Lockbuster
2015 | 9 min | Shorts
When all his colleagues leave the office for exciting holidays, office clerk Joost locks himself in the storage room. The only way to escape is to unleash the hero within himself.
Jonathan Elbers
DirectorJonathan Elbers is a Dutch director known for his work in the horror genre. He gained recognition for his feature film "House of Purgatory" released in 2016. Elbers has also directed several short films and has developed a reputation for his unique visual style and storytelling approach. While there is limited information available about awards or nominations for Elbers, he continues to establish himself as a promising talent in the film industry.
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2004 | 3 min | Shorts
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Robin
2008 | 21 min | Shorts
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2020 | 8 min | Shorts
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