Michiel van Bakel

Michiel van Bakel

Born 1966
Deurne, Netherlands

Biography

Michiel van Bakel studied astronomy and psychology for several years before he chose for free expression at the Art Academy in Arnhem. Van Bakel has made films and videos as well as sculptures and interactive multimedia-installations. He combines the elementary foundations of photography and video with digital animation techniques. While his approach is technical, his work focuses on people in their surroundings, often resulting in a poetic reality. He lives and works in Rotterdam.

International Film Festival Rotterdam

Director

Producer

Documentaries
2018

Hours of Glass

Short
2022

Bogwaters

2018

Forest Paths

2008

Collision

2004

Zinc Garden

Cinematographer

Documentaries
2018

Hours of Glass

Short
2022

Bogwaters

2018

Forest Paths

2004

Zinc Garden

Editor

Documentaries
2018

Hours of Glass

Short
2022

Bogwaters

2018

Forest Paths

2008

Collision

Sound designer

Short
2018

Forest Paths

2008

Collision

Actor

Short
2004

Zinc Garden

Screenwriter

Short
2008

Collision