Volunteers

Olesea Becu

Olesea lives and works in The Hague. Since the inaugural edition of the International Film Festival The Hague in 2019, she has been a dedicated volunteer every year, serving as an anchor and moderator during film screenings and displaying her excellent understanding of international cinema. Olesea enjoys combining her project management skills with her love for visual arts and raise awareness on topics that matter while learning more about the art of filmmaking and meeting people who share the same passion. The management of the IFFH appreciates and recognizes Olesea’s continuous contribution since 2019.

Trinh Ha Thu

Ha-Thu Trinh is a finance professional originally from Vietnam. She has lived in the Netherlands for more than 7 years. She enjoys exploring niche movies from foreign countries. Ha-Thu is excited to be a part of IFFH, learn from people, and contribute to the event.

Migmr Ivanova

Migmr has been living in The Hague for two years and is always eager to participate in meaningful projects there. She enjoys immersing herself in different cultures and meeting people from diverse backgrounds. Her passion lies in arts and creative fields, and she finds it thrilling to be involved in the IFFH.

Bárbara Luksevicius

“I’m a traveler passionate about arts and culture who likes to pursue stories that connect us all. Finding people with the same interests is always a great way to create a community and share great moments. So, nothing better than chasing great stories while making new ones with the IFFTH team”

Nina Grigorova

“I am a recent International Creative Business graduate and a film lover. I was thrilled upon discovering the opportunity to participate in the International Film Festival of The Hague because I love connecting with other creative individuals and being in an atmosphere where we can all learn from each other. Moreover, the magic of moviemaking is in the air in such places and that is always a source of inspiration for me.”

Elena de Francisco

Literature and cinema lover. Good stories are my passion. As Céline, the character in the film “Before Sunrise” said: “ I think I’m always so much more happy with books and movies and stuff. I think I get more excited about well-done representations of life than life itself” I don’t know if this is a curse or a blessing.

Sakshi Mathurawala

Sakshi is a clinical psychologist who recently relocated to the Netherlands. She enjoys traveling and meeting new people. She believes that events like these bring like-minded individuals together and help build new friendships. She is eager to learn more about the culture in The Hague, and she sees this festival as a great opportunity to do so.

Bernardo Rech

Bernardo is a master’s student in Crisis and Security Management at Leiden University, but he also has a deep passion for the arts. Despite the difference between his degree and his passions, he strives to blend them by incorporating social commentary into all forms of art he creates. He is eager to connect with like-minded individuals who share his interests, and he sees the International Film Festival The Hague as an excellent opportunity to do so.

Blossem Kreffer

Blossem is a passionate events and film lover. After having worked for almost 5 years in the cinema industry next to her studies in Event Management, followed by New Media & Digital Culture, she is now working as an Event Manager. She loves different cultures and the International Film Festival The Hague is a great place where these combined passions come together. She is excited to meet new people who are like-minded and also enjoy the art of filmmaking.

Doga Aykol

Parnita Pandey

Parnita genuinely believes in the art of storytelling.  Humans need stories to understand themselves, to understand each other better. She enjoys reading, writing and watching a good movie equally. IFFH allures her for its stories from so many cultures and of various backgrounds, it opens mind and heart, makes you see the unseen and shifts something inside you. She is excited to be part of IFFH, as it is a forum to bring like minded creative people together and she looks forward to contributing and learning while volunteering.

Sebin Pious

Sebin loves meeting new people and building connections. With a passion for empowering change through authentic relationships and innovative strategies, he believes every moment is an opportunity to learn something new. He is excited to bring his skills to IFFH and contribute to its success. Currently, he lives in The Hague with his family, exploring this beautiful city and its vibrant culture.

Lara Sluyter

Lara is an all-around creative from Den Haag, working as a writer, director, sound designer, and voice actor. She’s passionate about exploring socially relevant themes within films through a young, queer, and diverse perspective. In 2022, she graduated in Film from the Willem de Kooning Academy. With her drive to connect with others in the film community, Lara is eager to share her expertise and collaborate with fellow film enthusiasts at the International Film Festival The Hague.

Fadi

Fadi is a Syrian/Canadian with a background in Applied Human Sciences. Over the past three years, he has been involved in documentary and street style photography. Fadi has a keen interest in different cultures and their functioning, as well as the roles people play within them. He immerses himself in various settings and takes on different photography tasks to gain a better understanding of people and the field.  As for hobbies, Fadi enjoys biking and has traveled to many places with his bicycle. He also has a passion for cooking, wine, reading, and, of course, taking photos!