Tim van den Hoff
Tim van den Hoff (1981) is a Dutch filmmaker with a focus on social issue documentaries both in Europe and the United States.
After receiving a cum laude Master of Arts in Philosophy from Erasmus University Rotterdam and working for Dutch public broadcaster VPRO, he started his own production company in 2011.
Using his academic background, Tim likes to dig for the deeper questions that will inform and structure his documentary work. Themes examined in his films have included public memory, identity formation and knowledge production.
His work has been screened internationally, with his exploration of U.S. Civil War memory, Monumental Crossroads, being used at hundreds of universities across the US. He’s often invited as a guest lecturer to discuss his work and underlying themes.
In 2021 he was selected for a two-week intensive masterclass by legendary film director Werner Herzog, further strengthening the foundations of his cinematic practice.
He’s presently working on a film about Dutch contested heritage, commissioned by public broadcaster NTR.
Latest Projects
The Toxic Reigns of Resentment
Co-directed and produced this 52 minute documentary film in collaboration with two researchers at Princeton University. Renowned scholars like Wendy Brown and Peter Sloterdijk discuss the notion of resentment in a stylized setting.
Monumental Crossroads
Throughout the South of the United States, tempers flare up as confederate monuments are targeted for removal. During a 6000 mile road trip through the former Confederacy, this feature documentary explores the legacy of Southern Heritage.
EUR Aesthetics lecture series
Twelve part lecture series on Aesthetics for the Erasmus School of Philosophy. Using live multicam recording, the professor was placed in an environment with life-size projections of the subject at hand, creating an immersive experience for the students.
More films?
You can find my other film work here: https://frontaalfilm.com/
Recent Speaking Engagements
Campus-wide film discussion
Mar 23, 2022
Campus-wide film discussion
Apr 12, 2022
Classroom virtual Q&A
Apr 19, 2022
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