Tim Leyendekker
Dutch film director, writer, editor and producer
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Tim Leyendekker is a Dutch film director and writer.[1][2][3] He is best known for his debut feature film, Feast, and the short films, The Healers and BLINDER.[4][5]
Born1973 (age 52–53)
OccupationsDirector, writer, editor, producer, visual artist
Yearsactive2001 – present
Tim Leyendekker | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1973 (age 52–53) |
| Occupations | Director, writer, editor, producer, visual artist |
| Years active | 2001 – present |
Career
Leyendekker earned his Master of Fine Arts degree from the Sandberg Institute in Amsterdam and studied at the Willem de Kooning Academy in Rotterdam.[6][7]
Leyendekker's debut feature film, Feast, had its world premiere at the International Film Festival Rotterdam.[8] His work has also been shown in various art institutions such as Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery, MMX Open Art Venue, W139 and Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen.[9][10]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Contribution | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | (hectaren) | Director, writer | Short film |
| 2003 | How the West Was Won and Where It Got Us | Director, writer, editor and producer | Short film |
| 2005 | still | Director, writer, editor and producer | Short film |
| 2009 | Opening Night | Director, writer, editor and producer | Short film |
| 2010 | The Healers | Director, writer, editor and producer | Short film |
| 2015 | BLINDER | Director, writer, editor and producer | Short film |
| 2021 | Feast | Director and writer | Feature film |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Result | Award | Category | Work | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Won | Netherlands Film Fund | Stimulansprijs | The Healers | [11] |
| 2015 | Nominated | International Film Festival Rotterdam | Tiger Award for Short Film | BLINDER | |
| 2015 | Nominated | Ji.hlava IDFF | Best Experimental Documentary | BLINDER | |
| 2021 | Nominated | International Film Festival Rotterdam | Tiger Award | Feast | [12] |
| 2021 | Won | Cinéma du Réel | CNAP Award | Feast | [13] |
| 2021 | Won | Vilnius International Film Festival | Special Mention | Feast | [14] |