Biography

I'm a film production graduate at the Netherlands Film Academy in Amsterdam, with a deep passion for post-production, VFX, and multidisciplinary storytelling. While I'm well-versed in the essentials like financing, planning, creative development, and communication, I thrive when diving into the more technical side of things. Whether it's workflow optimization, virtual production, or integrating emerging technologies like VR, AR, and AI; I love exploring innovative tools that push the boundaries of what's possible in film. I bring international experience from projects in South Africa and Japan, where I learned to navigate diverse, multicultural teams while combining technical precision with a strong creative vision. Our VR film 'Let Nature Heal' (2023) won Best VR Film at the Sehsüchte International Film Festival, and for the music video 'On Again - Mau P' (2024), I applied both production and VFX expertise; leading to over a million views on YouTube.

We recently completed 'Moksha' (2025), a visually striking 3D animated graduation film that's the first student project at the Film Academy to implement both Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos technologies. With hands-on experience as a Junior Post-Producer at Postoffice, working on high-end projects like 'American Horror Story' (Disney/FX); I've developed a sharp eye for streamlining workflows, especially in commercial and client-facing productions. I also bring a background in marketing and event organization, which complements my film work with a practical, audience-driven mindset.

My foundation in the creative industry was built through founding and running UMRA (2018-2021), where I developed a multifaceted brand encompassing events, clothing, and music in the Dutch electronic scene. This entrepreneurial venture honed my skills in logistics management, marketing strategy, team leadership, and creative direction; all capabilities I've seamlessly transferred to my film production work, particularly in creating cohesive visions and executing complex, multi-stakeholder projects. Curious, ambitious, and solution-oriented, I'm always looking for ways to connect creativity with efficiency, and to bring great ideas to life through collaboration and innovation.
- IMDb mini biography by: Yunus M. Benli