Douwe Daatselaar
Filmmaker in Amsterdam
Videoproduction
I work as a videomaker, independently or with a trusted team, creating strategic video content for brands, events and campaigns. Each production is tailored to the project, from lean setups to more extensive productions with crew and post-production support.
The focus is not just on visuals, but on what the video needs to achieve: building trust, capturing energy and supporting decision-making.
Through my network, I can scale productions when needed, including multi-camera setups, live streaming and technical direction, ensuring reliable execution when everything needs to run smoothly. We also provide photography and certified drone operations, including flights in restricted areas and airport environments, fully compliant with regulations.
I grew up with a camera in my hands, capturing everything around me. After a short cycling career, that curiosity evolved into a clear direction. Since 2018, I work as a freelance videographer, focused on creating films that feel real and actually make an impact.
How can we collaborate?
I work as a videomaker, independently or with a trusted team, creating strategic video content for brands, events and campaigns. Each production is scaled to the project, from lean productions to small crews and support in post-production, with a strong focus on capturing the right moments and translating them into content that actually works. Beyond visuals, I focus on what the video needs to achieve: building trust, capturing energy, and supporting decision-making.
Videoproduction
Through my network, we can support more complex productions, including multi-camera setups, live streaming and technical direction, ensuring reliable execution when everything needs to run smoothly. We also provide photography and certified drone operations, including flights in restricted areas and airport environments, fully compliant with regulations.
More productions
A bit more about me
I grew up with a camera in my hands - from GoPro to phone to my first film camera - capturing everything around me. After a short cycling career, that curiosity turned into a clear direction. In 2018, I started as a freelance videographer, driven by the ambition to grow as a filmmaker and tell stories that feel real and alive.
The idea was clear: a short commercial focusing on the vibe of a couple traveling by camper van. The bike is used, but info about the e-bike also emerges.
I traveled with the Van to the first Physio Running Camp to shoot a short documentary. Making the docu felt like a work of art. It really creates a feeling. Complementing the whole experience.
For Dutch television, we made six episodes with a crew of five. Singer and composer Noam Vazana shares a short story from the Jewish world and sings a song she composed.
Created work
A bit more about me
I grew up with a camera in my hands, from GoPro to phone to my first film camera, capturing everything around me. After a short cycling career, that curiosity turned into a clear direction. In 2018, I started as a freelance videographer, driven by the ambition to grow as a filmmaker and tell stories that feel real and alive.
Contact me
Let's talk! And if you have any questions, feel free to drop me a line or give me a call.