Behind the Lens

In "Behind the Lens," we follow three news photographers from the province of Utrecht who not only capture what's happening but also discover what the profession demands of them. Between beautiful, unforgettable moments, they balance press safety, embracing the challenge of both the exciting and demanding aspects of their work.

Jitse de Graaf · RTV Utrecht · Completed (June 2025) · 3x23"

Synopsis

"Press photographer grabbed by the throat and camera stolen in Bunschoten," "Press photographer robbed while documenting explosion incident in Utrecht," "Press photographer assaulted and chased in Woerden." Three headlines that show the downsides of being a press photographer. Blaring sirens, screaming people, or a very intimate moment where candles are lit for a victim – these are just examples of situations you can encounter as a news photographer. In "Behind the Lens," we step directly into the world of three news photographers from the province of Utrecht, documenting the challenging situations of their work. We follow three press photographers through everything they encounter while shooting news photos.

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FESTIVALS

Dutch Journalism Festival

MEDIA

RTV Utrecht, Slotstad RTV, RPL Woerden

crew

Director, researcher & editor: Jitse de Graaf

Cameraman: Adriaan Schuitemaker

Sound designers: Anna Boekelder & Bram van Kaauwen

Editor-in-chief: Wiesje Kuijpers

Color grading: Noortje Muller

Audionabewerking & sound design: Hens Zimmerman

RTV Utrecht: Machteld Smits

Producer: Julian Klop

financiers

Media Fund Province of Utrecht, KF Hein Fund, Fund for Special Journalistic Projects

Trailer

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THE NEWS PHOTOGRAPHERS

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