The photography exhibition is a portrait of the fascinating neighborhood around the Mercatorplein and its residents. Learn more about the background of the project and the people involved through this discussion with the three photographers - Kees Bouwmeester, Shinji Otani, Katharina Pöhlmann - and West'ival Director Ute Kohlmann.

This thought provoking selection of works highlights the complexities of the most rewarding aspects of life – love and friendship. Each film takes a different perspective on these universal topics, each revealing something specific about the human heart.

Jazz, soul, and classical compositions in particular left their mark on him and drove him forward to pursue his passion for music and entertaining people. Only in the past couple of years has he decided to really go for it and completely dedicate himself to his passion 100%.

Presentation of the stop motion animation film created earlier the same day during the Meganimatie workshop.