Courses
Direct Animation 16mm Scratch Film Workshop
We will paint, draw, scratch, and etch directly onto 16mm film, and afterwards you will receive a digital scan! In this workshop, participants will paint, draw, scratch, and etch directly onto 16mm film. Using both archival footage and blank film stock, we will transform existing material and create new, dynamic works. This hands on approach to filmmaking, known as direct animation or cameraless cinema, involves manipulating the filmstrip itself rather than using a camera. Through techniques such as painting, scratching, and puncturing, we will produce abstract and experimental imagery. The session will begin with a short introduction to the history of this practice and its contemporary applications. By the end of the workshop, each participant will have created a short experimental film, which will later be digitized.
Dates: February 12, 2026, March 12, 2026, March 26, 2026, April 9, 2026, April 16, 2026, April 23, 2026, May 7, 2026,
Location: Baggerbeest, Amsterdam
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Ecological Video Art
In this course on ecological video art, you create video artworks with, and inspired by, our planet. We look at examples by artists such as Jennifer West, Stan Brakhage, and Misha Kenner. In each lesson you create your own video artwork, gradually building a personal portfolio. At the end of the course, you will receive all your completed videos digitally.
Dates: March 27 – April 24, 2026
Location: OBA Oosterdokskade, Amsterdam
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Making Films and Videos: Camera, Lighting, Sound, Editing, and Storytelling
Discover how to create powerful films and videos using simple means. In this hands-on course, you will learn the basic techniques of filmmaking step by step. You work with your own camera or simply your phone, and edit everything on your own laptop, so you can get started right away. By the end of the course, you will have mastered all the techniques and receive guidance in conceiving, planning, and developing your own film project.
Dates: January 20 – February 17, 2026, May 6 – June 3, 2026
Location: De Warren, Amsterdam
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Experimental Film
In the five week Experimental Film Course course, we will work with a variety of media and techniques, such as animation, in-camera editing, patterns and reflections, 16mm scratch film, direct animation and projector art. The focus is on curiosity. Experimentation is paramount here: the story comes second. The course revolves around playing, wonder and learning to master new and old techniques. In each lesson, you will create your own film, building up a personal portfolio step by step. At the end of the course, you will receive all your video works in digital format.
Dates: November 15 - December 13, 2025
Location: De Warren, Amsterdam
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Filmmaking
In 10 weeks, you’ll learn various filmmaking techniques: camera, lighting, sound, and editing. Each class, you’ll create a short film in a different genre — from fiction to animation and from commercial to mockumentary. The course is broad, and by its end, you’ll have mastered all the basic techniques to continue independently.
Dates: September 17 – November 19, 2025
Location: VU Griffioen Amsterdam
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Screenwriting
In 10 weeks, you’ll learn the basics of screenwriting. Each session focuses on a different element: how to develop your ideas, create characters, and introduce conflict. How do you write dialogue and tell your story visually? We’ll dive into world building, script analysis, genres, and structure. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have mastered various techniques and be able to pitch your film idea to a professional audience.
Dates: September 17 – November 19, 2025
Location: VU Griffioen Amsterdam
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Buitenkunst
At Buitenkunst Randmeer and Drenthe, I offer writing programs focused on experimentation, playing with language, and exploring new forms.
Dates: July 26 – August 2, 2025
Locations: Buitenkunst Randmeer and Drenthe
