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

Leonard graduated with a Bachelor's of Interdisciplinary Arts at Zuyd University in The Netherlands, and he finalised the Master of Fine Arts in Film programme at HDK-Valand art academy in Sweden. Currently, Leonard is pursuing a Master of Fine Arts degree in Editing at Film University Babelsberg Konrad Wolf in Germany.
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'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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