The documentary ‘Blood, Sweat and Sparkles’ captures Jamie (“Sparkles”), a roller derby player from the Hague, in an intimate documentary portrait as she reflects upon striving to become a national athlete and how one's ambitious drive can turn into a double-edged sword. Camera: Jorick Buurstra (D.O.P).
Role: Director ∙ Rotterdam/the Hague ∙ 2022 ∙ Drempelprijs Nominee: Social Practice
Role: Director ∙ Rotterdam/the Hague ∙ 2022 ∙ Drempelprijs Nominee: Social Practice
⮑ Previous Research Film ✶
"Becoming Good Girls" (2020) captures four women from the same roller derby team, in an intimate portrait, as they share how the sport affects them in different areas of life. It aims to dissect their relationship with the sport and what it means in a broader context. Taking the audience behind the scene of this fast and aggressive sport, giving them a glimpse behind the game and showing players off the track. (filming ended early due to Covid-19)
"Becoming Good Girls" (2020) captures four women from the same roller derby team, in an intimate portrait, as they share how the sport affects them in different areas of life. It aims to dissect their relationship with the sport and what it means in a broader context. Taking the audience behind the scene of this fast and aggressive sport, giving them a glimpse behind the game and showing players off the track. (filming ended early due to Covid-19)
