As a fiction director and writer, I feel a strong need to structure the world around me. Film is my way of translating stories and emotions into characters that represent facets of life—inviting reflection and dialogue. This feels especially important in a time where we seem more inclined to turn inward or show reluctance to truly listen to one another’s perspectives. I believe that through conversation, we as humans can come to understand each other.
In my work, I explore the ethical boundaries of filmmaking. What kind of violence can we portray—and how? For this, I draw inspiration from both literature and cinema, as well as from theoretical and thematic research. By combining an intuitive and rational approach—for instance, by engaging in deep conversations with both my crew and cast—I aim to create something we all stand behind. I find it important that everyone on set feels heard, accepted, and valued. What I love most about filmmaking is that you start a shared exploration and create a fictional world together.
At the moment, I am primarily focused on themes such as (social) identity, mental health, and the relationship between masculinity and femininity. These themes are important and intriguing to me because they reflect thoughts we all experience. Who am I, really? Who am I to the world around me? Often, these questions are shaped by societal taboos around topics such as suicide—which I explored in my graduation film Thoughts of Rain (2024)—or the role of masculinity and body image, which I am currently researching for my upcoming project: Sweet Boy. I want to confront my audience and let them empathize with how someone thinks or feels. In doing so, I seek a balance between shocking and moving the viewer, hoping they leave with a small stone in their shoe.
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