Nicolas Van Hemelryck
About
Filmmaker, photographer and architect, Van Hemelryck is currently producing and co-producing several features. Amazona, his debut (Producer, Co-director and Cinematographer) premiered at IDFA2016. He has been awarded the IDFA Bertha Fund, the Tribeca Film Institute Fund and -several times- the Colombian Film Fund. Selected for Dok.incubator, EAVE-Puentes Producers Workshop, IFP Independent Week and IDFAcademy.
Homo Botanicus
Homo Botanicus explores the working relationship between botanist Julio Betancur and his disciple Cristian Castro, who diligently traverse the Colombian tropical forests. The anachronistic journey of these scientists leads them through an environment teeming with mystery surrounding plant life and their legacy in this world.