Harald Swinkels

Exosphere B.V.

BIOGRAPHIE

[EN] Harald Swinkels (Tegelen, NL) is a writer, director, and producer, as well as the founder of the Dutch film production company Exosphere. His short film debut, Drawback (2024) – a dark, expressionistic love tragedy starring Claes Bang – earned him 33 awards across international festivals in Austin, Los Angeles and New York, among others. Odessa marks his second short film. Influenced by visionary filmmakers such as Stanley Kubrick and Christopher Nolan, Swinkels gravitates toward stories that defy convention – blending black humor, historical nuance and psychological depth. His work aspires to transcend borders, leaving audiences with ideas that linger long after the credits roll. Swinkels is currently in the process of developing his first feature.

FILMOGRAPHIE