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DIRECTOR | CINEMATOGRAPHER | PHOTOGRAPHER | STORYTELLER |

20 years of

COMBINED EXPERIENCE

From animated videos to photography and films.

Olivier Hero Dressen is a highly accomplished Belgian creative professional with over 20 years of combined experience in film direction, cinematography, photography, writing, and creative direction. Known for his unique style that blends photography, drawing, graphic design, and video, Olivier emphasizes character development and storytelling in his work. He has a strong presence in Asia and a global reach, collaborating with notable talents like Kobe Bryant, Sophie Marceau, Ines de la Fressange, Sarah Silverman, and 劉雨昕 (XIN LIU), and working with major brands such as Converse, Nike, and Porsche.


One of his most notable works is the short film "The Passport," which received 70 nominations and 19 wins worldwide. Olivier's recent achievements include the cinematic triumph of "The Black Box," winning 6 prestigious awards, including the Grand Prize at Stage 32, and being officially selected 14 times with a notable screening at Hollyshort. His film "Kite" has also received over 50 nominations worldwide and secured 13 wins.


Currently, Olivier is working on "Backpacker," a unique film that promises to be a groundbreaking addition to his portfolio. "Backpacker" is a dark and captivating love story between two serial killers set against a background of suspense and intrigue. This film explores the complexities of love, identity, and human nature in a way that challenges conventional storytelling.

Throughout his career, Olivier has received numerous accolades, including the silver award from the Cannes Lions Festival, a cover feature in Archive Magazine, and the Promaxbda bronze award in Los Angeles. He has also contributed as a cinematographer to the film "The Nightwalk," which won multiple awards, including the Prix Canal + and Clermont-Ferrand. He was shortlisted for the César Awards in France.


Olivier is at the forefront of exploring new technology, having been a beta tester for OpenAI's Dall-E2 technology and a brand ambassador for YouPic and the Xiaomi Creator program. He collaborates with Zhiyun technology and is deeply interested in AI and new technology.


With his dedication to creating unforgettable stories and cinematic adventures, Olivier Hero Dressen continues to captivate audiences and profoundly impact the film industry.

Clients

Over the years had the chance to collaborate with amazing clients.

Clients
Endorsement/Sponsoring

Partnership and collaboration with brands
as a brand ambassador or sponsor.

Work with Celebrities

Sarah Silverman, Corsak, Romeo Elvis, Caballero & Jeanjass, Oftenbach
Ines de la Fressange, Wnag Lore-Dan, Nana Ou-Yang, Mei Ting, Eilin Zhang,
Qui Xi, Ting Mel, Neri & Hu, 任嘉伦 Jialun Ren, 姚星彤 Xingtong
YAO, Stromae, Sophie Turner, Sophie Marceau, Arno, Kobe Bryant, Guts,
Patrice Bart Williams.

AWARDS

Best International Short MALIBU FILM FESTIVAL

Kite - Trailer

Winner Best International Short
Malibu Film Festival, Los Angeles USA 2024

Grand Prize
BARRYMORE FILM CENTER

Kite - Trailer

Winner Grand Prize
Barrymore Film Center, New York USA 2023

Best Adventure
FCIFF

Kite - Trailer

Winner Best Adventure Short
FCIFF, Puerto La Cruz VENEZUELLA 2023

Best Direction
LA FEEDBACK

Kite - Trailer

Winner Best International Short
La Feedback, Los Angeles USA 2023

Grand Prize
STAGE 32

THE BLACK BOX TRAILER

Winner Grand Prize
Stage 32, Los Angeles USA 2023

Best Drama
FREEWHEELING

Kite - Trailer

Winner Best Drama
Freewheeling, London UK 2023

Best Short
T.I.F.A

Kite - Trailer

Winner Best Short
T.I.F.A, Rancugua CHILE 2023

Best Short
LA FEEDBACK

THE BLACK BOX TRAILER

Winner Best Short
LA Feedback, Los Angeles USA 2023

Best Romance
SCAFA

THE BLACK BOX TRAILER

Winner Best Romance
Scafa, Rancagua CHILE 2022

Best Short
ECA

Kite - Trailer

Winner Best Short
ECA, Amsterdam NETHERLANDS 2022

Best Direction
HOLLYWOOD FEEDBACK 2022

Movie Trailer "She is so Perfect"

Winner Best Direction
Hollywood Feedback, Los Angeles USA 2022

Audience Award
SCAFA

THE BLACK BOX TRAILER

Winner Audience Award
Scafa, Rancagua CHILE 2022

Best Short
SIMFF 2022

Movie Trailer "She is so Perfect"

Winner Special Mention
SIMFF, Seoul KOREA 2022

Best Short
AIMAFF 2022

Movie Trailer "She is so Perfect"

Winner Special Mention
AIMAFF, Athena GREECE 2022

Best Commercial Value
NETEASE 2022

The Passport - Movie Trailer

Winner Best Commercial Value
Netease, CHINA 2022

Best Comedy
SFAAF 2022

Movie Trailer "She is so Perfect"

Winner Best Comedy
SFAAF, Burgos, SPAIN 2022

Best Editing
PUNA FILM FESTIVAL

The Passport - Movie Trailer

Winner Best editing
Puna Film Festival, INDIA 2019

Best Short
STAGE 32

The Passport - Movie Trailer

Winner Best Short
Stage 32, USA 2021

Best Production Design
LOS ANGELES ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL

The Passport - Movie Trailer

Winner
Los Angeles Asian Film Festival, Los Angeles, USA 2019

Best Drama
HOLLYWOOD FEEDBACK

The Passport - Movie Trailer

Winner Best Drama
Hollywood Feedback, Los Angeles, USA 2019

Best Short film
HOLLYWOOD FOREVER FILM FESTIVAL

The Passport - Movie Trailer

Winner Short Film
Hollywood Forever Film Festival, Los Angeles, USA 2019

Best Director
HOLLYWOOD FOREVER FILM FESTIVAL

The Passport - Movie Trailer

Winner Best Director
Hollywood Forever Film Festival, Los Angeles, USA 2019

Best Short Drama
TNLIFF

The Passport - Movie Trailer

Winner Short Drama
TNLIFF, Sidney, Australia 2019

Best Editing
HOLLYWOOD FOREVER FILM FESTIVAL

The Passport - Movie Trailer

Winner Best editing
Hollywood Forever Film Festival, Los Angeles, USA 2019

Best Short Film
MINDFIELD 2019

The Passport - Movie Trailer

Winner Bronze Best Short Film Mindfield 2019
Los Angeles (USA).

Best Crime Thriller
GOLDEN STATE 2019

The Passport - Movie Trailer

Winner Best Crime Thriller
Golden State Independent Film Festival 2019
Chinese Theatre, Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA).

Best Editing
LAFA 2018

The Passport - Movie Trailer

Winner Best Editing Los Angeles Film Award.
Los Angeles (USA).

Best Thriller
LAFA 2018

The Passport - Movie Trailer

Winner Best Thriller Los Angeles Film Award.
Los Angeles (USA).

Audience Award
WIBMNF 2016

Music Video Guts "Want It Back"

Winner Audience Award Wing'n it Bigui Mini Film Festival (Beijing).

Best VFX
NIAF 2019

The Passport - Movie Trailer

Winner Best VFX Nightlight Impact South Africa.

Best Music Video
FILMETS 2015

Music Video Guts "Want It Back"

Best Music Video. Filmets 2015, Barcelona, Spain.

Best Music Video
SVFF 2015

Music Video Guts "Want It Back"

Best Music Video. Silicon Valley SVFF 2015, San Francisco, USA.

FILMOGRAPHY

2023 - The Black Box (director, short) 2023 - T2D (director, short, in post-production)

2022 - She is So Perfect (director, cinematographer, short)

2023 - Don't Say Sorry “Love at first sight” (director, short, in post-production)

2022 – 20 in the ’80s (director, cinematographer, short musical)

2022 - Kite (director, short, in post-production)

2021 – The Nightwalk (cinematographer, short)

2021 – Disqualify (director, short musical)

2020 – Story Of Corsak (director, cinematographer, short documentary)

2020 – Eloise (director, short musical)

2018 – Dessert - (director, cinematographer, short musical)

2018 – Clonez-moi (director, short musical)

2018 – Le monde a change (director, short musical)

2018 – Coach “Missing” (director, short)

2017 – The Passport (director, short)

2015 – Dark Gloves (director, short musical)

2014 – Want it Back (director, short musical)

2014 – Buffy (director, short musical)

2013 – Aren’t you Clever? (director, cinematographer, short musical)

2013 – Autour d’un verre (director, short musical)

2012 – Old Buddy (director, short musical)

2012 – Life Goes on (director, short anime)

2012 - LE SOIR -On à tous raison de l'ouvrir (director, short anime)

2011 – Wednesday (director, short anime)

2010 – A Cat In Paris – (assistant animator, feature film)

2010 – Le Totem Du Progres (director, short animation)

2009 – Moi ce que j’aime (director, short musical)

2008 – Sexual invasion (director, short animation)

2006 – Marottes – (assistant animator, short animation)

2004 – Ready Rodger Jet (director, short animation)

2004 – Vive les Vacances (director, short animation)

2003 – Merry Noel (director, short animation)

2003 – 5 minutes (director, short animation)

2003 – Les Dictateurs (director, short animation)

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