Dial M creative consultancy: for an experienced and dedicated professional in the audiovisual and cultural sector.

With over thirty years of experience, I, Dorien van de Pas, am ready to share my knowledge and extensive network with you. Having worked for various film and television funds, I not only have read and evaluated hundreds of national and international projects in different genres and formats, but also have seen a similar amount of productions. As a result, I have developed a keen sense of quality, I can identify individual talents and specific signatures, recognize the value of a project and ask essential questions to get a clear picture.

So, what do you or your organization need?

A critical and
analytical reader
of your projects
and plans

A creative thinker

A coach or mentor

A matchmaker who can connect you with the most suitable people

A moderator for your talks or discussions

I am honest & critical, curious & dedicated, inspiring & motivating, and always in good spirits! What you see is what you get, no hidden agendas!

Art is the
elixir in life,
especially when
people are
involved.

PORTFOLIO

COACHING AND MENTORING

CONSULTANCY

(FUNDING) APPLICATIONS

Peer Supervision

Chairing and Moderation

Maker's Punch Card

'Thank you for all those years in which you stood up for creators and their dreams! I have always found it a great pleasure to work with you. Engaged and knowledgeable, that's what it's all about, and I have seen that from the very first day working with you.'

 Mieke de Jong, screenwriter

'I have always found our collaboration pleasant and inspiring. Both at the Dutch Media Fund and at the Netherlands Film Fund. Your inquisitive and also critical way of working has always been stimulating for me.'

Mijke de Jong, director, screenwriter

ABOUT

Dorien van de Pas

My love for film and theatre began during my studies in Film and Performing Arts at the University of Nijmegen, under the inspiring guidance of film director, theorist, and writer Eric de Kuyper. Since then, I have had a mission: to enthuse people for beautiful audiovisual productions and to assist creators in developing and producing quality films.

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Dial M creative consultancy

I operate within my company, Dial M creative consultancy, which on the one hand refers to Alfred Hitchcock and on the other refers to the wise woman M (played by Judi Dench) in the James Bond films. However, my love for film extends far beyond Hollywood.

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'Thank you for your never-ending enthusiasm and passion. What you have achieved for The Netherlands at Eurimages is phenomenal. And in your role as a consultant and Head of New Screen, you have been an extremely valuable sparring partner and advocate for many creators.' Ido Abram, SEE NL