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About
Founded 2018, Amsterdam
Profile
Willemskantine is an Amsterdam-based visual artist, creating both photography and film that balances between documentary and fashion.
Willem’s approach is formed by his precise way of working and technical knowledge of his craft. Having completed a technological photography education, Willem pays as much attention to the process as he does to his creative vision. As a true child of Gen Z, Willem builds upon a plethora of self-researched references, his (online) network, and his digital skills. He is interested in both digital and analog camerawork and has lab experience in developing.
Fueled by his radical dedication, Willem has been making significant steps in image-making from a young age, always aiming to celebrate diversity through casting, lighting, and styling choices that show the beauty of every individual.
In moving image, Willem uses an array of aesthetic storytelling techniques to grab the viewer’s attention regardless of the subject. Willem has worked on short films, music videos and commercials, all with the intention of conveying a story in the most compelling way possible.
As a company, Willemskantine provides a variety of creative services such as Art Direction, videos, and photography. Willemskantine was founded in 2018 with the aim to exceed the expectations of reality, and does so with a team of creatives from different backgrounds and expertises, all working together to create the most interesting footage imaginable.

Collaborated with
- London · since 1991Independent style and culture magazine founded by Jefferson Hack and Rankin.Visit site
- London · since 1980Fashion and youth-culture magazine started by Terry Jones; known for its winking covers.Visit site
- Bristol · since 2009Independent music and culture magazine, published from Bristol and London.Visit site
- Montreal · since 1994Youth media company that grew from a punk zine into a global news and documentary brand.Visit site
- New York · since 1892The fashion magazine, with editions around the world, including Vogue Netherlands.Visit site
- New York · since 1909Publisher of Vogue, GQ, Vanity Fair, Wired and The New Yorker.Visit site
- AustriaCar-culture collective behind the F.A.T. Ice Race in Zell am See, co-founded by Ferdinand Porsche.Visit site
- Amsterdam · since 1800The national museum of the Netherlands, home to Rembrandt’s Night Watch.Visit site
- Amsterdam · since 2001Photography museum on the Keizersgracht, showing new talent next to the classics.Visit site
- AmsterdamMuseum on the Amstel, formerly the Hermitage Amsterdam, working with the British Museum, Centre Pompidou and Smithsonian.Visit site
- Hilversum · since 1926Dutch public broadcaster known for daring documentaries, film and music.Visit site
- Los Gatos · since 1997Streaming service for series, films and documentaries in more than 190 countries.Visit site
- Niche (i)Nternet studioPushing brands such as FotoFoto, Boomerang and Nendo.Visit site
- Stockholm · since 2005Design company behind the OP-1 synthesizer and the OB–4 speaker.Visit site
- Amsterdam / ParisFashion label by Rushemy Botter and Lisi Herrebrugh, rooted in Caribbean heritage and ocean activism.Visit site
- Since 2014Label by designer Jenia Kim, mixing Uzbek craft with traditional Korean dress.Visit site
- Amsterdam · since 2012Streetwear label inspired by its founders’ African heritage.Visit site
- Amsterdam · since 2009Sneaker brand founded by Guillaume Philibert, bridging high-end and street.Visit site
- Italy · since 1971Massimo Osti’s sportswear label, famous for garment dyeing and the goggle jacket.Visit site
- Amsterdam · since 2018Independent perfume house founded by Bram Niessink, known for its high-concentration scents.Visit site
- Amsterdam · since 2013Natural perfume house founded by Frances Shoemack.Visit site
- New York · since 1947Record label with a history from Ray Charles and Aretha Franklin to today.Visit site
- New YorkOne of the three major music companies, home to Atlantic and Warner Records.Visit site
- Hilversum / Santa MonicaThe world’s largest music company, with labels such as Island, Def Jam and Interscope.Visit site
- Tokyo · since 1946Electronics, gaming, film and music company.Visit site
- Herzogenaurach · since 1949German sportswear brand, known for its three stripes.Visit site
- Herzogenaurach · since 1948German sportswear brand, founded by Rudolf Dassler.Visit site
- Kobe · since 1949Japanese running and sports brand.Visit site
- Santa Cruz · since 1952Surf brand that started with Jack O’Neill’s wetsuits.Visit site
- Los Angeles · since 1981American denim and fashion label, known for its jeans and black-and-white campaigns.Visit site
- New York · since 1985American fashion brand, headquartered in Amsterdam.Visit site
- Metzingen · since 1924German fashion house known for tailoring.Visit site
- Paris · since 1935French beauty house, part of L’Oréal.Visit site
- Seoul · since 1938Korean electronics company: phones, screens and chips.Visit site
- Leuven · since 2008The world’s largest brewer, behind Budweiser, Stella Artois, Corona and Hertog Jan.Visit site
- Winnenden · since 1935German maker of pressure washers and cleaning machines.Visit site
- The HagueDutch insurance and pension company.Visit site
- And others
Artists
- MedellínColombian reggaeton star, one of the most-streamed Latin artists in the world.Visit site
- RotterdamIranian-Dutch singer, producer and visual artist.Visit site
- New YorkThe Queen of Pop, reinventing herself since the early 1980s.Visit site
- VancouverCanadian musician, producer and visual artist.Visit site
- FranceFrench singer and producer making soft, glassy electronic pop.Visit site
- ItalyMatteo Milleri’s audiovisual project, known for its giant AI-figure shows.Visit site
- Baton RougeRapper with one of the most devoted fanbases in hip-hop.Visit site
- New YorkActor and artist, known from Uncut Gems and her fashion moments.Visit site
- HarlemRapper and member of the A$AP Mob collective.Visit site
- SyriaSyrian wedding singer turned global dance-floor act.Visit site
- Amsterdam / LondonBeatriz de Rijke, Dutch-English musician and mixed-media artist.Visit site
- MontrealIndie band making soft, groove-led dream pop.Visit site
- Amongst othersAntoon
Froukje
Ronnie Flex
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