Vincent Tilanus
Directing
Biography
Vincent Tilanus, an Amsterdam-based writer and director, graduated from the Dutch Film Academy in 2018. His debut short film, Leaf Gold (2018), garnered international acclaim, including the Prix Amnesty International France at the Poitiers Film Festival. Marlon Brando (2020), his subsequent short, was selected for Cannes' Semaine de la Critique, Toronto International Film Festival, and represented the Dutch entry for the Oscars. It also earned a Dutch Golden Calf nomination for Best Short Film. In 2021, his mid-length film Heartbeats, a collaboration with VPRO, NTR, and BNN VARA, premiered and won a Golden Calf for Best Actress in a Short Film. Vincent is currently completing his television feature And Someone Else. Emphasizing honesty and restraint, Vincent's films feature a subtle, emotionally charged approach. His attention to realism and storytelling through everyday moments infuses his work with momentum, humor, and emotional depth. Whether exploring the lives of young adults or teenagers in transition, Vincent captures authentic experiences with a keen eye for humor and sincerity amid adversity.
Known For
Best friends, Cas and Naomi are graduating from high school and spend every second of their days together. Within their friendship they experience a feeling of ultimate safety. But when their future plans are seemingly different, their relationship wobbles.
Marlon Brando
Young illustrator Lorah dreamed of becoming a successful artist one day, but is now struggling to recover from burnout. As Lorah tries to find a balance between her recovery and her desire to return to work in her chosen profession, she meets successful colleague Emily, whom she greatly admires. However, her frustrations and impatience grow by the minute as she is confronted with evidence that this is not yet her time to shine.
Heartbeats
When Tommy, a queer 17-year-old, discovers his father's hidden relationship with a man, he must choose between remaining silent or risking the breakup of his family.
And Someone Else
While the homeless twenty-something, Owen, presents himself as an average student, he tries to conceal his truth at all costs despite his growing despair.