Billy Pols

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Billy Pols grew up in South Africa where he spent his early years on a desolated farm making slasher films with his siblings. After moving to The Netherlands he became a sponsored amateur skateboarder, but kept flirting with filmmaking. Billy’s documentary career started when he made PLANK, a multiple award winning film about Nassim Guammaz,a Moroccan skateboarder. Having specialized in visual communication, Billy’s work is often regarded as photographic with a poetic human touch. Underlining his vision on filmmaking that a concept needs to be visualized,not just registered.

参加作品

Zombie: The Resurrection of Tim Zom
Zombie: The Resurrection of Tim Zom
Director
Tim Zom, alias Zombie. Skateboarding rebel without a cause from the south of Rotterdam. Raised in violence and crime, the reckless, long-haired skater tries to earn his way with tricks, flips and the accompanying music. Will his grim past get in the way?
All Inclusive
All Inclusive
Writer
Two Dutch dopes travel to an East European country to try their holiday luck there for a change. After the gruff customs officer in a grey uniform, a golden opportunity awaits them. A taciturn, reserved beauty is waiting for someone with a sign saying ‘Mr. Peterson’. Elated, Peter and Sjon get in the car with her. The trip was ‘all-inclusive’, wasn’t it?
All Inclusive
All Inclusive
Director
Two Dutch dopes travel to an East European country to try their holiday luck there for a change. After the gruff customs officer in a grey uniform, a golden opportunity awaits them. A taciturn, reserved beauty is waiting for someone with a sign saying ‘Mr. Peterson’. Elated, Peter and Sjon get in the car with her. The trip was ‘all-inclusive’, wasn’t it?
Plank
Plank
Writer
Nassim Guammaz wants to become the best skateboarder in the world. His father says he has to choose a secure future, and the boys from his neighbourhood think skateboarding is not for Moroccans. But Nassim follows his heart and does what he wants. This summer, for the first time, he is not going to Morocco with his family, but staying in the Netherlands to compete in important skateboard competitions.
Plank
Plank
Director
Nassim Guammaz wants to become the best skateboarder in the world. His father says he has to choose a secure future, and the boys from his neighbourhood think skateboarding is not for Moroccans. But Nassim follows his heart and does what he wants. This summer, for the first time, he is not going to Morocco with his family, but staying in the Netherlands to compete in important skateboard competitions.