ABOUT
Friso Cornelis Poldervaart (1992, Klaaswaal, The Netherlands) is an independent filmmaker. With passion for moving pictures and creating stories Friso started making films at the age of eight years old. Currently living in Thailand, Friso is a true Asia lover. Doing a wide range of productions in Asia and Europe for companies as well as making films, documentaries and music videos. Several short films played at festivals, gaining both nominations and awards.
Friso graduated at the Academy for Media, Art and Performance with a degree in cinematography. His graduation film told the story about a traditional silk village in northern Cambodia. His internships consisted of doing ENG camerawork, directing internet based TV shows and being 1st AC for the Thai TV show ‘เพลงลูกทุ่ง’ Working in the field, Friso did numerous of freelance jobs for local companies and large corporations.
As film is the most important thing in his life, it’s his goal to reach the world through his films.