About

SÜNDERMANN (b. 1983, The Netherlands) is a contemporary artist, film director and photographer whose career spans both cinematic and visual arts. With a background in film and a passion for pushing creative boundaries, Sündermann has worked alongside some of the most iconic names in the entertainment industry, including A$AP Rocky, Lady Gaga, Paul McCartney, Ewan McGregor, Tilda Swinton, Iris van Herpen, The Coppola family, Sylvester Stallone, Sigur Rós, Robyn and his film projects generated over $70 million. Sündermann's visual signature is influenced by his work in Hollywood and Cinema.

Projects to which he’s contributed for 68 x Wins & Nominations on film craft & creativity. Gold Lions, D&AD Pencils, Ciclope Berlin, Grand Prix Festival of Media, One Show New York, SHOTS, Gold Effies, Vimeo staff picks, Clio, British Arrow, Círculo de Oro, Little Black Book, Círculo Creativo, DGA Los Angeles, London International Awards and Gerety Awards. He has worked with the top creative firms like TBWA/Chiat/Day New York, CHI & Partners New York, Wieden Kennedy, CAA Talent Management, Ogilvy & Mather and AKQA en leading production companies MJZ, Stink, The Directors Bureau and MediaMonks. Blending his expertise in filmmaking and photography with digital tools, Sündermann is recognized for pioneering new techniques that fuse art and technology, pushing the boundaries of contemporary visual expression.

Sündermann is a judge for creativity awards and a sought-after speaker for industry panels. For inquiries, please refer to our contact page.

Maarten Sundermann,2024

Born in: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Education: Masters of Fine Arts (MFA) in Directing from the New York Film Academy. Bachelor (BA) in Creativity & Media studies at UVA. In NYC and LA he studied under Hollywood talent (Producers behind Ali, Nimoy (Star Trek), Thomas Crown Affair crew, Adam Novak (WME) and Coppola. Won a film scholarship from the production company behind The Revenant, X-Men, Prison Break.