MAARTEN KAL

BIOGRAPHY

Your story well told.

I’m a filmmaker specialized in short-form documentaries. From my studio in central Amsterdam I venture out in the world to capture stories worth telling.

Usually I work from the premise that character is key, because it’s people that bring purpose to a story and add colorful details. That’s why I love shooting handheld, fly-on-the-wall-style – with a breathing camera.

When I get cracking, my approach is adaptive, allowing me to dive into wildly different subjects, ranging from Olympic windsurfing to corporate cyber security and returning migrants in Ethiopia. I easily connect with all kinds of people – finding the elements that build their story and fine-tuning the scene when necessary.

In recent years I worked with clients such as Amazon, Booking and UN Migration (IOM). My work has also been selected for film festivals and broadcasted on public TV and on demand platforms.

Want to tell your story well?

Don’t hesitate to get in touch.