Experience

Amsterdamse Kunstraad - Amsterdam Arts Council

• Retail Art Supplies
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisor

  • Nov 2018 - Present

  Advisor of the cultural infrastructure of Amsterdam (A-Bis), film commission, for the period 2021-2024. Advisor of the cultural infrastructure of Amsterdam (A-Bis), film commission, for the period 2021-2024.



Amsterdams Fonds voor de Kunst (AFK)

• Netherlands
• Retail Art Supplies
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisor

  • Dec 2015 - Jan 2022

  Advisor (film commission ) of multiyear projects and innovation projects. Focus: artistic content, business plans, public engagement, Governance structures and social impact. Advisor (film commission ) of multiyear projects and innovation projects. Focus: artistic content, business plans, public engagement, Governance structures and social impact.



Waag Futurelab

• Netherlands
• Internet Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Developer

  • 2019 - 2020

  Tasks: development, fundraising and partnerships of digital and participatory projects based on the values: open, fair and inclusive. Focused on social change through new technologies, citizen empowerment and new teaching methods for learning in the 21st century. Tasks: development, fundraising and partnerships of digital and participatory projects based on the values: open, fair and inclusive. Focused on social change through new technologies, citizen empowerment and new teaching methods for learning in the 21st century.



Independent Consultant

• Developer and Impact producer of (digital) media

  • 2018 - 2019

  Developer of (digital) media projects, fundraising, impact strategy and engagement of partners. Works include Club Colombia, an online documentary of artist Jan Rothuizen, the engaged documentaries Zwarte Zwaan & The Winning Generation of Volya Films, a new media live project and digital platform in collaboration with Jan-Joseph Stok, the documentary Petrodollars for a Different Engine of Eline Hesse, among others. Developer of (digital) media projects, fundraising, impact strategy and engagement of partners. Works include Club Colombia, an online documentary of artist Jan Rothuizen, the engaged documentaries Zwarte Zwaan & The Winning Generation of Volya Films, a new media live project and digital platform in collaboration with Jan-Joseph Stok, the documentary Petrodollars for a Different Engine of Eline Hesse, among others.



SubLab

• Netherlands
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Impact Producer

  • 2017 - 2018

  I developed online engagement strategies, partnerships and public participation on digital storytelling projects, taking an active role in the creation, production and distribution processes of Submarine Channel's productions. Organizing audience design sessions with specific target groups and young talent, as well as the organization of live advocacy events, were part of my activities. Submarine Channel has become a seminal hothouse where the cultural potential of digital media is constantly pushed, generating vital discussion around the transmedial evolution of story. Its award winning projects include Last Hijack, Refugee Republic, The Art of Pho and Collapsus, among many others. www.submarinechannel.com Show less



Spektor Storytelling

• Netherlands
• Media Production

• Lead Political and Social Issues

  • May 2015 - Dec 2016

  Developer, partnerships and impact strategies of digital storytelling projects with focus on public interaction and engagement. Developer, partnerships and impact strategies of digital storytelling projects with focus on public interaction and engagement.



Pakhuis de Zwijger

• Netherlands
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Coordinator Energy Turn

  • 2014 - 2015

  I initiated and organized a series of co-creation sessions with different sectors for the development of online storytelling tools to stimulate awareness and behavioral change towards sustainable energy. I brought together over 15 creatives, scientists, energy organizations and public institutions, including the team of Symbiotic Machine (honorary mention Ars Electronica), Metabolic, Ijsfontein and the Municipality of Amsterdam. I initiated and organized a series of co-creation sessions with different sectors for the development of online storytelling tools to stimulate awareness and behavioral change towards sustainable energy. I brought together over 15 creatives, scientists, energy organizations and public institutions, including the team of Symbiotic Machine (honorary mention Ars Electronica), Metabolic, Ijsfontein and the Municipality of Amsterdam.



Edge Developer

• United Kingdom
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Programmer and selection adviser

  • 2008 - 2013

  Selection films and special events, such as discussions and special presentations at: Movies that Matter, the Human Rights Film Festival of Amnesty International Impakt Festival, No More Westerns and Panorama selection World Film Festival Amsterdam, Rialto Future Shorts Netherlands, Head programmer Selection films and special events, such as discussions and special presentations at: Movies that Matter, the Human Rights Film Festival of Amnesty International Impakt Festival, No More Westerns and Panorama selection World Film Festival Amsterdam, Rialto Future Shorts Netherlands, Head programmer



DOC SOCIETY

• United Kingdom
• Movies and Sound Recording
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Coordinator Good Pitch The Hague 2012

  • 2011 - 2012

  The Good Pitch is an innovative match-making event brings together filmmakers with leading broadcasters, NGO’s, foundations, philanthropists, brands and media to expand the resources aimed at maximizing the social impact of documentaries. The Good Pitch is an initiative of Channel 4 BRITDOC Foundation and the Sundance Institute Documentary Film Program with the support of the Ford Foundation. The Good Pitch is an innovative match-making event brings together filmmakers with leading broadcasters, NGO’s, foundations, philanthropists, brands and media to expand the resources aimed at maximizing the social impact of documentaries. The Good Pitch is an initiative of Channel 4 BRITDOC Foundation and the Sundance Institute Documentary Film Program with the support of the Ford Foundation.



Tolhuistuin

• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development of the interactive platform De-Flag

  • Jun 2009 - 2010

  I developed the concept of the interactive multimedia installation “De-Flag" that explored the values and traditions related to Dutch identity I developed the concept of the interactive multimedia installation “De-Flag" that explored the values and traditions related to Dutch identity



Cinemaztlan Mexican film festival, Amsterdam

• Netherlands

• Founding Director

  • 2005 - 2010

  I founded and managed the largest Mexican film festival in The Netherlands (De Balie, UvA, Filmmuseum and other 10 locations in the country). With a multidisciplinary approach, the event aimed at exploring socio-political changes and stimulating young talent. 3 editions showed more than 100 engaged media works, and included debates, lectures and master-classes that included Mike Bal and Elisa Miller. The event included international exchanges and workshops in collaboration with the Binger Filmlab in which Pimienta Films (Roma, The Tiniest Place, Somos lo que hay), Keren Cogan (Wes) and Nestor Sampieri participated. Show less



Kosmopolis -House of Cultural Dialogue

• International projects

  • 2008 - 2009

  Development of international policy and network and partnership strategy to launch intercultural art and media projects. Development of international policy and network and partnership strategy to launch intercultural art and media projects.



Embassy of Mexico, Kingdom of Thailand

• Bangkok, Bangkok City, Thailand

• Cultural Affairs

  • 2002 - 2004

  Main activities included developing art, culture and education projects; engaging local art partners; coordinating high- level state visits; coordinating student academic exchanges. Relevant activities included the organization of "Dressed like Gods", the largest archaeological exhibition from Mexico in Southeast Asia, and two editions of the Mexican film festival in Bangkok. Main activities included developing art, culture and education projects; engaging local art partners; coordinating high- level state visits; coordinating student academic exchanges. Relevant activities included the organization of "Dressed like Gods", the largest archaeological exhibition from Mexico in Southeast Asia, and two editions of the Mexican film festival in Bangkok.



Embassy of Mexico, United Kingdom

• London, England, United Kingdom

• Multilateral Affairs

  • 1999 - 2002

  I undertook activities as policy analysis, organization of State visits, and arranging and participating at multilateral gatherings of seven international organizations such, as the International Coffee Organization, the International Whaling Commission and the International Maritime Organization. I undertook activities as policy analysis, organization of State visits, and arranging and participating at multilateral gatherings of seven international organizations such, as the International Coffee Organization, the International Whaling Commission and the International Maritime Organization.