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ABOUT

WORLDVISUALS FILM | STORIES WITH IMPACT

Worldvisuals Film is an international award-winning production company based in the Netherlands and South-Africa. Our films have been selected for hundreds of international film festivals and have won numerous awards around the world. 

It is the forgotten stories that we want to draw attention to. In our approach we focus on connection, experience and impact. We do not just produce films,  but try to initiate and facilitate a conversation around the films among a wide audience. 

Just producing a film does not guarantee that something will change in the world. That is why we approach most films as an impact production. A film is then part of a broader change process. To achieve this, we organize targeted film screenings for specific target groups. We also communicate about our films on a larger scale through alternative distribution channels. This is how we create impact. 

 

WORLDVISUALS FILM FOUNDATION

PRODUCTIONS

Worldvisuals has produced various documentaries and fiction films for broadcasters Human, EO, KRO-NCRV and the VPRO, like the documentaries BRUCE, My father’s secret, Rough Diamonds. and fiction films Turn it around and Something about Alex. These films have reached hundreds of thousands of viewers on TV, in cinemas, in the classroom and online.  Worldvisuals has been a member of the Dutch Audiovisual Producers Alliance (NAPA) since 2021.

THE FOUNDATION

Worldvisuals legal form is a foundation. The foundation serves the public interest and is not for profit. Its official objective is: “to raise, clarify and initiate discussion of important social issues in society among the general public. The foundation uses film as an ideal medium to support this process. To achieve its goal, the foundation initiates projects, enters into partnerships and stimulates the development of talent.” The foundation has a Dutch Cultural ANBI status since 1 January 2019 and acts conform to the Dutch Governance Code Culture,  Fair Practice Code, Code Diversity & Inclusion with a focus on Green Filmmaking.

THE TEAM

Meet the Worldvisuals Film team.

François Pieneman

François Pieneman

Director | (he/him)

Francois has been producing fiction and documentary films since 2005. After graduating in Commercial Economics, he worked for almost 10 years in business services as a business analyst, controller and fundraiser. With the switch to the film world he followed his passion. Francois also produces for Ideefix Film & Media and he is also a podcaster, guest speaker in the field of storytelling and part-time teacher at the Dutch Filmers Academy.

RON VISSER

RON VISSER

Chairman | (he/him)

Ron has directed several training films, including for the ‘Pleasant contact with the government’ project of the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations and he worked on a film about the communication between GP and patient at the end of life. Ron followed a film course after a previous career as a lecturer at Leiden University and a government manager. He studied mathematics and obtained his doctorate in social sciences.

Richard de Wit

Richard de Wit

General Boardmember | (he/him)

Richard works as a senior advisor at the Dutch government. In previous positions responsible for film development and production, multi-media productions and e-learning. Richard worked as a speechwriter and edited several publications. With his years of experience, Richard advises on different topics in the film process.

Ingeborg Putter

Ingeborg Putter

Treasurer & Secretary | (she/her)

Ingeborg studied Public Relations and Information. In her working life she has navigated between non-profit and profit, but she eventually found her creative place as an executive producer at Worldvisuals. Ingeborg played an important role in the distribution and marketing of the films. Nowadays she is treasurer and secretary of the foundation.

Maile Monds

Maile Monds

Assistant producer | (she/her)

Maile Monds graduated with a degree in Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology from the University of Amsterdam, specializing in Visual Anthropology and completing a minor in Conflict Studies. Through her studies, she has delved into the complexities of individuals, cultures, and societies, producing creative research projects and films on a range of topics. Her passion lies in visual storytelling, where she utilizes writing, photography, and videography to shed light on social issues and bridge diverse perspectives. 

 

Soheyl Kian

Soheyl Kian

Impact producer | (he/him)

Soheyl Kian is an experienced impact producer of documentaries and books. Soheyl has extensive experience in organizing large events, but is also involved in shaping impact programs. He has worked on the impact productions of SEXUAL HEALING (BNNVARA & Tangerine Tree), WHITE IS A COLOR TOO (VPRO & De Familie), BLUE MONDAY (KRO-NCRV & Tangerine Tree), and HALLO WHITE PEOPLE (Amsterdam University Press).

BOARD OF ADVICE

The advisory board is a group of experts who lend their skills, guidance, and knowledge to Worldvisuals Film. Fields of expertise are finance, legal, sustainability, education, economics and impact.

Rachel Cannegieter

Rachel Cannegieter

Advisor Sustainability

Rachel works as Director for Rethink Rebels, a fast-growing company offering sustainability advice for fashion businesses.

Mariet de Gooijer

Mariet de Gooijer

Advisor Education

Mariet is the Director of Maupertuus, a private school for children with learning or developmental difficulties.

Saskia Makkink

Saskia Makkink

Advisor Strategy and Impact

Saskia is Founder and CEO of Climate Circle,  a company supporting businesses, NGOs and investors in sourcing, developing and scaling impactful businesses, with a focus on Africa.

David Zetland

David Zetland

Advisor Economics & Politics

David Zetland researches the political-economy of water, the environment and the commons. As a university lecturer at Leiden University College, he teaches courses on economics, entrepreneurship and sustainability