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Hi, I'm Thies Westra, a creative and dynamic videographer and digital coloring artist with expertise in videography, video editing, photography, art direction, and social media content creation. I craft visually striking storytelling and collaborate with brands, artists, and creators to bring concepts to life across digital and physical platforms. I bring a unique blend of creative direction and hands-on production skills, delivering projects that are both artistic and impactful. I lead teams and run production studios with a focus on fast turnarounds, strategic storytelling, and building lasting client relationships.…Hi, I'm Thies Westra, a creative and dynamic videographer and digital coloring artist with expertise in videography, video editing, photography, art direction, and social media content creation. I craft visually striking storytelling and collaborate with brands, artists, and creators to bring concepts to life across digital and physical platforms. I bring a unique blend of creative direction and hands-on production skills, delivering projects that are both artistic and impactful. I lead teams and run production studios with a focus on fast turnarounds, strategic storytelling, and building lasting client relationships.

Thies Westra

Videographer, Video Editor, Colourist, +2

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Hi, I'm Thies Westra, a creative and dynamic videographer and digital coloring artist with expertise in videography, video editing, photography, art direction, and social media content creation. I craft visually striking storytelling and collaborate with brands, artists, and creators to bring concepts to life across digital and physical platforms. I bring a unique blend of creative direction and hands-on production skills, delivering projects that are both artistic and impactful. I lead teams and run production studios with a focus on fast turnarounds, strategic storytelling, and building lasting client relationships.…Hi, I'm Thies Westra, a creative and dynamic videographer and digital coloring artist with expertise in videography, video editing, photography, art direction, and social media content creation. I craft visually striking storytelling and collaborate with brands, artists, and creators to bring concepts to life across digital and physical platforms. I bring a unique blend of creative direction and hands-on production skills, delivering projects that are both artistic and impactful. I lead teams and run production studios with a focus on fast turnarounds, strategic storytelling, and building lasting client relationships.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Thies Westra, a creative and dynamic videographer and digital coloring artist with expertise in videography, video editing, photography, art direction, and social media content creation. I craft visually striking storytelling and collaborate with brands, artists, and creators to bring concepts to life across digital and physical platforms.

I bring a unique blend of creative direction and hands-on production skills, delivering projects that are both artistic and impactful. I lead teams and run production studios with a focus on fast turnarounds, strategic storytelling, and building lasting client relationships.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Dutch

Fluent

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Founder & Creative Director at 99 Cuts

January 1, 2025 - Present

Founded and led a creative production agency specializing in videography, photography, art direction, and social media management, delivering seamless collaboration and fast turnarounds from concept to final delivery. Responsibilities included high-end videography, bold photography, cohesive art direction, and strategic social media storytelling for diverse clients, translating concepts into brand-aligned deliverables with measurable impact.

Editor / Director at Soenda Festival

May 31, 2024 - Present

Provided videography for multiple stages during a multi-hour event, edited and color-graded footage to deliver ready-to-post content, managed and organized captured video data, and contributed to creative storytelling approaches for social media.

Editor / Director at Awakenings ADE

May 18, 2024 - October 21, 2025

Content Management: Oversaw video editing of DJ clips from Awakenings ADE Week, ensuring swift and professional delivery to tight deadlines. Feedback & Team Management: Directed the video editing team and provided feedback to optimize workflows. Video Editing & Coloring: Adjusted and color-graded clips in DaVinci Resolve for high-quality visuals. Data Backup and Organization: Developed structured data storage workflows to prevent disk failures or data losses.

Editor / Director at Awakenings ADE

October 23, 2024 - October 21, 2025

Editor / Director at Intercell Events

December 31, 2023 - October 21, 2025

Live Video Editing: Edited live event clips for real-time posting, providing virtual audiences immediate access to event proceedings. Content Management: Delivered and stored over 40 edited projects, ensuring seamless integration with marketing campaigns. Software Expertise: Utilised Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects for editing and coloring to match professional standards. Creative Strategy: Designed content aligned with brand vision for consistency and engagement.

Founder & Owner at Now Up Next

July 31, 2025 - October 21, 2025

Founded and managed a leading media company specialising in performance-first content tailored for the leisure industry. Combined visionary leadership with hands-on creative expertise to craft captivating content that drove tangible business results for clients. Built the company’s reputation across the industry, partnering with over 25 reputable clients in the restaurant, bar, event, and hospitality sectors. Scaled operations, achieving 4 million average monthly video views, peaking at 50 million views in 2023, and growing the audience to 32,000 followers within the first year. Led the production and delivery of monthly video campaigns for clients, earning up to 2-3 million views per channel on average and significantly expanding their digital presence. Planned and executed innovative strategies to turn client businesses into viral sensations, improving market visibility and customer engagement. Managed the end-to-end production process, from concept development to final delivery, e

Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-Employed

December 31, 2022 - October 21, 2025

Provided branding, digital content, and graphic design services to clients, leading projects independently while managing all aspects of the creative process. Delivered impactful visual solutions aligned with client goals. Collaborated with prominent brands such as Lidl, Dentsu, Intratuin, and others to elevate visual branding. Specialized in designing logos, marketing materials, and web content, balancing multiple projects with tight deadlines and evolving client demands. Transformed client ideas into creative, professional, high-quality designs, ensuring customer satisfaction and results-driven outcomes.