WOW!

A Belgian native, embarked on a life-transforming journey in 1994, leaving my hometown behind to explore the fascinating underwater world of our planet. Driven by a passion for marine life and a desire to capture its beauty, I set out on the adventures that has shown me the fragility of our planet and how the ecosystem is interconnect.

To present myself as an Ambassador of Bonaire for WOW the Nature Film, it will be my tool to inspire individuals to make small but meaningful changes in their own lives, understanding that collective action is key to creating a more sustainable future for all.

Being part of the team of creators who has contributed putting Bonaire on the map by creating numerous destination films and exchanging stock footage for groups like BBC and WWF and numerous infomercial including ‘Bonaire Blue Destination’ and ‘Island A Drift’ our Captain Don story, I’m honored to contribute ones again in this new endeavor.

Some of my most exiting projects has been the creation of award winning documentaries: ‘The survival of ethnic minority people of Vietnam and Laos’ produced in 2015. This story parallels with the island of Bonaire, where once a secluded villages benefit from development but at same time become a victim of this unchecked exploitation. ‘Shark on the Ledge’ produced in 2012 in Palau for the Micronesian Shark Foundation tells a story about 4 Scientist, they went out on a 2 week voyage, trying to deployment satellite tags and acoustic tags on sharks on the far (most) Southern corner of Palawan waters at Helens reef, but it did not take long for the team to realize the devastating destruction of illegal fishing and long lining. 'Eye on.....' a series of documentaries which celebrates the huge natural diversity of this planet by looking through the lens of renowned wildlife photographer Dos Winkel, produced by EMS Films in 2002 .

Today, I continue to push the boundaries of cinematography, capturing the beauty and majesty of the ocean that surrounds Bonaire. As the founder of Bonaire Vision Films, I remain dedicated to sharing my passion of the underwater world, reminding us of the profound importance and breathtaking beauty that lie just beneath the surface of the sea.

Having witnessed the transformations over my three decades of scuba diving, I am aware of the alarming reality that 75 percent of the Earth's terrestrial surface has been profoundly modified as a result of human activities. Factors such as over-exploitation, climate change, pollution, and the introduction of invasive species have rapidly eroded the natural world, offering us insufficient time to preserve the critical biodiversity necessary for ensuring global food security and maintaining peace worldwide.

It is our duty to act and be part of helping this marine ecosystems and the interconnections between human actions and the health of our planet. As an Ambassador for WOW the Nature Film, I make my contribution towards this important cause.

Beyond my film making, I actively fights against global warming and pollution by adopting sustainable practices in my daily life by living of grid and embracing simplicity and a vegetarian lifestyle.

My message is clear: the protection of our planet requires a unified effort, and together, we can safeguard the beauty of both the natural world above and below the ocean's surface.