After graduating at the Netherlands Film Academy completing the studies Editing and Sound, I developed my editing skills working on 16mm and 35mm film when non-linear edit systems made its appearance. Being computer minded, it was a natural step to cutting my first projects on an Avid Media Composer in 1994.

In 1998 I started my own Amsterdam based company focusing on editing and finishing commercials. That same year I edited 8 ½ Women, my first feature film and collaboration with Peter Greenaway. It turned out to be the start of a long living work relationship which led to working on a diversity of projects – a joyful exploration of unknown territories and a source of inspiration.

During my career, I have edited feature films, documentaries, television series, commercials, trailers, video for art installations, theatre and operas. I believe that the cross-fertilization of those projects, while getting the most out of the raw material, is key to getting the most out of myself to benefit the project.

I am attracted to unconventional projects, like Goltzius and the Pelican Company. I was encouraged to create many 3D effects while editing this film to give it a graphical look. I have a strong sense of music and like creating filmic rhythms, skills that I was also able to apply while editing documentaries.

Over the years I contributed to many art installations, theatre and opera productions directed by Saskia Boddeke who is another great source of inspiration. These projects often require a flexible edit approach and a high-quality finish on location. I like those challenges and feel comfortable with that responsibility.

In my free time, I am a volunteer at the Repair Café in Hilversum, spend time exploring 3d printing and home automation, flying and filming with my drone, experimenting with Arduino projects. I have as well created the website of my badminton club that I maintain.