Lights, Camera, Social Change

Lieutenant Tonkei is a blind war hero who helps his granddaughter Subira follow her dream of becoming a runner. When a powerful village elder tries to stop her, Tonkei must choose between tradition and what’s right. He once promised that the man could marry Subira, but now he wants to break that promise to protect her. RUN is a powerful short film about love, loyalty, and standing up against harmful traditions.

Selfmade is an online interview series featuring powerful women of color who built their own path to success. Hosted by Hanan Challouki, the show highlights bold, unconventional journeys in business, media, tech, and more. These women share how they ‘made it’ and how they’re changing the rules for future generations. Selfmade is for every woman looking for real inspiration, empowerment, and a sense of belonging.

Rise Up is an award-winning short animation by Grace Stelk, created in response to the global Black Lives Matter protests. The film helps children understand racism by answering real questions they asked after the murder of George Floyd. It explores what racism looks like, where it comes from, and what we can do to fight it as victims, witnesses, and allies. Winner of Best Animation at the Conch Shell International Film Festival, New York (2022).

Boni Bondru is a six-part mini series about hope, courage, and resistance during slavery in colonial Suriname. Boni, born free but of mixed heritage, rises to become a powerful leader in the fight against Dutch colonial rule. He faces both personal struggles and brutal injustice, but never gives up on the fight for freedom not just for himself, but for his people. This gripping series is a tribute to bravery, identity, and the unbreakable will to be free.

On My Way follows Jayden, a 23-year-old from Amsterdam Zuidoost, who has been isolated at home for two years due to severe social anxiety. He sets out on an emotional journey to attend a memorial for his late best friend — a party he couldn’t face when Omar was still alive. To make peace with his guilt, Jayden must confront his fears and step back into the world. On My Way premiered at the Dutch Film Festival in 2023 and was selected for the Da Bounce Urban Film Festival.

Onbevoegd tells the story of Ilker, a dedicated security guard working in disability care. When an emergency forces him to become a caregiver, he’s thrown into a world he doesn’t fully understand. Faced with a tough client and a disrespectful supervisor, Ilker must fight to prove his worth and stay true to his values. This powerful short film explores strength, dignity, and standing tall when no one believes in you.

Kleine Anton follows a young Surinamese boy who learns about his roots through the stories of his grandmother. As she shares her memories of slavery, Anton begins to understand his cultural heritage and the strength of his ancestors. The film explores family, identity, and racism showing how love and storytelling can shape a young boy’s future. Kleine Anton is a moving tribute to the childhood of Anton de Kom, who would grow into a legendary anti-colonial freedom fighter.

This is My Mokum is a documentary series about young Amsterdammers with different backgrounds and perspectives on the city. In each episode, two strangers meet for the first time and share their personal stories. They document their lives in a vlog‑style format, showing what “Mokum” Amsterdam means to them. Created in collaboration with Tulsa Studios and Dander, the series reveals how one city holds countless different worlds.

To celebrate three years of Hustle & Heart Consultancy, we created a heartfelt video that honors their journey, mission, and the impact they’ve made.

Our food system has to change. FlipIt tells the stories of people who are ahead of the curve—changemakers who are already making plant‑based food the norm in their communities. We created this short documentary together with Askew Pictures.

In collaboration with ZAM, we have partnered with Jennifer Touch—a Dutch‑American cultural heritage historian, entrepreneur, and founder of Black Heritage Tours in Amsterdam, Brussels, and New York. Jennifer reflects on the influence of Mandela on her life and work today, expressing: “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

Kickstarter is an immersive football show where talented young individuals between 16 and 22 years old get the chance to make their dreams come true. Set against the backdrop of iconic football stadiums, they challenge each other in technical trials, team challenges and skills outside the field—all aiming to become the ultimate next football star. Created by Marco Van Kallen & Greg Macousi.