1st AC: Tein Brouwer
Styling: Elsmarijn Bruys
Special Make-up: Felice Faber
Production Designer: Klaas Wijnberg
Gaffer: Zen Bloot
Best boy: Sander Radstaake
Electrician: Sander Idema
Grip: Bjorn Schumacher
MUA: Giana Alfons
Casting: The Movers
2nd CAM & BTS: Nik Schonenberg
PA & Wardrobe: Medea Zingerle
PA & Art: Francesca Minotti
