“I’m Laurens. Pleased to meet you.”
The Story of Haze Film
Over the last few years, I”ve been working as a freelance videographer for branding and marketing agencies, as well as my own clients in the craft- and design industry.
I love capturing real stories and striking visuals with an eye for authenticity. Bringing the world of promotional videos closer to cinematic documentaries, yet in a short and powerful package.
I also make short films and short documentaries, notably winning the 2021 Cinespace competition (organized by NASA and the Houston Cinema Arts Society, with special jury member Richard Linklater) with a short film called “Waking Dream”.
Today, I continue my hunt for real stories in various companies around Europe. Cinematic promotional videos with a stylized, minimalist, and detail-oriented approach that has become so synonymous with Haze Film.
Capturing stories
with authenticity and perspective.
One at a time.
My Background
Half-Dutch, half-Vietnamese, born and raised in Belgium. As a kid, I loved watching movies, drawing, reading comics, and everything else that involved story and visuals.
My curiosity led me to study Liberal Arts and Sciences at Tilburg University; an interdisciplinary programme that combined humanities, social sciences, business, and law.
During that time, I spent every available moment watching films, which ultimately led me to pick up a camera, and learn all that I could about filmmaking.
After graduating, I continued with a second bachelor in Belgium: Narafi Film School, where I perfected my technical filmmaking skills. As well as two life-changing semesters at the School of Visual Arts in New York, and LUCA School of Arts in Brussels.
And finally, I started Haze Film in 2016 as a vehicle for commercial videography. I’m currently based in Kortrijk, Belgium - and work all throughout the Benelux, France, and Germany.
