Diederik Van Rooijen

Diederik van Rooijen’s career is kind of a wild ride, honestly. Born in ‘75, he bounced between The Netherlands, Greece, and the US growing up, which—let’s be real—gives a person a pretty weird but cool perspective on life and stories. He ended up at the Dutch Film Academy, double majoring as a Director and Director of Photography, and wrapped that up in 2001. Not bad, right? He’s done a bit of everything—writing, directing, producing—sometimes all at once. His style? You can tell there’s a European edge but with a dash of that American storytelling punch, probably because he’s lived all over. He doesn’t just stick to one lane, either. You’ll catch his name on suspenseful thrillers, TV series with dark twists, and even the occasional horror flick that’ll make you want to sleep with the lights on. The guy likes to keep audiences guessing, that’s for sure. Now, he’s settled in Los Angeles, juggling life as a filmmaker and a dad of two. He still collaborates with folks from Europe but isn’t shy about diving into Hollywood projects—not everyone can pull that off. There’s this sense in his work that he’s always trying to push the envelope, make you squirm or think or both. Whether it’s a gritty crime drama or a psychological horror, he’s not the type to play it safe. And, honestly, film and TV are better for it.