Lourens Lente
I strive to weave captivating storytelling with visually compelling content to bring our vision to life.
As a freelance director, cameraman, and editor, based in Amsterdam, I specialize in creating promotional films, music videos and documentaries.
Click on the lighthouse to see my showreel, the showcase of my work.
Circumstances – BEYOND
BEYOND is a vibrant and energetic, yet poetic circus and dance performance that tests, challenges and ultimately transcends boundaries. Choreographed by Piet Van Dycke, BEYOND features six professional performers, each an expert in a different discipline – ladder walking, acrodance, acrobike, partner acrobatics and pole dancing. On stage, they become boundless bridge builders.
De Dansers – Hush
In Hush De Dansers seek solace in dance and music. A hand on your shoulder; a second voice that travels with you wherever you go; a rhythm you can lean into, as if in an embrace. With Kay van Vree as director, we’ve made various teasers of this dance performance of the De Dansers at […]
Europees Erfgoed Label
The European Heritage Label is a mark of recognition given to heritage sites of special symbolic value for Europe. Such sites may have played an important role in European history and culture, or in European integration.
Landjuweel Festival
The Landjuweel festival is the oldest festival in Amsterdam. It originated in 1975 under the name “Kite Festival” and was organized by the Amsterdam Ballon Gezelschap (Balloon Company) based in Ruigoord. With Kay van Vree as director, we made this aftermovie for Landjuweel 2023 and 2024. 2024 2023
Theater
In addition to filmmaking, I am deeply passionate about theater. My style is highly visual, often without text, blending elements of mime, projections, and light. Here I show my theater projects. My theater showreel
Maas Theater en Dans – Waste me
Waste Me is a dance performance by choreographer and theater maker Cecilia Moisio, a strong commentary on the consumer society that has gotten out of hand and the desire to have more and more. But also a firm plea for less consumption. Director: Kay van Vree Director’s cut Trailer Maas Theater en Dans
Cello Octet Amsterdam & Nyokabi Kariũki
In Birdsongs from Kĩrĩnyaga, Kariũki’s voice alternates with field recordings of East African songbirds and the deft playing of Cello Octet Amsterdam to foster a lively habitat of sounds which offers an interplay between nature and human heritage.
Verhuisdieren
Verhuisdieren.nl is a Dutch online platform that assists pet owners in finding suitable new homes for their pets. The platform aims to promote animal welfare by facilitating safe and responsible rehoming.
Lizan – Freedom With You
Freedom With You is A realization, a bearing witness – of an altering, alternate meaning to freedom. The kind that’s internal. The kind that’s not eroded but expanded by letting some fellow human in. Which is a new world altogether – an addition to this all too familiarly felt freedom in between the mountains, the […]
About me
As a passionate filmmaker, I’ve always been captivated by the art of storytelling. My journey began when I was just 20 years old, and I quickly discovered that I could turn my creative passion into a fulfilling career.
Over the past 12 years, I’ve had the pleasure of creating a range of film projects that have been described as poetic, socially engaged, and visually captivating. I approach each project with a great eye for detail, always in good communication with my client.
In addition to my love for filmmaking, I’m also deeply passionate about theatre and performing. I believe that exploring different creative disciplines can help me grow as a maker, by broadening my perspective and deepening my understanding of storytelling. By leaping over disciplinary boundaries, I’ve found that I can bring a unique perspective to my work and enrich my creative experiences. Whether it’s exploring new techniques in theatre or experimenting with different approaches in film.