Dreamchaser

Being successful and chasing your dream, we Dutchies are much too down-to-earth for boasting like this. We all have obstacles in life. Nothing is given everything is earned.

With this we introduce a documentary about the Dutch American Football player Gino Akkerman. For years he has been chasing his dream of obtaining a scholarship in the United States. The country where no sport is bigger than American Football. This can be achieved with training camps in Europe, the right network and a bit of luck. In the past, Gino was already close with tryouts at various colleges in the US.

Now Gino is 21 and still fighting for his ultimate dream. But how much does he have to give up for it and is it realistic enough to make a career in America? Why is this so important to him and how did he get into this sport that is so unknown in the Netherlands? We follow Gino on his way to success. This documentary is the source of inspiration for every athlete who wants to reach the top.

  • Jaimy Moorman
    Director
  • Jason Akkerman
    Director
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Genres:
    Sports
  • Runtime:
    26 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    April 28, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    3,600 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Netherlands
  • Country of Filming:
    Netherlands
  • Language:
    Dutch
  • Shooting Format:
    H.264
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Hogeschool Utrecht
  • CampusDoc Filmfestival
    Utrecht
    Netherlands
    June 17, 2023
    CampusDoc
    Official selection
Director Biography - Jaimy Moorman, Jason Akkerman

Jaimy: After I completed Broadcast Operations in Hilversum, I was sure that working with a camera was really my thing. Now that I'm studying Journalism, I notice that telling inspiring and compelling stories on screen is the desired extra.

With the minor CampusDoc at the Hogeschool van Utrecht, Jason and I had the opportunity to create something SUPER cool. Just like Jason and our main charachter in the documentary Gino, I was born in Almere (The Netherlands). To represent 'my' city through this documentary makes me proud. For these reasons I made everything out of Gino's unique American Football journey visually, but also narratively.

Jason: My love for film and storytelling is rooted in my childhood. I could endlessly rewatch movies and fantasize about them. I wanted to keep doing something with this. During my previous Media and Events studie I was allowed to participate in a documentary and from then on I knew: I can make my profession with my creativity and the visualization of ideas and dreams, and make a documentary myself. With this documentary I want to inspire others to chase their dream. Together with co-director Jaimy I made this beautiful story. We are both captivated by this original story by Gino, who is also my younger brother.

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Director Statement

Jaimy: MY DREAM IS MY OWN DOCUMENTARY IN A FULL
MOVIE WITH THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE

Jason: MY DREAM IS TO INSPIRE PEOPLE WITH MY STORIES. SO THAT THEY BELIEVE IN THEMSELVES AND CHOSE THEIR OWN DREAMS.