The Producers

Daan Willekens – Producer

Daan Willekens is a Dutch director and producer and the founder of D2D Media, which he established in 2005. He began his career creating journalistic reportages, driven by a strong interest in storytelling grounded in reality and social relevance. Over time, his focus shifted toward long-form productions, developing a clear vision for documentaries and series that allow stories and characters to unfold in depth. In 2014, Willekens was selected as a director at IDFA (International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam) with his documentary Wolflady, marking an important milestone in his career. Alongside his work for Dutch television broadcasters, he has also contributed to two documentary productions for the Franco-German broadcaster ARTE, expanding his work to an international context. In recent years, Daan Willekens has increasingly concentrated on producing documentaries. His films have been screened at various film festivals and broadcast by multiple television networks, reflecting a consistent commitment to high-quality, character-driven storytelling.

Diny van Hoften – Director

Diny van Hoften (1972) is a documentary filmmaker. She studied documentary directing at the Amsterdam Film School. In 2022 she won ‘De Tegel’, the Netherlands’ most prestigious journalism award, for her documentary "De Ramp met de Phoenix" (The Phoenix Disaster). This award highlights her ability to translate powerful, impactful stories into film.

Our Little Camper Van is a very personal film for Diny. After her mother was diagnosed with dementia, she began searching for information about the disease. During this search, she came across the story of Hans and Wil, who are at the heart of the documentary. During the production process, she built a strong bond of trust with them. This allowed her to follow the couple in a unique, intimate, and respectful way, giving the film considerable emotional depth.

About the Crew

This film team consists of sound recordist Menno van de Berg, cinematographer Maarten Schellekens, director Diny van Hoften, and editor Sander van Gaalen. For more than twenty years, they have worked closely together creating documentaries, series, and television programs. Their work focuses primarily on human interest productions, where trust, sensitivity, and storytelling are essential. As experienced professionals, they place great importance on thorough preparation before each shoot, as well as on careful collaboration and attention during production. Post-production is a shared creative process between Diny van Hoften and Sander van Gaalen. Diny is responsible for the initial edits and story structure, while Sander completes the final edits and also handles the color grading, ensuring a polished and cohesive visual style. Their long-standing collaboration results in a strong, unified working method and productions marked by depth, craftsmanship, and human connection.