January 5, 2026
CVII — Patrick Louwerse
Patrick Louwerse is an Amsterdam-based director and animator with a love for hand-crafted animations, high-concept imagery and fantastical stories.

Below are Patrick’s SELECTS:

Series
Batman the Animated Series by Bruce Timm
1992

I was obsessed with this series as a kid. I love Batman, especially Tim Burton’s version, but the animated approach had so much more to explore. It felt mature, super stylish, and it made me understand shots and composition.

Music Video
‘Virtual Insanity’ Jamiroquai by Jonathan Glazer
1996

The most creative, smart, and well-executed video of all time. It took me a long time to understand how they actually did it.

Music Video
‘Da Funk’ Daft Punk by Spike Jonze
1995

The brilliance of Spike Jonze and Daft Punk’s first-ever video. A bold approach and a perfect match between music and visuals.

Campaign
‘Dreamer’ Guinness by Jonathan Glazer
2001

Again, Jonathan Glazer. The golden age of commercials: daring, playful, visually striking, and very far from any commercial message.

Documentary
Beautiful Losers by Aaron Rose
2008

An inspiring watch if you ever feel lost in your creative journey, and a reminder that it’s okay not to be easily labeled.

Film
Princess Mononoke by Hayao Miyazaki
1997

Could’ve picked any of Hayao Miyazaki’s films. But ‘Princess Mononoke’ feels the most epic and thematically complex of all.

Music Video
‘The Shoes’ Submarine by Karim Huu Do
2015

A music video that feels like so much more: thrilling, ambiguous, and beautifully shot. It’s as if you’re opening a book in the middle, knowing there’s so much more before and after.

Film
The Host by Bong Joon-ho
2006

Creature features are my favorite features, but Bong Joon Ho makes this one intimate, inviting you into a family drama set against the backdrop of a full-scale government catastrophe.

Film
The Handmaiden by Park Chan-wook
2017

Park Chan-wook is a fearless master of style, originality, and technical proficiency. Every film is a unique approach, bending genres in his own way. And I can’t wait to see his next one!

PEOPLE IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Timm
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Aaron Rose
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Hayao Miyazaki
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