Hi, I'm Ties Kalker, a passionate film director with a strong background in fiction directing. I graduated with honors from Hogeschool voor de Kunsten Utrecht and am currently pursuing my Master's degree at Koninklijke Academie voor Schone Kunsten Gent. Over the years, I've directed short films, commercials, and music videos, some of which have been selected for film festivals like the Nederlands Film Festival and Humans of Film Festival Amsterdam. I enjoy combining creative storytelling with visual art, and I'm always eager to take on new challenges in the world of film and media. Whether it's directing a short film or managing a fashion show production, I bring dedication and a creative eye to every project.

Ties Kalker

Hi, I'm Ties Kalker, a passionate film director with a strong background in fiction directing. I graduated with honors from Hogeschool voor de Kunsten Utrecht and am currently pursuing my Master's degree at Koninklijke Academie voor Schone Kunsten Gent. Over the years, I've directed short films, commercials, and music videos, some of which have been selected for film festivals like the Nederlands Film Festival and Humans of Film Festival Amsterdam. I enjoy combining creative storytelling with visual art, and I'm always eager to take on new challenges in the world of film and media. Whether it's directing a short film or managing a fashion show production, I bring dedication and a creative eye to every project.

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Hi, I’m Ties Kalker, a passionate film director with a strong background in fiction directing. I graduated with honors from Hogeschool voor de Kunsten Utrecht and am currently pursuing my Master’s degree at Koninklijke Academie voor Schone Kunsten Gent. Over the years, I’ve directed short films, commercials, and music videos, some of which have been selected for film festivals like the Nederlands Film Festival and Humans of Film Festival Amsterdam.

I enjoy combining creative storytelling with visual art, and I’m always eager to take on new challenges in the world of film and media. Whether it’s directing a short film or managing a fashion show production, I bring dedication and a creative eye to every project.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

Dutch
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Regisseur/Scenarist at Korfilm
December 31, 2021 - August 1, 2025
Directed and wrote the short film 'Niet Thuis,' which was officially selected for the Nederlands Film Festival Talentendagen 2021.
Regisseur/DOP at The Christian Club Ignorance - Videoclip
December 31, 2023 - August 1, 2025
Directed and operated camera for the music video 'Ignorance' live at the Opera of Ghent.
Co-Regie/Scenarie at Apollo – Commercieel
December 31, 2023 - August 1, 2025
Co-directed and co-wrote the commercial 'Apollo' in 2023.
Regisseur at Makine Parkimi (Car Parking) – Kortfilm
December 31, 2023 - August 1, 2025
Directed the short film 'Makine Parkimi,' selected for Humans of Film Festival Amsterdam, Zuidelijk Film Festival Tilburg, and Festival Filmhuis Odenzaal.
Regisseur at Fashion show Kask – Editie 2024 - Commercieel
December 31, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Directed the 2024 edition of the commercial fashion show for Kask.
Regisseur at Fashion show Kask – Editie 2025 - Commercieel
December 31, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Scheduled to direct the 2025 edition of the commercial fashion show for Kask.

Education

Bachelor Diploma at Hogeschool voor de Kunsten Utrecht
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment