Tjardus Greidanus, a renowned filmmaker, boasts over two and a half decades of expertise in every aspect of the filmmaking process.
Born in the Netherlands, he holds dual citizenship in the United States and Canada, allowing him to effortlessly navigate the boundaries between documentary and narrative filmmaking, with a profound understanding of cross-disciplinary practices.
Prior to establishing himself as a director, editor, and cinematographer, Greidanus honed his skills in production on notable features such as UNFORGIVEN, THIS BOY'S LIFE, and HEAVEN AND EARTH, as well as the popular television series THE X-FILES.
Greidanus's work on HBO specials for esteemed directors Michael Mann, James L. Brooks, and Cameron Crowe served as a stepping stone for his future endeavors.
His feature documentary, BURDEN OF GENIUS, garnered accolades at the Cleveland International Film Festival and the Los Angeles Raw Science Film Festival, and is slated for release in 2019.
A NEW YORK HEARTBEAT, Greidanus's debut feature, provided Golden Globe and Emmy Award winner Rachel Brosnahan (THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL) with her first leading role and earned the New Filmmakers LA Best Feature Award.
Currently, Greidanus is preparing the dramatic feature, THE SHOT, which tells the captivating story of scientific maverick Jonas Salk and his groundbreaking creation of the polio vaccine.
