I’m an Art Director/Creative professional focused on transforming ideas into powerful visual narratives, blending advertising, filmmaking, and content creation. I lead creative teams to produce engaging content across platforms—from social media to TV and streaming services—always centered on storytelling that resonates with audiences and elevates brands. I’m passionate about merging technology with content to push boundaries, whether by creating immersive experiences or developing innovative formats for digital and traditional media. I enjoy guiding teams through concept development, art direction, production, and editing to deliver exceptional creative results.

Hendrik Ten Cate

I’m an Art Director/Creative professional focused on transforming ideas into powerful visual narratives, blending advertising, filmmaking, and content creation. I lead creative teams to produce engaging content across platforms—from social media to TV and streaming services—always centered on storytelling that resonates with audiences and elevates brands. I’m passionate about merging technology with content to push boundaries, whether by creating immersive experiences or developing innovative formats for digital and traditional media. I enjoy guiding teams through concept development, art direction, production, and editing to deliver exceptional creative results.

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I’m an Art Director/Creative professional focused on transforming ideas into powerful visual narratives, blending advertising, filmmaking, and content creation. I lead creative teams to produce engaging content across platforms—from social media to TV and streaming services—always centered on storytelling that resonates with audiences and elevates brands.

I’m passionate about merging technology with content to push boundaries, whether by creating immersive experiences or developing innovative formats for digital and traditional media. I enjoy guiding teams through concept development, art direction, production, and editing to deliver exceptional creative results.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Director
January 1, 2024 - Present
Founder / Creative Director at Ten Cate Productions
January 1, 2024 - November 5, 2025
Established a content production company focused on developing high-quality formats for TV and streaming platforms, collaborating with partners to deliver compelling visual narratives and push creative boundaries.
Creative Director / Co-Founder at Now Here Bound
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Established a content production company focused on developing high-quality formats for TV and streaming platforms. Collaborated with partners to deliver compelling visual narratives, breaking traditional creative boundaries.
Creative Director / Co-Founder at Nowhere Bound
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023
Established a content production company focused on developing high-quality formats for TV and streaming platforms. Collaborated with partners to deliver compelling visual narratives and break traditional creative boundaries.
Creative Director / Co-Founder at Celapp Media
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Co-founded an innovative tech-enabled content production company, blending storytelling with technology to give artists and athletes unprecedented access to fans. Built a multi-disciplinary team and delivered pioneering content and campaigns.
Creative Director / Co-Founder at Celapp Media
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Co-founded an innovative tech and content production company, pioneering the creation of personal celebrity app experiences. Blended technology with storytelling to give fans unprecedented access to artists and athletes, combining creative direction with product/content execution.
Senior Creative / Content Maker at Ten Cate Productions
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Transforming ideas into powerful visual narratives across advertising, film, and digital media. Led creative teams to produce engaging content for global brands and multi-platform campaigns, blending expertise in advertising, filmmaking, and content creation.
Senior Creative / Content Maker
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2015
Specialized in turning ideas into strong visual narratives by combining advertising, filmmaking, and content creation. Led creative teams to produce engaging content across multiple platforms, including social media, TV, and streaming services. Focused on storytelling to connect with audiences and raise brand impact. Worked with an interest in using technology to create immersive experiences and innovative digital and traditional media formats. Included hands-on involvement across key touchpoints in the creative process and demonstrated team leadership and collaboration skills.

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Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Travel & Hospitality