René Huwaë (Rene Huwae), cinematographer and director of photography from the Netherlands, working worldwide
An Tarow
2020
- Little Wing Film Festival: best cinematography (nominee, jury prize)
- Little Wing Film Festival: best director (winner, jury prize)
- Little Wing Film Festival: best editing (nominee, jury prize)
- Carmarthen Bay Film Festival: best short (nominee)
- Director
- Jonny Dry
- Writer
- Samuel Jay Chessell, Caroline Jay, original story
- Producer
- Ella Turner
- Executive producer
- Laura Giles, Mark Trevethan
- Director of photography
- René Huwaë
- 1st AC
- Peter Doyle Davidson
- 2nd AC
- Theo Cordery, Lauren Hyslop, Joey Millward
- Gaffer
- Jack Brookman
- Props master
- Felix Russell Saw
- Hair and make-up
- Charlotte Carrig
- 1st AD
- Samuel Jay Chessell
- Production assistant
- Tom Hartley
- Colourist
- René Huwaë
- Production sound mixer
- James Chatwin
René Huwaë is a Dutch cinematographer with Moluccan roots, and a background in post-production as editor, colourist and animator.
After his degree at the University of the Arts Utrecht, he has worked on various narrative projects as well as films and documentaries for artists and brands. He loves the dance between camera and talent, whether that’s a precisely choreographed one-taker, or reacting to an actors’ subtle change in expression.
René is also the creator of FilmPrep, a pre-production app allowing crews to work more efficiently in the time leading up to a shoot.
Virtual production
His background in compositing and 2D/3D animation led him naturally onto the LED volume. He has worked on more than ten virtual productions for various brands in recent years, including JBL, Nintendo, Playmobil and Xpeng.
Gear and travel
Gear includes: ARRI ALEXA 35, Leica-R, Atlas Mercury Anamorphic and zoom lens sets, wireless video and monitoring, Movi Pro gimbal, and more. Full gear list available on request.
Based in the Netherlands. Available worldwide.
Services
Selected work
- Cinematography Reel 2026
- Kidsuper x Bape (2026) — Commercial. Director: Segraphy, Kidsuper. Director of photography: René Huwaë
- Five Apples Don't Make A Pair (2024) — Narrative. Director: Tim Wes. Director of photography: René Huwaë
- Kidsuper - Paris Fashion Week '26 (2026) — Commercial, Narrative. Director: Kidsuper, Omar Jones. Director of photography: Michael Cambio Fernandes
- Firas (2020) — Narrative. Director: René Huwaë, Jawad Maakor. Director of photography: René Huwaë
- An Tarow (2020) — Narrative. Director: Jonny Dry. Director of photography: René Huwaë
- Playmobil (2025) — Commercial. Director of photography: René Huwaë
- Stedelijk Museum Schiedam (2022) — Commercial. Director: Tim Wes. Director of photography: René Huwaë
- Tim Wes - I Do Crazy Things At Night (2025) — Music. Director: Tim Wes. Director of photography: René Huwaë
- The Tinder Swindler (2021) — Documentary. Director: Felicity Morris. Director of photography: Edgar Dubrovskiy
- Heineken Champions League — Commercial. Director of photography: René Huwaë
- Abroad (2026) — Documentary. Director: Isaura Sanwirjatmo, Kimberley Agyarko. Director of photography: René Huwaë
- Fenix (2025) — Commercial. Director: Fergus Riem Vis. Director of photography: René Huwaë
- 1/OFF (2021) — Commercial. Director: Tim Wes. Director of photography: René Huwaë
- Jesus Wept (2024) — Music. Director: Tim Wes. Director of photography: René Huwaë
- Wereldmuseum x Marlou Fernanda — Commercial. Director: Tim Wes. Director of photography: René Huwaë
- JBL (2024) — Commercial. Director: Charlène van Kasteren. Director of photography: René Huwaë
- Mijn Harige Schaduw (2024) — Narrative. Director of photography: René Huwaë
- Grassfeld (2026) — Commercial. Director: Studio Mals. Director of photography: René Huwaë