Waar we wilden zijn
Where do you find true connection?
In this Direct Cinema documentary, we follow a group of adventurous Dutch travelers who head into the Swedish wilderness for two weeks. Without the distractions of modern life, they live close to nature and discover how cooperation, silence, and rugged landscapes influence their relationships. Through an unobtrusive observational style and minimal interference from the filmmakers, the story examines whether the simplicity and intensity of nature can foster a deeper bond—both among the group and within each individual.
Thanks to:
Thijmen
Axel
Joost
Sjoerd
Cas
Lars
Tom
Gerald
Lore
Valentijn
Hester
Marlies
Robin Jan
Jeroen
Nils
Tessa
Jessy
Tom
Jens
Axel
Joost
Sjoerd
Cas
Lars
Tom
Gerald
Lore
Valentijn
Hester
Marlies
Robin Jan
Jeroen
Nils
Tessa
Jessy
Tom
Jens
Crew:
Director
Kellan Vogelzang
Kellan Vogelzang
Production
Kayleigh Kok
Nina Sophia de Laat
Merel van Beek
Kayleigh Kok
Nina Sophia de Laat
Merel van Beek
Cinematography
Sil Weel
Sil Weel
Editing
Alya Williams
Alya Williams
Vfx supervisors
Inge Wenneker
Roos ten Hoedt
Inge Wenneker
Roos ten Hoedt
Pipeline td
Mervin van Brakel
Mervin van Brakel
Vfx coordinator
Isabella Shiraz Hitzert
Isabella Shiraz Hitzert
Compositing artists
Nino Mastwijk
Birk Bouman
Sound design
George Ammerlaan
Mixing
Faas Brester
Sound recording
Fons Claessen
Nino Mastwijk
Birk Bouman
Sound design
George Ammerlaan
Mixing
Faas Brester
Sound recording
Fons Claessen
Composer
Mees Blankevoort
Mees Blankevoort
Recording engineer
Ido Zilberman
Ido Zilberman
Postproduction coordinator
Kayleigh Kok
Kayleigh Kok
Di producer
Evi van Doorn
Evi van Doorn
Online editor
Martijn van Houten
Martijn van Houten
Graphic design
Sanne Breij
Sanne Breij
Color correction
Daphne Maierna
Daphne Maierna
Dramaturgical feedback
Lionelisa Gerding
Lionelisa Gerding
This production was made possible with the support of
Bailys Beads Foundation
Noord Holland Cultuurfonds
Storm Post Production
Bailys Beads Foundation
Noord Holland Cultuurfonds
Storm Post Production
Special thanks
Harro Presser
Arthur van Beek
Marichel Weel
All staff and coaches of the Film Academy
Harro Presser
Arthur van Beek
Marichel Weel
All staff and coaches of the Film Academy
This film was realized in collaboration with AVROTROS
Final editorial Avrotros
Syrine Krabman
Jessica Raspe
Avrotros producer
Jose Schraauwers
Syrine Krabman
Jessica Raspe
Avrotros producer
Jose Schraauwers
2025 Netherlands Film Academy Ahk
Year:
2025
