Tomas Overtoom is Director of Photography (DoP) and filmmaker with a focus on film aesthetics, atmosphere-rich lighting, and narrative-driven storytelling. He blends technical expertise with a distinctive Netherlands–Indonesia cultural background. Known for an innovative approach to camera and lighting, Tomas specializes in creating cinematic, layered visuals through custom-built anamorphic optics and strong collaboration with specialized gear and teams. His work spans fiction short films, music videos, and high-end commercial cinematography.

Tomas Overtoom

Tomas Overtoom is Director of Photography (DoP) and filmmaker with a focus on film aesthetics, atmosphere-rich lighting, and narrative-driven storytelling. He blends technical expertise with a distinctive Netherlands–Indonesia cultural background. Known for an innovative approach to camera and lighting, Tomas specializes in creating cinematic, layered visuals through custom-built anamorphic optics and strong collaboration with specialized gear and teams. His work spans fiction short films, music videos, and high-end commercial cinematography.

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Tomas Overtoom is Director of Photography (DoP) and filmmaker with a focus on film aesthetics, atmosphere-rich lighting, and narrative-driven storytelling. He blends technical expertise with a distinctive Netherlands–Indonesia cultural background.

Known for an innovative approach to camera and lighting, Tomas specializes in creating cinematic, layered visuals through custom-built anamorphic optics and strong collaboration with specialized gear and teams. His work spans fiction short films, music videos, and high-end commercial cinematography.

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Work Experience

Director of Photography
January 1, 2019 - Present
Director of Photography on selected fiction short films, including "Vinders" (2020), "Nest" (2019), and "Glauco" (athena) (2019). Focus on creating an atmospheric film look with carefully designed lighting, composition, and narrative visual storytelling.

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Qualifications

Winner Roze filmdagen
July 18, 2021 - July 18, 2021

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education