WHO AM I?

Tessa Sabrina Robin Bil

My name is Tessa Sabrina Robin Bil. I am a director, writer and producer. Whatever Films is my own company through which I produce unique films, that not only provide entertainment, but that also incite the viewer to reflect. The stories find their basis in everyday life, with a rich source of undiscovered beauty and fascinating characters. Recognizable themes and authentic characters create films that touch the audience and leave a lasting impression.

WHY AM I A WRITER?

I am a writer because storytelling is a necessity for me. I have been writing for as long as I can remember—first wanting to write books, later screenplays. Writing is my way of understanding the world around me and making sense of it.

Film has always fascinated and inspired me. What attracts me to writing for film is the medium’s power to tell a complete story in a relatively short time, where every moment counts. From short films to feature films, it’s remarkable how as a writer I can convey complex ideas and emotions within the limited time of a film.

WHY AM I A DIRECTOR?

I was already reading at a young age. I wanted to read books that entertained me, and in which I could dream away, and the fictional world really came to life. When I write my stories, I often already have a clear vision of what things should look like, ranging from the actors that inspire my writing, or how the world the story takes place in, should look like.

Often, my stories are based in daily life. They might not necesarily be "based on true events" but there is always a core of reality in the stories: events can be based on things that have happened in my life, characters might be influenced by people that I know. Often, I put a lot of myself into characters that I write.

Being a director allows me to convey my ideas on paper to the screen, and bring to life the stories that I've crafted.