About us
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BREAK FREE FILMS
is a Dutch production company that specialises in the development, creation and production of feature films, shorts, and TV series that are urgent, diverse and inspiring. WE ARE ALL ABOUT
Inclusivity, diversity and working with talented filmmakers from all over the world. We are also all about telling the best possible stories whilst providing as many opportunities as we can for upcoming artists in an enviroment that is safe and nourishing. WE LIKE
stories with a high cinematic quality that matter and are appealing to a wide and international public. |
The Team
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VEERLE ACKERSTAFF
(They/Them)
Owner | Producer | Writer/Director Veerle (they/them) lived for over 10 years with a mountain tribe on the border of Tibet, which became the birthplace of their writing and filmmaking career. Now, back in The Netherlands, Veerle holds a master’s degree in Creative Writing and a degree in film directing, and is the founder and CEO of Break Free Films, a company that specializes in the creation of films and series that are urgent, diverse, and inspiring. Veerle is committed to carving new paths for those underrepresented in the industry. |
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CAATJE VAN LEEUWEN
(She/Her)
Owner | Producer | Writer/Director Writer/Director and producer Caatje van Leeuwen is the founder of Amsterdam-based production company Sun Cat Productions and a partner at Break Free Films. Struggling with severe dyslexia Caatje is an advocate for people with both visible and invisible disabilities. In recent years, Caatje has developed, written and directed multiple film projects and has proven to be a driving force for each project. Her films have won numerous international awards. |