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Hi, I’m Hugo Johannes Leonardus Rikken, a seasoned film and television professional with extensive experience in directing, producing, and programming for various broadcasters and production companies. My journey has taken me through roles ranging from program maker at KRO-NCRV to directing documentaries and business films, where I’ve honed my skills in storytelling and production management.
I hold a strong academic background in Dutch Language and Literature as well as Film Studies, and I’ve combined my passion for film and communication with practical skills in camera operation, editing, and audiovisual production. I enjoy crafting compelling narratives that engage diverse audiences and am passionate about educational and cultural projects.
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Work Experience
Programmamaker at KRO-NCRV
January 1, 2021 - PresentDeveloped, produced, and directed various television programs including Kruispunt, Ziel & zaligheid, Bloemen voor de Paus, and Achter de Schermen bij Dagboek van een Herdershond Live, as well as covering events such as Wereldjongerendagen Lissabon. Managed creative content, coordinated production schedules, and led teams to deliver high quality broadcast material.
Programmamaker at Diverse clients
January 1, 2008 - PresentProduced diverse corporate films, online films, clips, and documentaries. Managed all aspects of audiovisual production including scripting, filming, editing, and post-production across various projects.
Programmamaker at Katholiekleven.nl
January 1, 2020 - PresentProduced and managed program content focused on Catholic life and themes, overseeing all stages from concept to broadcast.
Programmamaker at WUR
January 1, 2020 - PresentProduced audiovisual content for Wageningen University & Research, coordinating both educational and promotional video projects.
Programmamaker at Trideo
December 31, 2022 - July 10, 2025Created and directed various multimedia productions, contributing to program development and delivering visual content for broadcast and online platforms.
Programmamaker at KRO-NCRV
December 31, 2021 - July 10, 2025Produced and developed Roderick Zoekt Licht, overseeing program direction, filming, and editing to create engaging television content.
Regisseur/Camjo at Skyhigh
December 31, 2014 - July 10, 2025Directed and operated camera for the program Melk en Honing for EO, managing all production stages from scripting to final output.
Regisseur/Camjo at RKK
December 31, 2016 - July 10, 2025Handled directing and camera operations for Katholiek Nederland TV, delivering high-quality religious programming.
Various Roles including Regisseur, Item-regisseur, and Redacteur/Verslaggever at KRO and other broadcasters
December 31, 2016 - July 10, 2025Participated in multiple projects including format-promo’s, program development, pilots, and item directing. Worked with numerous Dutch TV programs such as Nu Is Geluk Nooit Meer Gewoon, Nederland Te Koop, Dropzone, Memories, De Reünie, De Held, Het Huwelijk, and others, fulfilling roles spanning directing, reporting, and editorial responsibilities.
Hoofdredacteur at Brinkman Publishers
July 31, 2000 - July 10, 2025Served as editor-in-chief for AV Magazine, overseeing content production and editorial direction.
Redacteur freelance at TopPers
December 31, 2000 - July 10, 2025Freelance editor for business magazine Arnhem Nijmegen Zakelijk, producing articles and managing editorial content.
Scenario, Regie, Productie freelance at Various clients including NS, ROC Utrecht, ABN AMRO, Bouwfonds
December 31, 2001 - July 10, 2025Freelance filmmaker responsible for scriptwriting, directing, and production of corporate films and documentaries.
Leiding AV-afdeling, Scenario, Regie, Productie at EMK Media Groep
December 31, 1998 - July 10, 2025Managed audiovisual department, directed and produced content for clients such as Jamin, Gall & Gall, ETOS, Ministry of Social Affairs, VSN Group, and NOSW Training.
Scenario en Regie at Freelance
December 31, 1994 - July 10, 2025Produced and directed corporate films for various clients.
Programmamaker at KRO-NCRV
January 1, 2021 - PresentProduced various TV programs including Kruispunt, Ziel & zaligheid, Bloemen voor de Paus, Achter de Schermen bij Dagboek van een Herdershond Live, and covered the Wereldjongerendagen event in Lisbon.
Programmamaker at Diverse
January 1, 2008 - PresentCreated diverse corporate films, online films, clips, and documentaries for various clients.
Programmamaker at Katholiekleven.nl
January 1, 2020 - PresentProduced programming content related to religious life.
Programmamaker at WUR
January 1, 2020 - PresentProduced programming content.
Programmamaker at Trideo
December 31, 2022 - July 10, 2025Produced various programs.
Programmamaker at KRO-NCRV
December 31, 2021 - July 10, 2025Produced the program Roderick Zoekt Licht.
Regisseur / Camjo at Skyhigh
December 31, 2014 - July 10, 2025Directed and operated camera for the program Melk en Honing (EO).
Regisseur / Camjo at RKK
December 31, 2016 - July 10, 2025Directed and operated camera for Katholiek Nederland TV content.
Various Roles (Format-Promo’s, Vormgeving, Programma-ontwikkeling, Pilots, Regiobijeenkomsten, etc.) at KRO
December 31, 2012 - July 10, 2025Worked on diverse projects including format promotions, design, program development, pilots, and regional meetings.
Regisseur Documentaire at KRO
May 31, 2009 - July 10, 2025Directed the documentary 'Nu Is Geluk Nooit Meer Gewoon'.
Item-Regisseur at KRO
December 31, 2008 - July 10, 2025Directed items for Nederland Te Koop series.
Regisseur at KRO
July 31, 2007 - July 10, 2025Directed Dropzone series.
Item-Regisseur at KRO
December 31, 2009 - July 10, 2025Directed items for Memories series.
Item-Regisseur at KRO
June 30, 2006 - July 10, 2025Directed items for De Reünie.
Item-Regisseur at KRO
December 31, 2004 - July 10, 2025Directed items for De Held van 2004.
Regisseur at KRO
October 31, 2004 - July 10, 2025Directed Het Huwelijk program.
Item-Regisseur at KRO
December 31, 2003 - July 10, 2025Directed items for De Held van 2003.
Regisseur at Eyeworks
September 30, 2003 - July 10, 2025Directed Think Pink (BNN) program.
Redacteur / Verslaggever at Ivo Niehe Producties
June 30, 2003 - July 10, 2025Editor and reporter for Eigen Huis & Tuin (RTL4).
Verslaggever at Holland Media House
July 31, 2002 - July 10, 2025Reporter for RTL Boulevard (RTL4).
Regisseur at Tenfold
April 30, 2002 - July 10, 2025Directed IT’s Business (RTL5).
Item Regisseur / Verslaggever at Endemol Nederland BV
December 31, 2001 - July 10, 2025Directed and reported on various shows including Kinderen van Sudan (RTL4), Big Diet Magazine (SBS6), Robijn Fashion Award (RTL4), TV Woon Magazine (YORIN).
Item-Regisseur / Verslaggever at John de Mol Produkties
April 30, 2001 - July 10, 2025Directed and reported for RTL Live (RTL4), Koffietijd! (RTL4), De Bus (SBS6).
Hoofdredacteur at Brinkman Publishers
July 31, 2000 - July 10, 2025Editor in chief of AV Magazine.
Regisseur at Gelderland Media Groep
January 31, 2000 - July 10, 2025Directed a six-part popular scientific magazine Kennis Werkt (Omroep Gelderland).
Freelance Redacteur at TopPers
December 31, 2000 - July 10, 2025Freelance editor for the Arnhem Nijmegen Zakelijk magazine.
Freelance Scenario, Productie en Regie at Diverse opdrachtgevers
December 31, 2001 - July 10, 2025Freelance work in scenario writing, production and directing for clients such as NS, ROC Utrecht, ABN AMRO, and Bouwfonds.
Scenario, Regie, Productie, Leiding AV-afdeling at EMK Media Groep
December 31, 1998 - July 10, 2025Created productions for clients including Jamin, Gall & Gall, ETOS, Ministerie van Sociale Zaken, VSN Groep, NOSW Opleidingen.
Freelance Scenario en Regie Bedrijfsfilms at Diverse opdrachtgevers
December 31, 1994 - July 10, 2025Freelance scenario writing and directing of corporate films.
Programmamaker at KRO-NCRV
January 1, 2021 - PresentDeveloping and producing various television programs, including documentaries and live broadcasts such as 'Kruispunt', 'Ziel & zaligheid', and special events like Wereldjongerendagen in Lisbon.
Programmamaker at Katholiekleven.nl
January 1, 2020 - PresentCreating program content and managing productions for this catholic themed online platform.
Programmamaker at WUR
January 1, 2020 - PresentProducing program content for Wageningen University & Research related media projects.
Programmamaker at Trideo
December 31, 2022 - July 10, 2025Producing program content for various media projects from 2018 to 2022.
Programmamaker at KRO-NCRV
December 31, 2021 - July 10, 2025Produced the program 'Roderick Zoekt Licht', managing all aspects of program creation.
Regisseur/Camjo at Skyhigh (EO)
December 31, 2014 - July 10, 2025Directed and filmed multiple projects including 'Melk en Honing'.
Regisseur/Camjo at RKK
December 31, 2016 - July 10, 2025Directed and filmed TV programs for Katholiek Nederland TV.
Various roles in media productions at KRO
December 31, 2012 - July 10, 2025Handled diverse projects including format-promo’s, program development, pilots, and regional meetings as item-regisseur and regisseur across multiple years.
Head Editor at Brinkman Publishers
July 31, 2000 - July 10, 2025Led editorial activities for AV Magazine.
Redacteur/Verslaggever at Ivo Niehe Producties
June 30, 2003 - July 10, 2025Conducted editorial and reporting tasks for 'Eigen Huis & Tuin' on RTL4.
Regisseur at Tenfold
April 30, 2002 - July 10, 2025Directed the series 'IT’s Business' on RTL5.
Item Regisseur/Verslaggever at Endemol Nederland BV
December 31, 2001 - July 10, 2025Directed and reported for various programs on multiple Dutch TV channels including RTL4 and SBS6.
Item Regisseur/Verslaggever at John de Mol Produkties
April 30, 2001 - July 10, 2025Worked as item regisseur and verslaggever on shows for RTL4 and SBS6.
Freelance Scenario and Regie at Various Clients
December 31, 2001 - July 10, 2025Freelance scenario writing, production, and directing business films for clients such as NS, ROC Utrecht, ABN AMRO, and Bouwfonds.
Scenario, Regie, Production, AV Department Lead at EMK Media Groep
December 31, 1998 - July 10, 2025Managed AV department and led productions for several clients including Jamin, Ministerie van Sociale Zaken, and VSN Groep.
Freelance Scenario and Regie at Various Clients
December 31, 1994 - July 10, 2025Provided freelance screenwriting and directing services for business films.
Programmamaker at KRO-NCRV
January 1, 2021 - PresentWorked on various programs including Kruispunt, Ziel & zaligheid, Bloemen voor de Paus, Achter de Schermen bij Dagboek van een Herdershond Live, and Wereldjongerendagen in Lisbon.
Programmamaker at Various Companies
January 1, 2008 - PresentProduced various corporate films, online films, clips and documentaries.
Programmamaker at Katholiekleven.nl
January 1, 2020 - PresentProduced content for the platform.
Programmamaker at WUR
January 1, 2020 - PresentProduced media content.
Programmamaker at Trideo
December 31, 2022 - July 10, 2025Produced media content.
Programmamaker at KRO-NCRV
December 31, 2021 - July 10, 2025Produced and worked on the program 'Roderick Zoekt Licht'.
Regisseur / Camjo at Skyhigh (EO)
December 31, 2014 - July 10, 2025Directed and operated camera for the project 'Melk en Honing'.
Regisseur / Camjo at RKK
December 31, 2016 - July 10, 2025Directed and operated camera for 'Katholiek Nederland TV'.
Item-Regisseur / Various Project Roles at KRO
December 31, 2012 - July 10, 2025Involved in format-promo’s, program development, pilots, event organization, and directing various shows and documentaries including 'Nu Is Geluk Nooit Meer Gewoon', 'Nederland Te Koop', 'Dropzone', 'Memories', 'De Reünie', 'De Held van 2003 and 2004', 'Het Huwelijk'.
Regisseur at Eyeworks (BNN)
September 30, 2003 - July 10, 2025Directed TV program 'Think Pink'.
Redacteur/Verslaggever at Ivo Niehe Producties (RTL4)
June 30, 2003 - July 10, 2025Worked as an editor and reporter for 'Eigen Huis & Tuin'.
Verslaggever at Holland Media House (RTL4)
July 31, 2002 - July 10, 2025Reported for 'RTL Boulevard'.
Regisseur at Tenfold (RTL5)
April 30, 2002 - July 10, 2025Directed 'IT’s Business'.
Item Regisseur / Verslaggever at Endemol Nederland BV
December 31, 2001 - July 10, 2025Directed and reported on shows including 'Kinderen van Sudan', 'Big Diet Magazine', 'Robijn Fashion Award', and 'TV Woon Magazine'.
Item-Regisseur / Verslaggever at John de Mol Produkties
April 30, 2001 - July 10, 2025Directed and reported on 'RTL Live', 'Koffietijd!', and 'De Bus'.
Hoofdredacteur at Brinkman Publishers
July 31, 2000 - July 10, 2025Editor-in-chief of AV Magazine.
Regisseur at Gelderland Media Groep
January 31, 2000 - July 10, 2025Directed a six-part popular scientific series 'Kennis Werkt'.
Freelance Scenario, Production and Direction at Various Clients including NS, ROC Utrecht, ABN AMRO, Bouwfonds
December 31, 2001 - July 10, 2025Freelance work in scenario writing, production, and directing for multiple clients.
Scenario, Regie, Productie, Leiding AV-afdeling at EMK Media Groep
December 31, 1998 - July 10, 2025Handled scenario writing, directing, production, and led the AV department. Produced content for clients including Jamin, Gall & Gall, ETOS, Ministry of Social Affairs, VSN Group, NOSW.
Freelance Scenario and Direction at Various Clients
December 31, 1994 - July 10, 2025Freelance scenario writing and directing of corporate films.
Programmamaker at KRO-NCRV
January 1, 2021 - PresentWorked as a program maker on various programs such as Kruispunt, Ziel & zaligheid, Bloemen voor de Paus, Achter de Schermen at Dagboek van een Herdershond Live, and Wereldjongerendagen Lissabon. Responsibilities included creating engaging content, directing productions, and contributing to storytelling for national television.
Programmamaker at Diverse
January 1, 2008 - PresentCreated corporate films, online films, clips, and documentaries for various clients. Managed production processes, direction, and editing to deliver polished visual content.
Programmamaker at Katholiekleven.nl
January 1, 2020 - PresentProduced content for Katholiekleven.nl, managing programming and content delivery to support the platform's mission and media outreach.
Programmamaker at WUR
January 1, 2020 - PresentProduced and programmed video content related to Wageningen University & Research (WUR), contributing to communication and educational projects.
Regisseur/Camjo at Skyhigh
December 31, 2014 - July 10, 2025Directed and shot video footage (camjo) for the documentary series Melk en Honing (EO), involving storytelling and scripting responsibilities.
Regisseur/Camjo at RKK
December 31, 2016 - July 10, 2025Directed and filmed for Katholiek Nederland TV, handling camera operation and directing duties.
Scenario, Regie, Productie at EMK Media Groep
December 31, 1998 - July 10, 2025Created scenarios, directed, and produced audiovisual projects for clients including Jamin, Gall & Gall, ETOS, and government institutions. Managed AV department ensuring the quality and delivery of productions.
Head Editor at Brinkman Publishers
July 31, 2000 - July 10, 2025Led the editorial team for AV Magazine, overseeing content production and quality.
Regisseur at Gelderland Media Groep
January 31, 2000 - July 10, 2025Directed a six-part popular scientific TV magazine 'Kennis Werkt' aired on Omroep Gelderland.
Freelance Scenario, Productie, Regie at Various Clients
December 31, 2001 - July 10, 2025Provided freelance scriptwriting, production, and directing services for clients such as NS, ROC Utrecht, ABN AMRO, and Bouwfonds, among others.
Education
VWO at unknown
January 1, 1978 - December 31, 1985Bachelor's degree at Universiteit Nijmegen
January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1987Master's degree at Universiteit Nijmegen
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1992VWO at Unknown
January 1, 1978 - December 31, 1985Bachelor's Degree at Universiteit Nijmegen
January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1987Master's Degree at Universiteit Nijmegen
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1992VWO at Unknown High School
January 1, 1978 - December 31, 1985Bachelor's at Universiteit Nijmegen
January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1987Master's at Universiteit Nijmegen
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1992VWO Diploma at Unknown (most likely high school in the Netherlands)
January 1, 1978 - December 31, 1985Bachelor's Degree at Universiteit Nijmegen
January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1987Vrij Doctoraal at Universiteit Nijmegen
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1992VWO at Unknown (likely high school)
January 1, 1978 - December 31, 1985Bachelor at Universiteit Nijmegen
January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1987Doctoraal Letteren at Universiteit Nijmegen
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1992Qualifications
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January 11, 2030 - July 10, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization
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