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Frank Hartman
Born in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, 1971
Currently residing and working in Utrecht, the Netherlands
As a technically educated visual artist, I like adding order and subtracting the unneccessary. I look at a problem from different angles. I’m quick to assess the available means and how to use them as opportunities.
I love the craft, and I love the process.
In the 80’s, coding games and illustration programmes on a ZX Spectrum homecomputer. Early 90’s was all about pasting typewriter cutouts and photos into skateboarding ‘zines.
Then computers entered the graphic design realm, I started in graphic design and art direction for several magazines.
When the internet became a thing, I got into designing and coding websites, which crossed over into creative coding and VJ-ing.
I ran a studio specializing in corporate identity design for eight years. After that, I got into writing and directing films.
And now I enjoy using all these different skills in personal and commissioned projects.
Want to make something together, or need something made? Let’s talk!
Filmography
Director
Vlucht
2021 • 14’00”
Short sci-fi drama about the flawed relationship between Bobby (Marcelle Arriëns) and her father Pieter (Viktor Löw), set in an arena where they have to flee from climate change.
Tunnel Buddies
2020 • 7’51”
Short drama about two boys who have their coming-out in front of their macho group of friends.
Writer and Director
Weg
2019 • 7’58”
Road movie about a woman who discovers that her identity only consists of caring for her sick friend.
Pinky
2019 • 11’02”
Sci-fi proof-of-concept scene in which a young couple, fighting against the disappearance of privacy, are hunted by government agents with a secret weapon.
A Short Scene, an Exercise
2019 • 08’30”
A short scene about a screenwriter who wakes up in the middle of the night and confronts one of his characters with a harsh truth.