"The Endless Voyage"

Dir: Suzanne Lub & Rada Skumova

2026

Director / Art Director / Animator / Cinematographer / Head of FVX / Prop and Puppet maker

For my graduation project at the Willem de Kooning Academy, I worked together with Rada Skumova to create a stop motion film.

The Endless Voyage is a short film about power dynamics and ecological collapse, using medieval and fantasy themes.

Besides directing, I mainly focussed on art design and constructing of sets, while also taking care of the cinematography, animation and compositing. Next to these tasks, I created the bird puppet, additional props and the “game”, made fully out of plasticine.

Logo for the Netherlands Film Festival featuring a red giraffe silhouette and the text 'Netherlands Film Festival' in bold red letters.
Person holding a small, brown toy sword with a hook at the bottom against a plain, neutral background.
A small black ant crawling on a white surface with some scattered black particles.
A realistic sculpture of a pterodactyl flying over a purple animal with four legs, set against a green screening background.
Clay or Play-Doh sculptures of a girl with blonde hair, hands in prayer, blue water droplets, red stars, red and beige objects, and a dark dinosaur or dragon head, arranged on a light surface.
A person is working at a table with a small red ladder and some tools, with a white wall in the background.
A laser cutter engraving a floral pattern onto a round wooden surface.
Close-up of a decorative mirror with a frame designed like a butterfly, featuring yellow and black accents, on a pink textured wall.
A hand holding a small decorative wooden carnival-themed display with painted images of performers and a castle tower silhouette on top.
A person working with shadow puppets in a dimly lit room, surrounded by lighting equipment, a monitor, and a desk with papers.
Close-up view of a person's hand holding a decorative wooden object with intricate carved patterns, painted in red and black, against a plain white background.
Close-up of a white lace fabric with intricate floral patterns and a textured surface, possibly a garment or decorative textile.
Close-up of an ornate gold decorative border around a mirror or glass surface with small bubbles or spots on the surface.
Decorative white bird sculpture with lace and feather details, placed on a wooden surface against a plain wall.
Close-up view of a tennis racket string pattern with a red frame and multicolored strings.
A close-up of six light purple ice cubes on a green surface with a red and white illuminated edge on both sides.
A close-up view of a printing process showing multiple white sheets with a black gryphon logo, under a glass or acrylic cover.
A small red starfish figurine on a green surface, with a blurred background.
Close-up of a decorative tiled floor with red squares featuring gold dragon designs separated by dark blue lines.
Close-up of a wooden cabinet with intricate carvings, containing fabric or textile panels with detailed, symmetrical patterns in gold and beige tones.
Red crab sculpture made of clay or similar material, detailed with raised bumps and curled claws, placed on a piece of paper on a windowsill.
A red crab with multiple eyes and claws against a red background.
Close-up of white lace fabric, possibly a vintage dress or wedding gown, draped over a surface with intricate patterns and textures.
Laser-cut wooden sign that spells out 'ALOHA' with stylized, decorative letters, on a white wall.
A small hand-made clay model of a curled 'C' or lowercase 'e' shape on a colorful, greenish surface with a blurred background featuring bright red and yellow lights.
A human-like hand sculpture reaching upward against a green background.
A person riding a hoverboard in front of a dark, carved wooden frame with glowing red lights and white razor-sharp teeth.
A small blue and white clay figurine of a cute animal, possibly a bird, with orange accents on its beak and flippers, placed on a green background.
A digitally altered image of a green hand with elongated fingers, resembling a creature or a stylized artistic depiction, set against a plain white background.
A puppet resembling a dragon with wings, mounted on a stand in a studio setting with a green screen in the background.
Two decorative candle holders with a curved horse head design, holding green candles, placed on a wooden surface.
A white ceiling with a decorative crown molding and a faint pink light reflection.
A close-up view of a decorative wooden structure resembling a stained glass window with intricatecut patterns, pointed arches, and leaf motifs, with warm light shining through.
A stage prop of a red crab with exaggerated claws and multiple legs against a green background, viewed from above.
Red flower petal pieces arranged in a circle on a green painted surface.
A hand holding a small twig with a black rubber band wrapped around it, against a neutral background.
A handcrafted art piece resembling a bird, made with white lace, fabric, and embellishments, placed on a wooden surface against a plain wall background.
A young girl dressed in pink holding a toy monitor, standing on a stage decorated with large paper gears and a red background with hanging tassels.
Person with dark hair, wearing glasses, leaning over a miniature stage with a doll and teddy bear, engaged in a puppet show or performance in a decorated room with red and gold curtains.