Music Video
Release date: Feb, 29 2024
Artist: Joost
Client: Eurovision · 50 million views
Starring: Joost Klein, Raaf, Jean Claude, Martijn van Eijzeren, Gover Meit, Teun and Appie Mussa
A coming-of-age story that explores the bittersweet journey of growing older and the art of letting go.
Written and Directed by Véras Fawaz
Producer: Nadja Vissers
Production Manager: Georgie Schröder
DOP: Simon Meesters
Steadicam: Kevin Vidal
1 AC: Joey Janssen
2nd AC: Kaï Humpleby
1AD: Steven Gielen
Gaffer: Erwin Smit
Best Boy: Joep Hegeman
Electricien: Julian den Ouden
Electricien: Roan Groothuis
Grip: Willem Biemans
Ass grip: Hidde Biemans
Set design: Eden Goedhuys
Set dresser: Cheriva Volney
HMU: Stephanie Ly
Haircolor Joost - Maud van Wijnen
Stylist: Marleen Ettema & Jan Hürxkens (studio Overlab)
Stylist on set: Morritz Hädelt
Ass styling: Lisa Tillema
Ass styling: Sasha Musaskina
PA: Piet McMahon
PA: Erwin Bos
Drone pilot: Christiaan Compaan
Creative Direction: Joost Klein
Edit: Lyon Pol
VFX: 50MM.Amsterdam
VFX Supervisor: Sem Leuven
VFX Artists: Sem Leuven, Olivier Bink & Nick Marlow
3D Model: Kaum
Grading: Wietse van Bezooijen (De Grot)
Production Company Cake film
Jolanda de Boer, Anne van Kuijk, Victor Griffioen
Casting: Dutch Casting, Moeilijk Chill
Locations: Grace Locations
Stichting Etersheimerbraak en het gebied Etersheim
Molen de Breek (Bart & Julius)
Equipment: DDB lighting, Camera rentals, Gripwise
Special Thanks: S10, Donnie, René Froger, Emma Wortelboer, Charlyn Lee, Darcy Book, Lydia Oei, Jady Satoer, Yung Petsi, Leipe Dennis, Bram, Paul Elstak, Gabbers
Short Film
Release date: Oct, 23 2024
Dark-Comedy, Thriller · 19 m
Selected for: Nederlands Film Festival
Shortcutz Amsterdam
Starring: Jenny Hsia, Donny Ronny and Mei Ling Wan-Im
Meili's complicated life takes a turn for the worse when she tries to sell her suitcase to a mysterious stranger.
Written and Directed by: Véras Fawaz
An Underscore Production
Based on an idea by Véras Fawaz and Gover Meit
Producer: Willem Beelaerts van Blokland
Junior Producer: Rosita Safakisch
Script Editor - Wouter Brugge
1st AD: David Vis
DOP: Simon Meesters
1st AC: Daniël Jaspers
Grip: Pim Brandsen
Gaffer: Zen Bloot
Bestboy: Sander Radstaake
Spark: Angelo Hogewoning
Sound Recordist: Robin Kalsbeek
Production Designer: Meret Wellman
Setdresser: Louana Tummers
Costume Designer: Leila El Alaoui
Styling assistant: Joyce den Ouden
MUA: Stephanie Ly
MUA: Melanie Foeh
BTS Photographer: Katariina Kärki
Language Assistant - Wing Poon
Catering: Pamkookt
Location Scout: Allard van der Spek
Editor: Marre Bonke
Colorist: Wietse van Bezooijen
Visual Effects: Bruno Verhaar
Sounddesign: Zoé beekes
Dialogue Editor: Jesse Enzler
Music Composer: Rui Reis Maia
Musician - Viola: Hessel Moeselaar
Musician - Cello: Diederik Smulders
Post Production Facilities: Storm Post Production
STMPD Recording Studios
Post Producer Storm: Evi van Doorn
Special Thanks:
Empire Film, Cinesupply, Julia van de Graaff, Jianmin Huang, Marcus Aurelius Veenhuijsen, Fan Liao, Jens Eggengoor, Joachim Spruijt, Eva van Kleef, Lonneke Wijnschenk
Music Video
Release date: Nov, 4 2022 · 8 million views
Artist: Maan & Goldband
Winner of the 2023 Edison for Best Music Video.
Starring: Maan de Steenwinkel, Boaz Kok, Milo Driessen and Karel Gerlach
What begins as a simple romantic tale of a journalist falling for a celebrity soon spirals into a nightmare of revenge.
Written and Directed by Véras Fawaz
Production company: UNDERSCORE
Executive producer: Willem Beelaerts van Blokland
Producer: Dominique Garritsen
1st AD: Willem Beelaerts van Blokland
DOP: Zeeger Verschuren
Steadicam operator: Mark Modder
1st AC: Nick Duinmaijer
2nd AC: Matthijs Los
Art director: Daylene Kroon
Art assistent: Louana Tummers
Gaffer: Christian van Marle
Bestboy: Joep Fransen
Styling Goldband: Nikki Vekemans
Styling Maan: Diana Theys
Styling Maan: Yasmin Li
Styling assistent Maan: Jihane
Styling assistent Maan: Darch
MUA Goldband / Grime: Michelle Voogd
MUA Maan: Marvin Lumoneka
MUA Assistant Maan: Ira Hutter
Hair styling Maan: Siko van Berkel
Assistent Hair Maan: Carlijn Diemeo
PA: Cas Velthuis
Runner: Sebastian Tiggeloven
Camera gear rental: Cinesupply
Location: Grace Locations
Editor: Lyon Pol
Grading: Ruben Labree
Sounddesign: Amplifeye
Visual Effects: Bruno Verhaar
Extras: Annelies Bruins, Doron Beuns, Frank Evenblij, Jessy Hulsman, Rafaël Roos, Michael Schaap
Commercial
Release date: Sep, 5 2022
Client: Brouwerij De Eeuwige Jeugd
One of the 23 best campaigns of 2023 – Adformatie
Starring: Zoë Love Smith & Reiky De Valk
The essence of youth, seen through two friends on a journey through Amsterdam, daring each other like a fleeting summer romance.
Written and Directed by Véras Fawaz
Original song by Gotu Jim
Song produced by Timo Zoestbergen & Daniël Gimberg
Opnameleider - Willem Beelaerts van Blokland
DOP - Sami El Hassani
Producer - Rox Patawala
1AC - Vincent Geijsel
2nd AC - Mark Modder
Gaffer - Christiaan van Marle
Bestboy - Matthijs Los
Art - Gemma Fernandez Zapateiro
Art Assistent - Elnaz Karami
Styling - Nikki Vekemans
Mua - Melanie Foeh
PA - Cas Velthuis
Runner - Willard Jonathans
Gripper - Björn
Colorist - Wietse van Bezooijen
Buutvrij - Jorn Dost & Chantal Ebbing
Music Video
Release date: Jul, 9 2021 · 5.7 million views
Artist: Goldband
Nominated for Best Music Video - Edison 2022
Starring: Boaz Kok, Milo Driessen, Karel Gerlach and Chardonnay Rillen
A broken detective investigates a series of cult-like murders, only to find himself pulled deeper into the mystery, losing everyone around him.
Written and Directed by Véras Fawaz
Assistant Director: Willem Beelaerts van Blokland
D.O.P.: Ino van der Sande, Christiaan Compaan
Executive Producers: Dominique van Rhee, Luka Kueter
Producer: Nico Lou Vos, Louana Tummers
Art Director: Louana Tummers
Set Producer: Alan Smithee
Styling: Nikki Vekemans
MUA: Stephanie Ly
Gaffer: Wiegert de Vries
Art Assistant: Ellis Sargeant, Zino Bakker
Laurien Doodeman, Daylene Kroon
Ruben Soffers
Best Boy: Matthijs Los
Assistant Producer: Lotte Schuurman
Camera Assistant: Kenneth Vos
Runner / Grip: Arn Eekhout
Editor: Véras Fawaz
Colorist: Wietse Van Bezooijen
Title Design: Unisex
Special thanks: WeFilm, Ricardo is Hard, The English Hatter, Zipper, De Ruilhoek, Daylene Kroon, Emeline Bakker, Beau van Assem, Bruno Driessen, Sjoerd van Schuylenburch, Daan Koens en alle figuranten.
Trailer for non-existent film
Release date: Jan, 29 2021
Starring: Gover Meit
In a final, desperate bid for fame, failed artist Joshua de Wit plans to merge his last painting with the end of his life—but not before taking revenge on everyone who damaged his career.
Written and Directed by Véras Fawaz
Edit / Colorist: Véras Fawaz
Commercial
Release date: Jun, 28 2023
Client: Pinkpop
Starring: Sofie Wortelboer, Kenor Ospina, Anne Harmsen, Keri De Smet, Kahraman Cinar, Nahuel Garcia, Martijn Geraerts and Tijmen Geraerts
The lives of three different groups intertwine on Pinkpop, sharing the unique and unexpected experiences at the festival.
Directed by Véras Fawaz
Production By Underscore
Produced by Willem Beelaerts van Blokland
DOP - Bart Hoveijn
1st AC - Boyd Bakema
2nd AC - Matthijs Los
Editor - Cas Velthuis
Colorist - Wietse van Bezooijen
Film Scan - Onno Petersen
Music by The Haunted Youth
Special Thanks: Nina van Leusden, Lotte Smits, Bart Slangen and Lyon Pol
Music Video
Release date: April, 22 2022
Artist: Rondé
Starring: Rikki Borgelt, Boaz Kok, Kendrick Etmon, Cas Oomen, Sharon Zarr and Armel Paap
A criminal couple plans a final bank heist, but when the woman realizes her needy partner is holding her back, she makes a bold move.
Written and Directed by Véras Fawaz
Production by UNDERSCORE
Executive producer: Willem Beelaerts van Blokland
Producer: Rox Patawala
D.O.P.: Sami El Hassani
1st AD: Willem Beelaerts van Blokland
1st AC: Casper Fraij
2nd AC: Dylan Stoel
Art director: Zino Bakker
Art assistent: Louana Tummers
Gaffer: Christian van Marle
Best boy: Matthijs Los & Bart Vijfhuizen
Belichter: Cas Velthuis
PA: Steffy Arnold & Okkie van Diemen
Styling: Nikki Vekemans
Visagie: Stephanie Ly
Edit and graphic design: Veras Fawaz
Colorist and runner: Wietse van Bezooijen
BTS fotografie: Katariina Kärki
Special Thanks: Camera Rentals, Dune Management, Mick Durlacher, Agnes, Mario
Commercial
Release date: April, 15 2024
Client: Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
Starring: Cherella, Dionne, Nathalie, Max and Russell
An experimental campaign for Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, bringing 'Inspiration' to life as a person journeying through the diverse worlds of creativity.
Director: Veras Fawaz
Production company: Underscore
Creation: Carsten van Berkel, Stefan Leendertse
Producer: Chantal Ebbinge
Executive producer & 1st AD: Willem Beelaerts van Blokland
Producer: Dominique Garritsen
DOP: Sami El Hassani
1st AC: Casper Fraij
Gaffer: Jeroen Zwart
Electrician: Nils Håkansson
Electrician: Ciro Naastepad
Key grip: Jelle van der Weiden
Crane Technician: Noah Campos
Production Designer: Desiree Brands
Builder: Danny Gelders, Isa Soares, Rein Kaandorp, Floor van der Krol
Set Painter: Rein Kaandorp, Isa Soares, Iri Pauwels
Set dresser: Nina van Haren
Assistant Set dresser: Floor van der Krol
Art assistant: Louana Tummers
Art assistant: Naomi van den Tillart
Art assistant: Shenna Weijers
Styling: Carolijn Hooij
Styling assistant: Andrea Blättler
MUA: Stephanie Ly
Production assistant: Rosita Safakisch
Runner: Lonneke Wijnschenk
Editor: Cas Velthuis
VFX supervisor: Sem Leuven
Colour grader: Wietse van Bezooijen – de Grot
Sound design & audio mix: Amplifeye
Voice Over: Zoë Smith
Composer, Producer: Cas Erkeland
Composer, Arranger: Patrick van der Sluis
Trumpeter: Koen Smits
Cast: Cherella, Dionne, Nathalie, Max, Russell
Catering: De Gouden Gieter
Visual identity: Armand Mevis, So-Yeon Kim
Michiel Terpelle, Theetat Thunkijjanukij
Web design: GRRR
Brand positioning: Rein Wolfs, Darija Kalkan, Charl Landvreugd, Amanda Pinatih, Corinne Genestay
Team Stedelijk: Darija Kalkan, Fiorenza de Heer, Rahman Çelik,, Merel de Zeeuw, Justin Hahury, Marie-José Raven, Maaike te Kulve, Lois Barendse, Eva Heisterkamp
Short Film
Release date: April, 19 2021
Client: VPRO
Starring: Joost Nicasie, Wouter van Couwelaar, Zairo Alberts and Marshall Chvojka
An old coat embarks on a journey through an endless hallway, passing through the lives it once touched.
Directed by Véras Fawaz
Words by Wim Brands
Assistant Director: Brenda Narvaez
Production: Britt Bennink
Director of Photography: Christiaan Compaan
Grip: Jelle van der Weiden
Light: Wiegert de Vries
Production Designer: Lotte Mulder
Decor: Joris Prakken
Light / Art assistant: Arn Eekhout
Styling: Lieve Nieuwland
Art / Styling assistant: Laurien Doodeman
Sound: Jason Degraw
FX: Christiaan Compaan
Edit / Grading / Sound design: Veras Fawaz
Spoken by Michael Schaap
Translation: Koray Comert
Special Thanks: Roel Ypma, VPRO
Music Video
Release date: September, 21 2023
Artist: WIES
Starring: Jeanne Rouwendaal, Robbert Bleij and Gover Meit
Seven years of pain at the kitchen table.
Written and directed by Véras Fawaz
An UNDERSCORE production
1st AD: Willem Beelaerts Van Blokland
2nd AD: Rox Patawala
D.O.P.: Max Houtman
1st AC: Boyd Bakema
Production designer: Iri Pauwels
Art director: Pim Jongsma
Art assistant: Isa Soares
Art assistant: Louana Tummers
Grip: Wesley Westerhuis
Gaffer: Joost Meeuwig
Best boy: Gijs ten Den
Styling Carolijn Hooij
Mua: Stephanie Ly
Runner: Matthijs Los
Runner: Cas Velthuis
Production Assistant: Lonneke Wijnschenk
Director assistant and editor: Lyon Pol
Colorist: Ruben Labree
Title design: Veras Fawaz
Film location: De Stu Amsterdam
Talents: Tobias Kolk, Dan Huiser, Michael Schaap, Merle Hartveld, Pamela Nyamza, Lennie van Ettikhoven and Ian Tummers
Special thanks: Bart Slangen, Larissa van Ettikhoven, Sem Leuven, Dylan van Dael, Jarino and Kimberly Tummers, Ricco, Fonds Podiumkunsten
Music Video
Release date: Jan, 6 2024
Artist: Véras
Nominated for NFF Fullscreen Best Music Video 2023
Starring: Véras Fawaz
A lonely man gets swallowed by Tokyo's towering skyline as the city rushes by.
Directed by Véras Fawaz
Director of Photography: Louana Tummers
Edit / Colorist: Véras Fawaz
Short Film
Release date: Nov, 5 2019
Mystery, Thriller · 17 m
Selected for: Independent Short Awards L.A.
Rome Prisma Film Awards
Rialto For Short
Starring: Dim Balsem, Ad van Kempen, Martin Koolhoven, Gover Meit, Stella Bergsma and Julia van de Graaff
Film is available to watch here
A man wakes up lost in a dark place in the middle of the journey of his life.
Cast: Zairo Alberts, Johan Vlemmix, Zdenka Nieuwenhuizen, Amy Lukassen, Lieke Witteveen and Judith Siemons
Directer, Writer & Producer: Véras Fawaz
Assistant Director: Lyon Pol
Producer: Hoger Mohammad
Director of photography: Ino van der Sande
2nd unit D.P. / Camera Operator: Maarten Langelo
First assistant camera: Jesse-Zé Soepnel
Clapper loader: Berksun Çiçek and Fenna de Jong
Gaffer: Dirk Zijlstra
Lighting assistant: Danny Gelder, Pascal Scherpenkate
Sound: David Warringa
Production Design: Pam van der Meijs, Joardy Tummers
Art assistant: Daylene Kroon
Costume designer: Pam van der Meijs
Styling: Tessel Brühl, Rowen Lammers
Pam van der Meijs, Joardy Tummers
Makeup artist: Kayleigh de Bruin
Assistant makeup artist: Saskia van Schaik
Location manager: Johan Vlemmix
Caterer: Naaz Mohammad, Yassin Fawaz
Special Effects: Rolf te Booij
Stills: Berksun Çiçek and Fenna de Jong
Storyboard: Maikel Kerkhoven
Editor/ Colorist: Véras Fawaz
Sound Design: Jason DeGraw, Veras Fawaz
Music: Wouter van de Ridder
Mix: Jason DeGraw
Executive Producer: Maarten Langelo
Music Video
Release date: Aug, 7 2020
Artist: Faberyayo
Nominated for NFF Fullscreen Best Music Video 2020
Starring: Pepijn Lanen and Coco Sabajo-Lanen
In an abandoned apartment, a man is haunted by the memories of his lost life.
Directed by Véras Fawaz
Producer / Art: Louana Tummers
Director of Photography: Ino van der Sande
First Assistant Camera: Nick Smits
Editor: Véras Fawaz
Colorist: Erik Wiedenhof
Commercial
Release date: Oct, 19 2020
Client: De Gezonde Generatie
Starring: Kenisha, Govert, Delany, Michiel, Bowi, Eda, Stephen, Elke, Floor and Naaz
The campaign for "De Gezonde Generatie" sets out an ambitious vision for the next twenty years: to create the world's healthiest youth on their new platform 2K40.
Directors: Véras Fawaz and Jan Boon
Production Company: WeFilm
Producer: Koen van der Knaap
Production Manager: Wouter Flipse
1st AD: Pieter Veenhof
DOP: Tobias Smeets
1st AC: Eli van Cleef
Data: Luc Roes
Gaffer: Wiegert de Vries
Best Boy: Kenneth van Bochove, Tara Bisoen
Grip: Wesley Westerhuis
Sound: Richard Wilder
Art Director: Jazz kuipers
Art Assistant: Lilly Williams
Maker of the cube: Rowan Siriam
Cube Assistant: Jilles Floor
Make-Up: Linsey Ladru
Location Manager: Boike van der Zee
Production Assistant: Benthe van meggelen, Myles chapman
Soundtrack: Dylan van Dael
Editor, Sound Design: Véras Fawaz
Colorist: Remi Lindenhovius
Casting Director: Nuray Kursun
Mix: Jason Degraw
Music Video
Release date: March, 20 2020
Artist: Yung Nnelg ft. Willem
Starring: Glenn Abrokwa and Willem de Bruin
A man journeys from hell to heaven, breaking free from the chains of his inner demons and riding through purgatory to find redemption.
Director / Editor / Colorist: Véras Fawaz
Assistant Director: Lyon Pol
First Ad: Isabella von Ende
Director of Photography: Ino van der Sande
Camera Operator: René Huwaë
Focus Puller: Maxime van Erp
Gaffer: Wiegert de Vries
Best Boy: Tara Bisoen, Lucie van Collum
Art Director: Danny Gelder
Art Assistent: Louana Tummers
Art Assistent: Robin Gelder
Styling: Sander Strijbos & Supertessel
Make up: Esmee Huiden
Make up assistent: Anouk Brandenburg
Productie assistent: Nick Smits
Productie assistent: Arn Eekhout
BTS: Edwin Rober
Figuratie coordinator: Kick van Doorn
Supervisor: Thi Nguyen
Music Video
Release date: Oct, 20 2017
Artist: Joost
Starring: Joost Klein
Sometimes, rediscovery means leaving everything behind and making the ascent to the highest mountain in a vibrant orange outfit.
Director / Editor / Colorist: Véras Fawaz
DOP: Tristan Albers
Assistent Camera: Stefan Marbus
Video Producer: Catherina Kwok
Music Video
Release date: Sept, 2 2019
Artist: Faberyayo
Starring: Pepijn en Blake Lanen
True growth begins by embracing the monsters outside.
Director, Producer and Editor: Véras Fawaz
Assistent Director: Lyon Pol
DOP: Ino van der Sande
1ST AC: Jesse-Zé Soepnel
Gaffer: Daan Strampel
Art: Rein Kaandorp en Leon Blok
Short Film
Release date: Jun, 6 2022
Starring: Reilly do Rosario
A visual poem of being trapped within four walls, seen through a broken 16mm Bolex camera.
Directed by Véras Fawaz & Lyon Pol
Production: Robijn Boekelman, Eleonora Minervino
Camera: David van der Drift
Light: Midas Verburg
Production Design: Laurien Doodeman, Louana Tummers
Edit / Voice over: Véras Fawaz
Colorist: Luke Osborne
Special Thanks: Nederlandse Filmacademie
