I am Koen van Driel, a director and cinematographer based in The Hague, Netherlands.
My work frequently explores themes of silence, presence, and solitude, seeking to evoke a sense of connection to the here and now. Through my films and camerawork, my ambition is to transport audiences into the heart of these moments, allowing them to experience the depth and significance of the world around us. My concepts are therefore often based around a unique use of sounddesign.
CV
2020 - Now
Freelance Director/DOP
Koen van Driel
2019 - 2024
Creative Director/DOP
QV Creative
2017 - 2021
FILMSTUDENT
AKV st. Joost Breda
Freelance Director/DOP
Koen van Driel
2019 - 2024
Creative Director/DOP
QV Creative
2017 - 2021
FILMSTUDENT
AKV st. Joost Breda
Awards / screening
2025
Seattle Filmfestival Filmapalooza
Director - 'Voor dat wat niet kan'
Official Selection
Director - 'Een bloem zonder woorden'
Official Selection
Director - 'Voor dat wat niet kan'
Official Selection
Director - 'Een bloem zonder woorden'
Official Selection
2024
Open doek Rotterdam | December
Director | Sounddesign - 'Luwte'
Director | Sounddesign - 'Luwte'
Official Selection
48 Hour film festival Eindhoven
Director - 'Voor dat wat niet kan'
Best Film
Best Director
Best Original Music
Best Supporting Actor
Director - 'Voor dat wat niet kan'
Best Film
Best Director
Best Original Music
Best Supporting Actor
48 Hour film festival Rotterdam
Director | Sounddesign - 'Luwte'
2nd Best Film
Best Director
Best Sounddesign
Best Editing
Director | Sounddesign - 'Luwte'
2nd Best Film
Best Director
Best Sounddesign
Best Editing
48 Hour film festival Utrecht
Director | Sounddesign - 'Een bloem zonder woorden'
Best Film
Best Director
Best Sounddesign
Best Original Music
Best Acting Ensemble
Director | Sounddesign - 'Een bloem zonder woorden'
Best Film
Best Director
Best Sounddesign
Best Original Music
Best Acting Ensemble
Open doek Rotterdam | season finale
Director | Sounddesign - '44.1 kHz'
Official Selection
Director | Sounddesign - '44.1 kHz'
Official Selection
Open doek Rotterdam | March
Director | Sounddesign - '44.1 kHz'
Best Film of March Nomination for Best Film season Finale
Director | Sounddesign - '44.1 kHz'
Best Film of March Nomination for Best Film season Finale
2023
48 Hour film festival rotterdam
Director - '44.1 kHz'
Audience Award
Best Sound design
Best Use of Genre
Director - '44.1 kHz'
Audience Award
Best Sound design
Best Use of Genre