THE TEAM
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 Professional 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
CAATJE VAN LEEUWEN
she/her
Owner | Producer | Writer/Director
Writer/Director and producer Caatje van Leeuwen is co-owner of Break Free Films. Struggling with severe dyslexia, Caatje is an advocate for people with both visible and invisible disabilities.
In recent years, Caatje has realized multiple film projects and has proven to be a driving force for each project. Her films have won numerous international awards.
In addition, Caatje is committed to the development and implementation of the impact programs surrounding Break Free Academy productions.
