Oscar Haffmans
actor screenwriter presenter interviewer improv training
Amstrdm / NL
about me
Until 2004 I worked as a production assistant and assistant location manager in the film industry. From 2004 as an actor and screenwriter. I am an actor who is at his best when he can work with opponents who - like me - don't play their part but live. If the situation calls for it, I deviate from the (through) living model: I once read in my script that a character I had driven to death was in my arms. Both under the blood. I was deeply concerned about this prospect. Luckily I got a part in a commercial where I met a cool stage actor and explained my problem to him. He knew what to do with that. He asked me a question. A question. “Oscar, what does sadness look like?” Even before he had finished his question, the penny dropped with me. I had to redo that scene a few times (due to technical problems ;-) . Every time before 'Action' sounded I could giggle with my opponent and the crew. I am eternally grateful to him for that. About my quality as an actor I can proudly say that in that Telefilm whose title I will not mention, especially (only?) the scenes in which Hans Kesting and I played were convincing. A tyrant that Hans. But I stood and more than that. It was a joy to play with that beast. Thank you Hans! Finally, when I had to play a nasty manager once, the director asked between takes, "Was I such a nasty guy or was I just playing this?"

remarks
As an actor. In two words? Intense and convincing.

As a colleague: team player and hard worker.

trackrecord
Keep an eye on www.vimeo.com

awards
2nd prize open screen with 'donor' by marcel Vroege
honorable mention at los angeles film award with 'interlude

discipline
Commercial, Drama film, Drama for Television / Series, Experimental

Oscar Haffmans
Amstrdm / NL
actor screenwriter presenter interviewer improv training