Hi, I'm Michiel ten Kleij. Since 2009 I've been a freelance filmmaker working across directing, cinematography, editing and production. I love bringing stories to life on screen and collaborating with artists and organizations to create engaging visual content. Based in Amsterdam, I have worked with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, the City of Amsterdam, and other cultural projects, from portraits of musicians to documentary films. I bring hands-on technical skills and a collaborative approach to every project.…

Michiel ten Kleij

Hi, I'm Michiel ten Kleij. Since 2009 I've been a freelance filmmaker working across directing, cinematography, editing and production. I love bringing stories to life on screen and collaborating with artists and organizations to create engaging visual content. Based in Amsterdam, I have worked with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, the City of Amsterdam, and other cultural projects, from portraits of musicians to documentary films. I bring hands-on technical skills and a collaborative approach to every project.…

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Hi, I’m Michiel ten Kleij. Since 2009 I’ve been a freelance filmmaker working across directing, cinematography, editing and production. I love bringing stories to life on screen and collaborating with artists and organizations to create engaging visual content.

Based in Amsterdam, I have worked with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, the City of Amsterdam, and other cultural projects, from portraits of musicians to documentary films. I bring hands-on technical skills and a collaborative approach to every project.

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Work Experience

Director/Editor at Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
January 1, 2021 - Present
Short portraits on musicians as well as promotional videos.
Director/Producer at Playing the Changes
January 1, 2024 - Present
Creator of a jazz documentary on Darius Brubeck, son of Dave Brubeck
Director/Cameraman/Editor at Art Brut Biennale
January 1, 2024 - Present
Creator of a documentary on the Art Brut Bieënnale
Director/Cameraman/Editor at Gemeente Amsterdam
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2023
Creator of several different projects of the city of Amsterdam.
Cameraman/Editor at The UFO’s of Soesterberg
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Cameraman and editor for a documentary.
Director/Camera Operator/Editor at Art Brut Biennale
January 1, 2024 - Present
Creator of a documentary on the Art Brut Biennale.
Director/Camera Operator/Editor at Gemeente Amsterdam
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2023
Creator of several different projects for the City of Amsterdam.
Camera Operator/Editor at The UFOs of Soesterberg
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Cameraman and editor for a documentary.

Education

Master of Arts at Utrecht School of the Arts, Hilversum, the Netherlands
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Master of Arts at Utrecht School of the Arts, Hilversum, the Netherlands
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
    uniE608 Michiel in 100 seconds - showreel
    A little impression of stuff I made. Ah, the memories! Some of it I filmed, some of it I edited, pretty much all of it I directed. video filmdirector videoeditor advert documentary cinema camera allround showreel…