About me
I'm a film director and cinematographer with over two decades of experience in filmmaking, working across commercials, branded content, documentaries and narrative film.
My work is driven by story, character and strong visual storytelling. Whether directing a commercial, documentary or narrative project, I'm interested in finding the cinematic language that best serves the story. From performance and atmosphere to camera movement, composition and light.
Over the years, I've worked across a wide range of productions, from smaller character-driven films to larger commercial and feature film projects. My background in cinematography gives me a strong understanding of how creative ideas translate to the screen, while my focus as a director remains on storytelling, performance and creating work with a distinctive visual identity.
I collaborate with production companies, agencies, brands and creative teams in the Netherlands and internationally, and I'm particularly interested in ambitious projects where strong storytelling and high-end cinematography come together.
My work is driven by story, character and strong visual storytelling. Whether directing a commercial, documentary or narrative project, I'm interested in finding the cinematic language that best serves the story. From performance and atmosphere to camera movement, composition and light.
Over the years, I've worked across a wide range of productions, from smaller character-driven films to larger commercial and feature film projects. My background in cinematography gives me a strong understanding of how creative ideas translate to the screen, while my focus as a director remains on storytelling, performance and creating work with a distinctive visual identity.
I collaborate with production companies, agencies, brands and creative teams in the Netherlands and internationally, and I'm particularly interested in ambitious projects where strong storytelling and high-end cinematography come together.
trackrecord
Film director, Director of Photography and cinematographer with over 20 years of professional experience in commercials, branded films, documentaries, fiction and feature film productions.
Experienced in developing a visual concept from script through production, directing cast and contributors, cinematography, camera operation and working with both compact and large-scale crews.
Recent work includes feature films, documentary productions, commercials and branded content for Dutch and international clients. Co-founder of Sagas Films.
Experienced in developing a visual concept from script through production, directing cast and contributors, cinematography, camera operation and working with both compact and large-scale crews.
Recent work includes feature films, documentary productions, commercials and branded content for Dutch and international clients. Co-founder of Sagas Films.
ask me for
Film directing
Director of Photography / Cinematography
Commercials & branded films
Fiction & feature films
Documentary
Camera operation
Visual concept development
One-man-band / compact film crews
Director of Photography / Cinematography
Commercials & branded films
Fiction & feature films
Documentary
Camera operation
Visual concept development
One-man-band / compact film crews
remarks
Freelance film director / Director of Photography based in the Netherlands. Available for productions throughout the Netherlands and internationally. Own professional cinema camera, lens, audio and production equipment available. Own production vehicle.
Website
Maarten Bun — Film Director & Director of Photography
Official portfolio of film director and Director of Photography Maarten Bun, featuring selected work in commercials, branded films, fiction and documentary.