Capturing authentic human connection

Symen Hoogesteger is a Dutch film director & photographer from Rotterdam.

His work blends careful research with a personal approach, resulting in films and photographs that are both intimate and authentic. With a poetic fusion of documentary realism and cinematic style, Symen’s work evokes emotion, highlights the nuances of human behavior, and invites viewers to reflect on their own experiences.

Characterized by intimacy and visual poetry, his films and photography honor the subtle bonds of human connection and the emotions that bring us together.