Because of my background in history and my work experience in documentary film, I am often taken into the team as archival researcher. I help bring stories to life by finding compelling archival material and thinking creatively about how to use it.

Because I am a filmmaker myself, I understand what a story needs and how visuals can carry emotion, create rhythm, or open up new layers of meaning. I work closely with directors and, through in-depth conversations about their artistic vision, I learn to see the story through their eyes. That makes the search for material a shared, creative process; one where we often uncover unexpected images that strengthen the narrative. Add to that my experience with licensing and rights clearance, and I can offer both the creative and practical side of working with archives.

I have deepened my research skills during a 6 month-traineeship at Sound & Vision (Hilversum), where I was selected as the sole archival research trainee. There, I had the rare opportunity to learn directly from some of the most experienced researchers in the field. A foundation that still informs my approach today.

I’ve done this work for projects like Theo van Gogh – De Hunkering (4 x 50’, dir. David de Jongh), Fortuyn: Un-Dutch (8 x 60’, dir. Menna Laura Meijer), and Between Brothers (90’, dir. Tom Fassaert).

Looking for someone who combines solid research with a storyteller’s eye? I’d love to hear from you.