JORIS DEBEIJ
FILMMAKER/PHOTOGRAPHER

Joris Debeij is driven by a deep curiosity about people and place. His work brings complex stories to life through a calm, observational lens—finding humanity in the ordinary and beauty in the everyday. 

Whether in documentary or commercial work, he crafts intimate, layered narratives that resonate beyond the screen. His films have been showcased at festivals such as Sundance, SXSW, and Tribeca and have earned Emmy Awards, Los Angeles Press Club Awards, and more. With a keen eye for detail and an instinct for authenticity, Joris continues to craft stories that evoke a smile, a tear, or a bit of both.

For commercial related work please contact Rich and Cathleen and for all things TV and Film contact Philip over at Black Bear Pictures.



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FEATURE DOCUMENTARY




WORLD PREMIERE:   TRIBECA
STREAMING:        NETFLIX

OFFICIAL SELECTION:
SHEFFIELD DOC
GUADALAJARA 
IDFA
SANTIAGO (winner)
RED SEA (winner)
FILMS4TRANSPARENCY
ROME 
VALLADOLID
RIO DE JANEIRO
AFI DOCS
RAIZADO
BIARRITZ AMERIQUE LATINE
FIDBA
DOKUMENTALE
HELSINKI
SCAD SAVANNAH
HUMAN RIGHTS ZURICH

Four Mexican journalists have become targets of repression for sharing and exposing the reality in their communities. Now available on Netflix.



Director Santiago Maza Stern
Developed by Joris Debeij & Jan-Albert Hootsen
Executive Producer Gael Garcia Bernal, Diego Luna & Joris Debeij
Producer Abril López Carrillo
Cinematographer Odei Zabaleta 
Editor Jonás Garcia Fregoso & Sebastián Nuño
Composer Beak> 






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