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Leonard Peters
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Photography by John Smits

Leonard Peters (1999) is an interdisciplinary artist, musician, and filmmaker from The Netherlands. Leonard started his career as an actor, and he has a strong passion for piano and singing. He is interested in exploring the relationship between humans and nature, connecting this interest to themes of decay and the poetry of everyday life. His practice consists of short films, mixed media performances and music compositions.

Education:
- 2018-2021 BA Interdisciplinary Arts, Maastricht Institute of Arts, The Netherlands
- 2022-2024 MA Film, HDK-Valand/ University of Gothenburg, Sweden
- 2024-2026 MA Editing- Film University Babelsberg Konrad Wolf, Germanny
work

'I Want to Hold onto You' (2024) - Through his encounters with the world’s oldest tree, Old Tjikko, and his partner’s grandfather Harri, who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease, filmmaker Leonard Peters explores the themes of grief, care, and loss in this poetic essayistic documentary. 'Humankind in Nomansland' (2021, film concert) - Nominated for Limburg Film Pitch 2021. In collaboration with : Cinesud Talent Hub, Hoge Veluwe National Park and the Maastricht Theatre School. 'De vertaler' ('The Translator', 2020, short film) - Premiere at Lumière Cinema Maastricht (NL). - A young woman wanders through the desolate landscapes of Switzerland and France. A poetic story about youth trauma. 'Niemandsland' ('Nomansland', 2021, music album) - Solo album, piano and vocals. Language: Dutch.



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