Biography:

Meet Roland Gaedtgens, an artist whose path meandered from being a professional pianist, arranger and composer to finding his passion in the world of commercial filmmaking, film editing, and color grading.
Gaedtgens began his career in the enchanting realm of music, composing captivating melodies for well-known brands. However, at the age of 42, he ventured into a new chapter of his life as a professional photographer. Attending the Fotovakschool in Amsterdam, he quickly started applying his photography skills in practical projects and did a fashion shoot in Milan, Italy. Surprisingly, this led him to his first film and editing jobs for Albert Heijn and Tommy Hilfiger. Though he lacked prior experience in filming, his expertise in photography allowed him to experiment and play creatively with light, adding a unique touch to his early film projects.
As time passed, Gaedtgens' passion for filmmaking grew, and he sought to delve deeper into the art of storytelling. Drawing upon his diverse talents acquired over the years – music composition, arrangement, production, photography, filming, editing, and color grading – he set out on a mission to capture narratives through the lens of his camera.
One notable aspect of Gaedtgens' work is his dedication to authenticity. He cherishes the realness of human emotions and endeavors to present genuine individuals and their stories to the audience. His latest documentary, featuring Benjamin Feliksdal, exemplifies this approach. Filmed entirely in evocative black and white, the project captures Feliksdal's journey with unpretentiousness, revealing genuine answers and first-hand memories, untouched by rehearsals or preconceived questions.
In his films, Roland Gaedtgens remains committed to honesty – both to himself and the subjects he portrays. His distinctive style is marked by purity and emotional depth, reflecting the unfiltered essence of the people he captures on screen.
With each project, Gaedtgens takes on the role of an artist and a storyteller, aspiring to capture life's fleeting moments in all their authenticity. His work, an interweaving of his musical roots and heartfelt filmmaking, resonates with audiences, touching hearts with its heartfelt simplicity.