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How I Work
Character-driven documentary storytelling, designed around your goals.
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Character-Driven Documentary Films
Real life stories that allow people to understand AND feel your work
Every film begins with deep, personal conversations: with your team, your community, the people whose lives your work touches. Through these conversations I find the story that will resonate most. The result is a cinematic, immersive character-driven documentary film that slows down and focuses on what truly matters.
If you would like to engage your audience on a deeper level, book a conversation and let’s explore your next story together.
Every organisation has multiple stories. I start by having deep, personal conversations with the people in your story space: your team, your beneficiaries, the people whose lives your work touches. These aren’t scripted interviews; they’re real, open conversations that help me understand what’s truly at the heart of your work. From there, together we find the story that resonates most with your audience and aligns with your goals.
Purpose-driven organisations: NGOs, foundations, social enterprises, and B-corps that need to communicate complex messages in an accessible, emotionally resonant way.
A well-told documentary story does what no report or infographic can: it makes people care. These films become long-lasting assets for your campaigns, website, social channels, and presentations.
Campaign launches, advocacy, fundraising, annual reports, website hero content, award submissions, and stakeholder engagement.
// what to expect on budget
Honest numbers.
I don’t publish fixed packages because every project is different. But I believe in being upfront about what good documentary work actually costs, so you can plan with confidence.
Character-Driven Documentary Film
from € 8,500
Every film starts with deep, personal conversations. I talk to the people in your story space to find the narrative that best supports your goals. Pre-production follows three creative milestones: keyword definitions to align on feeling and goal, character selection, and storyboarding. Then 2–4 shoot days, editing, colour, and sound.
Each project gets a detailed written proposal with exact scope and cost before you commit. No surprises.
All projects include a detailed written proposal with clear scope before any commitment. No surprises.
// common questions
Things people ask before they reach out.
Yes, the majority of my work is international. I’ve filmed across 8+ countries and counting. I’m based in Flanders but regularly work across Europe and beyond. Travel is always scoped into the budget clearly and upfront.
A character-driven documentary takes a minimum of 4 weeks from brief to final delivery, depending on pre-production and access to the people at the heart of the story.
Always. After an initial conversation I’ll write a clear proposal covering scope, deliverables, timeline, and cost, all before any contract is signed. I only move forward when both sides are fully clear on what we’re making and why.
Sometimes, yes. If your mission resonates and there’s creative room to reduce scope (fewer deliverables, one shoot day instead of two), I’ll tell you honestly what’s possible within your budget. What I won’t do is over-promise and under-deliver. Better to do one thing well than three things poorly.
Book a conversation. I’ll ask you about your goals, your audience, and what you’re hoping the film actually does. From there I’ll suggest the format that makes the most sense, not the most expensive one. The call is free and there’s no pressure.
My main working languages are English, Dutch, and German. But with some creative trickery I’ve managed to make films in many other languages too. If the story is right, we’ll find a way.
As involved as you’d like, but I don’t need micromanagement to do good work. I’ll keep you informed at every stage. Most clients say they’re surprised at how smooth the process feels once we’ve aligned on the story direction at the start.
Not sure which format fits?
Let’s talk. I’ll help you figure out the best storytelling approach for your goals and budget.
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