Experienced international entrepreneur. CREDITS20 feature length fiction films (premiered at Cannes, Venice, Berlin, Sundance, Rotterdam); 10 documentaries (IDFA, Locarno), countless shorts, an immersive experience and a record album. 'The Devil's Double' (James Bond-director Lee Tamahori, budget € 16 m), with Corsan and Corrino, broke the international sales record for a Benelux production. The film was distributed worldwide by Lionsgate, Icon and Netflix.CURRENTLYin development: an action series, a fiction feature, a documentary and an animation filmin production: three documentaries, one fictionnow in cinemas: 'Verdwenen Stad' (Lost City)now on NPO: 'Beste meneer Bouterse' (Dear Convicted President), 'DocuLab Suriname'MISSIONAs Producer: make relevant films based on facts. Staccato Films.As Curator: advise museums on story-based exhibitions. Marinemuseum.As Educator: Masterclasses on Inspiration & Storytelling. Amsterdam Film School.As Consultant: advise on Invitations to Tender; storytelling, editing, coach upcoming talent.Emjay Rechsteiner went to film school in New York and holds degrees in History and Communications from the University of Amsterdam. He obtained the International Diploma of Advertising and attended the Media Business School and the Binger Film Institute. He presided over the jury of the Netherlands Film Festival, lectures at film schools and universities in Europe and the US, and acted as Dean of the Amsterdam Film School and curator for EYE Filmmuseum and Royal Netherlands Navy Museum. Founded Staccato Films in 1989.Features include Oscar-entry 'Pauline & Paulette' (audience award Cannes), 'Moonlight' (winner at Hollywood Film Festival), Carice van Houten's debut 'Suzy Q' and 'Buenos Airea Vice Versa'. Documentaries include 'The Terrestrials' (on Timothy Leary), 'Signes de Vie', 'Lost City' and films on Suriname.Most films were financed with a number of countries with the Netherlands Filmfund and broadcasters (EO, MAX, NCRV, VARA, Veronica, VPRO) using a mix of public and private sources. Shooting took place in Europe, US, South America, Middle East and India. Special focus on Suriname.