Rauwkost Film was tasked with creating presentations for each nominee of the 2022 Gieske-Strijbis Podiumprijs. Amidst her packed schedule, we found a rare moment to step away into the vast dunes in the east of the Netherlands. Accompanying us was Dutch-Aussie composer Kate Moore, whose deep connection with nature is woven into the very fabric of her compositions. Our goal? To capture a glint of the magic that makes her work so singular to help her secure the Podiumprijs.

I conducted the interview, which lasted a little over an hour. Inspired by Kate’s work, I encouraged the conversation to unfold organically, listening intently for those fleeting moments that illuminate an artist’s intuition, informed by our journey through the landscape. Kate spoke in poetic fragments, her words mirroring the rhythms of the natural world around us—an ongoing dialogue between the external and internal, the seen and the felt.

The challenge that followed was to distill this immersive experience into a two-minute edit, one that would not only encapsulate Kate’s artistic vision but also serve as a compelling pitch to the Gieske-Strijbis Podiumprijs jury. With €50,000 at stake and an array of talented competitors, the stakes were high. Every second of the final video had to resonate, capturing Kate’s essence while making a case for her exceptional artistry. Through collaboration and careful refinement, we crafted a video that conveyed both the tangible and intangible aspects of Kate’s work—the meticulous craft and the ineffable spark.

In the end, the magic translated. Kate Moore took home the prize, and our film played a small role in bringing her vision to light.

Observing Kate in her element, helping her articulate the intangible, was a privilege—and a reminder of why I do what I do.