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Michiel ten Horn

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Michiel’s combination of art direction, pace, sense of humor, and his love for the long shot and visual effects make him a one-of-a-kind director. Besides this Michiel has a wide experience on working with actors and creating believable dialogue scenes.

Michiel ten Horn (1983) graduated from the HKU, the University of the arts Utrecht, where he studied animation. As a student he already focused on live-action, but his animation background stayed active, in his storytelling and use of form.

After his successful debut movie The Deflowering of Eva van End (De Ontmaagding van Eva van End), with its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, the prestigious American film magazine Variety listed Ten Horn as one of ‘Ten European directors to watch’.

He also directed the short movies Arie, Alex in Amsterdam and Fingers (Vingers), which was nominated for a ‘Gouden Kalf’ (the Dutch film awards).

His sophomore film, Aanmodderfakker, earned him a nomination for Best Director and brought home three awards for Best Film, Best Scenario, and Best Actor. In his latest work, the family-oriented movie Hotel Sinestra, he demonstrated his fondness for genre and adventure while also showcasing his ability to connect with a broad audience. The film was a box office hit, selling over 200.000 tickets.

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Chicken Tonight

Chicken Tonight

"Jeroen likes to eat Chicken tonight without the chicken!"

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Hotel Sinestra

Hotel Sinestra

When Ava wishes to get rid of her overprotective parents in Hotel Sinestra, next morning all grown-ups have miraculously disappeared.

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Venco

Venco

C'est ce que pense le chef chocolatier Francais.

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Ganaardefilm.nl

Ganaardefilm.nl

Together with Kesselskramer Michiel developed a campaign to get people back into the cinemas.

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Royal Club

Royal Club

Have a drink with a bite. Approved by your future self.

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Netherlands Film Festival

Netherlands Film Festival

KesselsKramer had a marvellous idea for the 2016 campaign: the birth of the Golden Calf.

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Praxis

Praxis

Messy garden? No problem. Praxis has the tools and expertise to turn it into a fun-filled paradise for your loved ones and your neighborhood to enjoy.

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Bol.com

Bol.com

Dept and Michiel ten Horn crafted films to aid the transition of going back to school.

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Praxis

Praxis

For the makers.

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FonQ

FonQ

Aaltje has to keep up with the times.

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Hertog Ijsmeesters

Hertog Ijsmeesters

Michiel directed a lil’ opera with bravado for Alfred International. Now sing along!

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Rijksoverheid

Rijksoverheid

KesselsKramer and Michiel create a snappy, memorable film for the Dutch government's yearly house burglary prevention campaign.

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Aanmodderfakker

Aanmodderfakker

Multi-awarded feature film about a 30-something slacker who finds his carefree life turned upside down when he falls for his sister's teenage babysitter.

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Fingers

Fingers

Mathematics teacher Bernd comes to the conclusion that the youth's morals, values and sexual thoughts are quite different than he thought they were.

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The Deflowering of Eva van End

The Deflowering of Eva van End

The members of a dysfunctional family begin to reinvent themselves thanks to the exchange student who moves in with them.

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Put it Back Down

Put it Back Down

Animated music video for Seymour Bits.

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