Private Project

Heron's Hold

A writer struggles to get his novel published while coping with the pressure of his call center job.

  • Mark Liefaart
    Director
  • Leroy van Koolwijk
    Director
  • Leroy van Koolwijk
    Director of Photography
  • Mark Liefaart
    Writer
  • Mark Liefaart
    Producer
  • Leroy van Koolwijk
    Producer
  • Leroy van Koolwijk
    Editor
  • Jerry Tombrink
    Music
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    18 minutes 17 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 24, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    0 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Netherlands
  • Country of Filming:
    Netherlands
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Mark Liefaart, Leroy van Koolwijk

Sharing a love for film and a lack of funds, Leroy van Koolwijk & Mark Liefaart decided to join forces and start guerilla filmmaking. Heron’s Hold is their first film. They live in Rotterdam.

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Director Statement

Both of us worked in a call center for several years, and during that time, we encountered numerous musicians, writers, photographers, and comedians.

Our main character is one of those people, an introverted artist trapped in a high-pressure work environment. He no longer feels like an artist, just a number wearing a headset, who’s getting yelled at on a daily basis.

Our movie shines a light on aspiring artists that lose their dream.