Guido van der Werve (1977, Papendrecht, the Netherlands) constructs possible scenarios and imaginary realities where various geographies collide in order to generate momentary sensations of unusual, dream-like intensity. An accomplished classical pianist, composer, and chess player, he studied industrial design, archaeology, and Russian before focusing on fine art first on painting, then performance work, and finally, film. He aims to create a visual and conceptual language that manifests a similar directness to the one that is typical in music. to date he has completed ten short film works. His work is regularly shown in international exhibitions and film festivals. In 2003 he received the René Coelho award.