Xavier Van Delft Email & Phone Number

Eindhoven, Nb, Nl

Netherlands, Germany And The Uk

I am a film maker and documentary maker, working on a wide variety of topics.I develop and produce projects, varying from story telling content to documentaries and from animations to audiovisual experiences.On the moment I am directing a project called 'Verborgen Verhalen. This is a project in which I reveal hidden stories in our cultural heritage by animating them together with a team of animators and composers.Furthermore I am working on a documentary about energy. Our addiction to energy creates dilemmas dilemmas that leave deep traces. Slowly it becomes clear: if everything has to continue to grow in the way it is now, then nothing can stay the same. Updates will follow.My documentary which is in production has been selected for different Pitching Forums and Workshops and was awarded with a Mentorship Award.Selected for Ji.hlava Academy, Jihlava, Czechia, 2022Selected for Ji.hlava International Documentary Festival, New Visions Europe 2022, Czechia, 2022Selected for Nederlands Film Festival Feedback Sessies 2021Selected for IDFAcademy, Amsterdam, NL 2019Winner Mentorship Award Pitching Forum Fest Filmfestival Espinho, PT 2018Selected for Pitch and Documentary Workshop DocsLisboa, Lisbon PT 2018Selected for Documentary Workshop, Cinematik Filmfest, Piestany, SK 2018

Breda, Noord-Brabant, Nederland

Eindhoven En Omgeving, Nederland

Eindhoven En Omgeving, Nederland

Utrecht Area, Netherlands

Video Editor and Motion Graphic Designer for branded content.

Amsterdam, Hilversum

Working on televisionprogrammes (both drama and reality, such as 3 op Reis and Wie is de Mol?) for different Dutch broadcasting channels (commercial and public service broadcasting), and production agencies. I developed my skills in long edits (+ 30 minutes), with a strong focus on drama.Clients include NPO 1/2/3, IDTV, Stepping Stone, Blue Circle

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

Post Production for commercials and short documentaries. Worked on reports and documentaries as (post) producer/ creative producer.Clients include:STER, ABN AMRO, Heineken, Champions League, Bijenkorf.

Munchen

At Helliventures and Moving Adventures I worked as a Freelance Creative.I developed different idents and leaders, worked on productions for animations and documentaries.

Munich Area, Germany

As a Director and Producer I have worked on a variety of projects, from concept to final product. I created concepts and ideas and set up budgets for projects. I worked on productions and post productions for different projects. I did this to create commercials and other branded work, that in the end nobody is happy to watch. Creating advertisements to help spread hollow corporate messages.Clients include:- BMW- Saturn- Bodum

Munich Area, Germany

Worked in the Creative Solutions Department, creating trailers for the 'Fiction' department, campaigns and motion graphics for a couple of German TV channels, and worked on 'Best Brands Germany', an event in which brands are rewarded by people who create those ads themselves, so you can ask yourself how honest this actually is, other than merely a podium for self glorification.

Amsterdam En Omgeving, Nederland

Heerenmeester is a small film company based in Amsterdam, concentrating on documentaries.As an assistant editor I refined my skills in Final Cut Pro, and did graphics in After Effects.My responsibility as camera assistant was to create extra shots and assist the main camera.Developed my camera skills, and helped generating innovative ideas that I applied in the edit.

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

Newquay, Uk

15 Cornwall asked UCF to create eight portraits for the new talents in Jamie Olivers kitchen in Newquay.Camera, producing and directing.

Falmouth, Uk

Different documentary projects in collaboration with University Falmouth. The main focus was portraying regional and social issues in South West England.

Deventer, Netherlands

Creative Designer for Ceves Vergeer. Responsible for design and commercial advertising.

Groningen, Netherlands

Noorderzon Festival is a cultural festival in Groningen, The Netherlands. I was responsible for the concept and production of musicvideos for one of the acts..

Amsterdam

Filming interviews with different bands and artists. I worked with different cameras and learned the basics of journalism (setting up interviews).This is where I started editing professionally (on Final Cut Pro).

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Film & Tv Production, Distinction In Film And Tv Production

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Media & Design

Education record

High School