Niels Bourgonje, a visionary director, hailing from Amsterdam, has etched a remarkable career trajectory in the realm of short film and commercial direction. His debut, the short thriller "BURN", garnered widespread acclaim, securing selections in numerous prestigious international film festivals and amassing a plethora of awards.
Consistently, his subsequent short films have been invited to participate in Academy Award qualifying festivals, including the Palm Springs ShortFest, Seattle International Film Festival, HollyShorts International Film Festival, Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival, Odense International Film Festival, Izmir International Short Film Festival, Brussels Short Film Festival, and Leuven Kortfilm.
Notably, his short films "TURN IT AROUND", "SKOGAFOSS", and "SWIPE" have collectively garnered over one hundred film festival selections, showcasing his unwavering dedication to his craft. Moreover, his latest short film, "SHUT", has been nominated for the Méliès d'Or, the coveted award for the best European fantastic short film.
Furthermore, "SWIPE" is currently being adapted into a feature screenplay by the renowned Timur Bekmanbetov's Bazelevs, underscoring Niels' versatility and creative range. He is represented by the esteemed Sukee Chew at Sugar23, a testament to his growing influence in the industry.
