Dutch Documentary filmmaker: Introducing myself!

Hi everyone!

I’m Susanne Opstal, a documentary director from the Netherlands. In my films I endeavours to address undercurrents we all feel. Sometimes philosophical, or abstract, but always with a keen eye for the universal feelings underneath, which tend to reflect the times we live in. My films can be experimental blends of influences, and thus often will have an international feel about them, just as in my upcoming documentary about the American Westboro Baptist Church. In addition to my work as a documentary director, I teach film at the filmschool in Amsterdam. I also direct commercial projects.

Normally I never share anything before I finish a film, but I decided to use Steemit to share my work of process with you. Although I feel a bit nervous, I already love to see all your photo’s and be inspired. :) So, here we go! I just came back from Bangladesh, where I filmed in Cox’s Bazar. That’s why I like to share this first photo with you.

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Looking forward to posting on Steemit and to read your stories!

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Welcome to Steemit @susanneopstal :D

Hi Susanne. Welcome to Steemit! Your philosophical and seemingly psychological approach to film not only sounds fascinating, but I think is really valuable in todays world. I look forward to seeing some of your content :)

Hi @abigailsamuelson, thank you so much for your kind reply! That really means a lot to me. I was just looking into the possibilities to visit Cape Town when I visited your blog. So nice you live there! Do you have any tips for next fall?

Hi Susanne, yes I feel very lucky to live in CT. April is probably the best time to come visit, since it isn't too hot, but it is still good weather. I'm happy to stay in contact and please feel free to ask me any questions that will help you plan your trip :)

Thank you, I will keep that in mind. I just started following you, so I might contact you when I know more about my trip. YES! Like this already.

That's perfect! Just let me know and I'll be happy to help :)

Welcome to Steemit! Explore + enjoy :)

Hi @lopezdacruz, thank you for your reply! Really trying to figure it out.

Hi @susanneopstal, I'm excited to follow along on your process! Love meeting artists and documentarians. What's this documentary about?

Hi @jayclouse, thank you for your reply! I just started following you. I'm working on several documentaries right now. I just came back from Bangladesh where I filmed in the refugee camps, but I think I will share more about that later. :)

Welcome to steemit. @susanneopstal
following you now. :D

Hi @thailand-funfun, thank you for your reply. Just started following you too. Love travelling in Thailand, hope to go back soon. :)

Hi, @susanneopstal welcome to steemit, I can help you to explain a little about steemit. because I believe that you can be the best blogger and contributor on this site. So I'll follow you and you follow me ^. ^

@johntor

Haha, thank you @johntor! I really need to figure everything out, don't understand it yet. I just started following you, really like your lost post. Did you make the polaroid yourself? I take polaroid all the time.

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