Recent work   2026

VOLLE ZALEN - JOHANNA TER STEEGE

In this episode of Volle Zalen, host Cornald Maas travels with Johanna ter Steege back to where it all began. In Twente, the region of her youth, she reflects on her origins and on how the landscape has shaped her.
Filmed against a wintry backdrop and moving on to her life and work in present-day Rotterdam, two worlds come together in an intimate portrait of an actress who has never lost touch with her roots.

April/May Volle Zalen NPO 2
DDG MEMBERS EVENT - REALITY TV

As a DDG board member, I teamed up with fellow director Nicolien Kool to organize an evening focused on reality TV.  
Our guests: Thysia Huisman will guide us through the practice of reality television. How does a story emerge without a script? Where does the direction lie—in casting, editing, timing? And how do you steer toward drama without manipulating—can that even be done?
Shamira Raphaëla will speak from her own documentary practice.
What does it mean not to steer, but to primarily observe? How do you work with vulnerability, trust, and time? And after starting out in reality TV, what did she take with her—or deliberately leave behind—when making documentaries? An engaging evening hosted by presenter, radio and podcast maker Carolien Borgers.

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February 9th Ketelhuis Amsterdam
PODCAST - BALLET KROKET

Ballet Kroket is the weekly podcast about all the things you can use to celebrate, decorate, and deepen your life. Hosts Francien Knorringa and Jannekee Kuijper welcome chefs and guides who explore the entire culinary and cultural landscape, bringing only the most beautiful hidden gems to the table of Ballet Kroket. 
And every now and then, I get to join them as a guest guide. For example,
I talked about the exhibition Microcosmos and the phenomenon of the Wunderkammer in episode 12, and about the premiere of the film Miss Moxy in episode 19. It’s a delightful weekly shot of all things wonderful, so do give it a listen. Or come by on February 16th at De Kookhaven, where you can enjoy delicious food and experience the podcast (and me) live!
Coming up this season:
  • Man and Art 
  • Opium at Oerol​
  • Now on View
  • Camping Mello – Season 2