Mees Bergshoeff
Fluxus media maker, curater and critic.
Has a Research masters in Moving Image, Central Saint Martins, London. And a bachelor in Audiovisual media, The University of the Arts Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Graduated both Summa Cum Laude with Honors. And is active on filmsets and in writing processes.
Based in Amsterdam.
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WHAT DO YOU THINK?
I almost lost my butt crack
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On the day, 10th of April, we get a glimpse of seven people who are stuck in their mind bubbles, and try to break out of them. This absurd five-chapter film lets you reflect on our 21st century contemporary living in a surprisingly philosophical way. It’s an eclectic film that plays with the mix of high and low art.
Press:
https://www.vice.com/nl/article/7kv9q9/fotos-afschaffing-avondklok
Exhibitions: Viewing at SexylandWorld Amsterdam 2021, De Uitkijk Amsterdam 2021 and the première at Lab111 Amsterdam 2021
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Tedtalk behind the philosophy of the movie: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd5i2QwI2RP/
Secret link only for your eyes.
HKU graduation film of Mees Bergshoeff
website: https://whatdoyouthink.nl
On the day of April 10th, we get a glimpse into the lives of seven people who are trapped in the prejudices of themselves and of society. This absurd five-part reflects on the world we live in in a surprising way.
Do you choose life, even though you think it's too late? Do you identify with your appearance or rather with your inner self? And can we still think critically if we are acquired in a systematic society? You get to see how a conversation about dick aesthetics can mingle with classical music. It's an eclectic film in a gray area between high and low art, that is a feast for the eye and the contemporary mind.
More about the film, go to https://whatdoyouthink.nl/
or https://exposure.hku.nl/p/what-do-you-think-i-almost-lost-my-butt-crack
or https://www.instagram.com/whatdoyouthinkdefilm/
Cast: Adanna Unigwe, Sara Afiba, Bart Bijnens, Anne-Marie Dimanche, Matthijs IJgosse, Jonathan Huisman, Ellen Rohrman
Director, Writer, Producer, VFX
Mees Bergshoeff
Creative producer
Gaia van Maanen
Director of Photography
Boris Bergshoeff
Production designer
Jette Vogel
Editor
Robben Fuhler
Composer, Sound designer and Soundmix
Yasha Mostert
Directors assistent
Puck van der Werf
First assistant director en Production assistent
Mees Gerritsen
Gaffer
Kenneth van Bochove
Sound
Julia Nijenhuis
Styling and make up
Suus de Nies
Casting
Post Castelijn casting: Sven van den Berg, Fay Muller en Romy ter Haar
Camera assistant
Sean Vogel
Best boy
Yannick de Graaf/ Daan van Asselt
Corona manager en set photographer
Benaiah French
3D Animator
Sarah Hoogman
Poster and logo illustrator
Jikke Lesterhuis
Title design en animator
Paulina Szafranska
Grading
De Lodge post production: Rachel Stone
Catering
Ralli Cooks: Hadidja Simba en Chaima El Haddaoui / Elena Xialkiadaki / Zora Prins / Barbara bredero /Cafe restaurant Amsterdam
Classical ensemble composer and drum player
Han Vogel
Trumpeter
Ruud Visser
Contrabas
Pia Pirtinaho
Brass band
Accu fanfare under the wings of Jos Zandvliet and Septimia Kuhlmann
Boys on the street
Oliver Helmstadt and Benaiah Frensch,
Homeless man
Aart Jan bergshoeff
Forrest girls
Daphne Takken, Merel Vervloet and Evi Ros
Coach
Bea de Visser / Dana Linssen
Script coach
Lena Visser
Production advice
Timo Schot
Overall advice
Daan Bakker
Fist editor
Sebastiaan Verbeeten
Locations
Colette Grootenboer – Tungsten Studios
Landgoed Zonheuvel
Droompaleis Rooseveltlaan
Zunderdorp
Amsterdam centrum/zuid
The house of Joep Thieckie and Eva Eisenloeffel
Light rental
Het Licht
Camera and grip rental
Maloney
Platform rental
Peinemann
Bus rental
Ab Gietelink
Bus Parking
Amsterdam studio’s
I want to give big thanks for standing by my side, helping me, and always being there, without you this wouldn’t be possible:
Barbara Bredero
Aart Jan bergshoeff
Boris Bergshoeff
Elena Xialkiadaki
Zora prins
Lars van der net
Suus de Nies
Rinus van der Weerd
Vincent Tillinanus
Lena Visser
Timo Schot
Meraud Pals
Abe
Everybody that was so kind to donate, you helped to give this movie form, I’m endlessly grateful.
And a special shoutout to Harro Presser.
My last thanks:
Artwork in the bedroom from Evi Beek
Joep Thieckie & Eva Eisenloeffel and the sweet people of Zunderdorp
Rijksmuseum
Gemeente Amsterdam
Milene Hoving from Cafe restaurant Amsterdam
Janneke berkelbach
Oliver helmstadt
Wouter van Dijk
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I almost lost my butt crack
On the day, 10th of April, we get a glimpse of seven people who are stuck in their mind bubbles, and try to break out of them. This absurd five-chapter film lets you reflect on our 21st century contemporary living in a surprisingly philosophical way. It’s an eclectic film that plays with the mix of high and low art.
- Audience Award Best International Short Film @ 22 International Film Schools Festival - Uruguay
- First Prize Best Fiction Film – Professional Jury @ 22 International Film Schools Festival - Uruguay
- Best Scenario – Professional Jury @ Vers Film Festival 2022, the Netherlands
Press:
https://www.vice.com/nl/article/7kv9q9/fotos-afschaffing-avondklok
Exhibitions: Viewing at SexylandWorld Amsterdam 2021, De Uitkijk Amsterdam 2021 and the première at Lab111 Amsterdam 2021
- WHAT DO YOU THINK? I ALMOST LOST MY BUTT CRACK (2022) Viewing at Dirty spread collective in Bristol, United Kingdom
- WHAT DO YOU THINK? I ALMOST LOST MY BUTT CRACK (2021) Viewing at SexylandWorld Amsterdam
- WHAT DO YOU THINK? I ALMOST LOST MY BUTT CRACK (2021) Viewing at the cinema De Uitkijk Amsterdam
- WHAT DO YOU THINK? I ALMOST LOST MY BUTT CRACK (2021) Premiere at Lab111 Amsterdam
Tedtalk behind the philosophy of the movie: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd5i2QwI2RP/
Secret link only for your eyes.
HKU graduation film of Mees Bergshoeff
website: https://whatdoyouthink.nl
On the day of April 10th, we get a glimpse into the lives of seven people who are trapped in the prejudices of themselves and of society. This absurd five-part reflects on the world we live in in a surprising way.
Do you choose life, even though you think it's too late? Do you identify with your appearance or rather with your inner self? And can we still think critically if we are acquired in a systematic society? You get to see how a conversation about dick aesthetics can mingle with classical music. It's an eclectic film in a gray area between high and low art, that is a feast for the eye and the contemporary mind.
More about the film, go to https://whatdoyouthink.nl/
or https://exposure.hku.nl/p/what-do-you-think-i-almost-lost-my-butt-crack
or https://www.instagram.com/whatdoyouthinkdefilm/
Cast: Adanna Unigwe, Sara Afiba, Bart Bijnens, Anne-Marie Dimanche, Matthijs IJgosse, Jonathan Huisman, Ellen Rohrman
Director, Writer, Producer, VFX
Mees Bergshoeff
Creative producer
Gaia van Maanen
Director of Photography
Boris Bergshoeff
Production designer
Jette Vogel
Editor
Robben Fuhler
Composer, Sound designer and Soundmix
Yasha Mostert
Directors assistent
Puck van der Werf
First assistant director en Production assistent
Mees Gerritsen
Gaffer
Kenneth van Bochove
Sound
Julia Nijenhuis
Styling and make up
Suus de Nies
Casting
Post Castelijn casting: Sven van den Berg, Fay Muller en Romy ter Haar
Camera assistant
Sean Vogel
Best boy
Yannick de Graaf/ Daan van Asselt
Corona manager en set photographer
Benaiah French
3D Animator
Sarah Hoogman
Poster and logo illustrator
Jikke Lesterhuis
Title design en animator
Paulina Szafranska
Grading
De Lodge post production: Rachel Stone
Catering
Ralli Cooks: Hadidja Simba en Chaima El Haddaoui / Elena Xialkiadaki / Zora Prins / Barbara bredero /Cafe restaurant Amsterdam
Classical ensemble composer and drum player
Han Vogel
Trumpeter
Ruud Visser
Contrabas
Pia Pirtinaho
Brass band
Accu fanfare under the wings of Jos Zandvliet and Septimia Kuhlmann
Boys on the street
Oliver Helmstadt and Benaiah Frensch,
Homeless man
Aart Jan bergshoeff
Forrest girls
Daphne Takken, Merel Vervloet and Evi Ros
Coach
Bea de Visser / Dana Linssen
Script coach
Lena Visser
Production advice
Timo Schot
Overall advice
Daan Bakker
Fist editor
Sebastiaan Verbeeten
Locations
Colette Grootenboer – Tungsten Studios
Landgoed Zonheuvel
Droompaleis Rooseveltlaan
Zunderdorp
Amsterdam centrum/zuid
The house of Joep Thieckie and Eva Eisenloeffel
Light rental
Het Licht
Camera and grip rental
Maloney
Platform rental
Peinemann
Bus rental
Ab Gietelink
Bus Parking
Amsterdam studio’s
I want to give big thanks for standing by my side, helping me, and always being there, without you this wouldn’t be possible:
Barbara Bredero
Aart Jan bergshoeff
Boris Bergshoeff
Elena Xialkiadaki
Zora prins
Lars van der net
Suus de Nies
Rinus van der Weerd
Vincent Tillinanus
Lena Visser
Timo Schot
Meraud Pals
Abe
Everybody that was so kind to donate, you helped to give this movie form, I’m endlessly grateful.
And a special shoutout to Harro Presser.
My last thanks:
Artwork in the bedroom from Evi Beek
Joep Thieckie & Eva Eisenloeffel and the sweet people of Zunderdorp
Rijksmuseum
Gemeente Amsterdam
Milene Hoving from Cafe restaurant Amsterdam
Janneke berkelbach
Oliver helmstadt
Wouter van Dijk
