Bas Ackermann
creative director i film i editor
Den Haag / NL
photos
photos
details
details
trackrecord
Background
Almost at the same time I started riding my skateboard, I quit playing piano and swopped it for the electric bass guitar. A couple of years later, I picked up my dad's camera to enter the world of cinematic adventures, to capture motion images.
Skateboarding, surfing and music has always been a great interest and inspiration, which helped me to grow within the world of film making & cross-media.
I specialize working on innovative, creative projects with an energetic group of international people. My assignments are often at the root of newly developing social and cultural trends and tap into the world of cross media production, storytelling and multidisciplinary concepts.
So far this has resulted in the following:
- Directing a highly acclaimed documentary series in West Africa.
- DOP/Cameraman/ Photographer on various films and TVCs.
- Editor for various content films and my own work/projects.
- Creative director for 10 years of the international Shoot Me Film & Music Festival based in The Hague.
- Founding and board member of an indoor skate park facility
- Publishing an independent skateboard magazine.
Working with Wieden + Kennedy, Bigshots, Adidas, JUST, Unicef, KLM/AIRFRANCE, EA sports, Fat Freddy Filmcompany...
Almost at the same time I started riding my skateboard, I quit playing piano and swopped it for the electric bass guitar. A couple of years later, I picked up my dad's camera to enter the world of cinematic adventures, to capture motion images.
Skateboarding, surfing and music has always been a great interest and inspiration, which helped me to grow within the world of film making & cross-media.
I specialize working on innovative, creative projects with an energetic group of international people. My assignments are often at the root of newly developing social and cultural trends and tap into the world of cross media production, storytelling and multidisciplinary concepts.
So far this has resulted in the following:
- Directing a highly acclaimed documentary series in West Africa.
- DOP/Cameraman/ Photographer on various films and TVCs.
- Editor for various content films and my own work/projects.
- Creative director for 10 years of the international Shoot Me Film & Music Festival based in The Hague.
- Founding and board member of an indoor skate park facility
- Publishing an independent skateboard magazine.
Working with Wieden + Kennedy, Bigshots, Adidas, JUST, Unicef, KLM/AIRFRANCE, EA sports, Fat Freddy Filmcompany...
awards
Awards / Recognition
WELCOME TO THE SMILING COAST – Documentary – 2016
- Official Selection & World Premiere PAFF festival, Los Angeles, USA
- Special screening at the Amnesty film festival, Movies that Matter, 2015.
- World Cinema Amsterdam, Dutch Premiere.
- Official selection Cannes Pan African Film Festival - 2017
SPLENDID – Again - 2011
- Best Music Video Award “The Hague Music”.
MEAVITA, corporate film on healthcare - 2009
- Winner for creative excellence / US International video & film festival Hollywood. USA.
RAYMZTER – “Fighting and bullying at school” - 2008
- Nominated for best music video clip – BNN / State Magazine / Top Notch awards.
POLISHED – “Lose” - 2008
- Nominated and runner-up best video and best song Crave Festival Toronto Canada.
We became 2nd and lost from Radiohead… ☺
WELCOME TO THE SMILING COAST – Documentary – 2016
- Official Selection & World Premiere PAFF festival, Los Angeles, USA
- Special screening at the Amnesty film festival, Movies that Matter, 2015.
- World Cinema Amsterdam, Dutch Premiere.
- Official selection Cannes Pan African Film Festival - 2017
SPLENDID – Again - 2011
- Best Music Video Award “The Hague Music”.
MEAVITA, corporate film on healthcare - 2009
- Winner for creative excellence / US International video & film festival Hollywood. USA.
RAYMZTER – “Fighting and bullying at school” - 2008
- Nominated for best music video clip – BNN / State Magazine / Top Notch awards.
POLISHED – “Lose” - 2008
- Nominated and runner-up best video and best song Crave Festival Toronto Canada.
We became 2nd and lost from Radiohead… ☺
ask me for
* Creative Directing
* Concept / Directing
* Postproduction (Montage / 2d animation) for Content Film, Film, Commercials &
Documentary
* Concept / Directing
* Postproduction (Montage / 2d animation) for Content Film, Film, Commercials &
Documentary
info
info
I work as a creative director within film. As an award winning director, with a background in film editing I have over 15 years of freelance experience as a film and creative director. I have directed (international) brand content films, TVCs, fiction- and documentary films around the world.
My main focus in directing film content and creative content has been highlighting cultural trends and impact storytelling. Additionally, I have extensive experience in creating new concepts and brand identities, both well funded and independent.
I have worked with international clients, advertising agencies and (digital) production companies, brands and NGOs like; Wieden + Kennedy, UN World Food Programmme, Gray Singapore, Unicef, booking.com, UNHCR, bonkers and KLM.
Some of the highlights in his career include working with high acclaimed photographer / director Anton Corbijn during the 'shoot me film festival' I founded.
The premiere of his latest narrative film 'gifts from Babylon'. A film I wrote and directed together with a young west African production house he co-founded 10 years ago.
The concept design and branding of an Indonesian based company, KAYU surfboards. Responsible for product development, brand strategy and the visual identity. Being the Creative Director & consultant for the United Nations World Food Program Bangladesh.
After traveling the world now I aim to team up with like minded people & companies to work on innovative projects, creative content and impact storytelling to make this planet a little bit better than we have found it.
Between work I'm surfing waves preferably in Java, plays music and practices the art of shiatsu.
Like to meet you!
My main focus in directing film content and creative content has been highlighting cultural trends and impact storytelling. Additionally, I have extensive experience in creating new concepts and brand identities, both well funded and independent.
I have worked with international clients, advertising agencies and (digital) production companies, brands and NGOs like; Wieden + Kennedy, UN World Food Programmme, Gray Singapore, Unicef, booking.com, UNHCR, bonkers and KLM.
Some of the highlights in his career include working with high acclaimed photographer / director Anton Corbijn during the 'shoot me film festival' I founded.
The premiere of his latest narrative film 'gifts from Babylon'. A film I wrote and directed together with a young west African production house he co-founded 10 years ago.
The concept design and branding of an Indonesian based company, KAYU surfboards. Responsible for product development, brand strategy and the visual identity. Being the Creative Director & consultant for the United Nations World Food Program Bangladesh.
After traveling the world now I aim to team up with like minded people & companies to work on innovative projects, creative content and impact storytelling to make this planet a little bit better than we have found it.
Between work I'm surfing waves preferably in Java, plays music and practices the art of shiatsu.
Like to meet you!
contact
contact
discipline
discipline
Documentary, Internet film, Music Video