I'm a young filmmaker (born in 2002) born and raised in Amsterdam. I've been making films from a young age, and during my gap year after high school, I made a short film during lockdown: After the Mist. Over the past few years, I've gained experience writing, directing, filming, and editing scripts. After my gap year, I studied Cultural Anthropology at the University of Amsterdam to further develop my interest in people. In connection with my Anthropology studies, I've made several (short) documentaries, and I'm eager to work on projects in the wonderful world of fiction again. You can find part of my portfolio on Filmfreeway or YouTube under my name: Elia Smarius.