An observer at heart, LENNY found his way into filmmaking through breakdancing, DJing, and shooting rap videos. Born in Hoogeveen, he grew up in an AZC (Asylum seekers centre) in the Netherlands, surrounded by a mix of cultures and creativity. While his childhood dream was to become an FBI agent or a pilot, he ended up behind the camera, where he truly belongs. He graduated from the Netherlands Film Academy in 2024 and wants to make films that move people, stories about injustice, like Blue Bayou, rather than Hollywood blockbusters.

Outside filmmaking, he’s a low-key foodie, though his girlfriend claims he can't cook. He’ll try, but he always burns his tongue while tasting. One thing he’s religious about? Hand soap. Blame a fancy anniversary gift that got him hooked on expensive Loewe soap. And if you ever wake him up at night… don’t. Unless it's for a dream shoot.

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