Emma Westermann
direction, script of documentary and commissioned film
Haarlem / NL
productions
productions
documentaire
2014 documentaire / 59 min. / Beeld / NTR / Emma Westermann
research / directing / screenwriting / researcher
2010 documentaire / 46 min. / Dyzlo Film / Emma Westermann
research / directing / screenwriting / researcher
2008 documentaire / 59 min. / Dyzlo Film / Emma Westermann
research / directing / screenwriting / researcher
opdrachtfilm
2012 opdrachtfilm / 12 min. / Dyzlo Film / Emma Westermann
directing / screenwriting / researcher
2009 opdrachtfilm / 12 min. / Zcene Moving Media / Emma Westermann
research / directing / screenwriting
2009 opdrachtfilm / 12 min. / Dyzlo Film / Emma Westermann
directing / screenwriting / researcher
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videos
videos

photos
photos

details
details
trackrecord
DOCUMENTARY Debut during the NFF 2008 with 'Jan Mesdag sings Brel'. Generation Never Enough premiered in 2011, which revolves around the question 'Anything is possible, everything is allowed, but how do I become happy?'. Based on this film, I organize discussions and workshops for companies and other organizations on quarterlife-related topics (choice stress, pressure to perform, etc.). In 2014 U can still vote was shown at NPO3, a documentary in which I investigate the (addictive) effect of instant fame and media imagery based on the stories of the very first Idols finalists. ASSIGNMENTS I make films for various companies, including Rabobank, FrieslandCampina, Museum Hoge Woerd, Nationale Toneel, C1000 and Douwes Fine Art. What these films have in common is the way I approach each story: with a focus on the core values of the company and telling the story clearly, without losing sight of the human detail and personal tone. See my website www.emmawestermann.nl for resume, portfolio and more info.
awards
2009 - Nomination Gouden Reiger - 35 Years Rabobank Foundation 2008 - Audience Award Roze Filmdagen - Jan Mesdag sings Brel 2005 - VerpAKT Award for Best Screenplay Student Film TFT
specifics
Partly due to the study of Theatre, Film and Television Studies, I have a broad knowledge of these art disciplines, which I like to combine with each other. As a filmmaker, I am a good researcher, both in the field of archive material and in conducting interviews. In addition, I write film plans, screenplays and other texts myself, which makes the production process clear.

education
education
other education
Universiteit Utrecht
Theater-, Film- en Televisiewetenschap
2001-2006
Schrijversvakschool 't Colofon
Theater-, Film- en Televisiewetenschap
Na het afronden van het basisjaar ben ik begonnen met mijn studie TFT.
Basisopleiding proza/poëzie/theater/film
2000-2001

website
website

info
info
In 2008 I made my debut with the documentary Jan Mesdag sings Brel. Since then I have been working full-time as a director and screenwriter. My style is characterized by the personal way of portraying. Small details often say more than the big gestures. In addition to documentaries, I make commissioned films. For example, as a freelancer I work for MCW Creative Agency; Zcene MovingMediaCompany, Dyzlo Film, Aventiq and Spirou Media.
contact
sections
sections
  • directing - documentary
  • directing - TV & AV productions
  • researcher
discipline
discipline
Corporate film, Documentary