Remco Bikkers — Cinematographer / DP
Documentary & Verité Storytelling
From intimate portraits to long-form films
20+ years of worldwide experience
Filmed for Netflix, Vice, Arte, BBC, VPRO
Worked in 40+ countries — adaptable to any environment
Based in New York
This isn’t a typical cinematography reel.
I stepped in front of the camera to share the values that shape my work:
Empathy – Building trust so real moments unfold naturally.
Collaboration – Filmmaking is a collective craft; my best work comes from working closely with directors, producers, and subjects.
Spontaneity – I embrace the unplanned moments that bring authenticity to a story.
Passion & Precision – Two decades in, I’m still as driven as ever to create visuals that matter.
Cinematography is as much about connection as it is about the image itself. Every frame in this reel carries that intention.
Not Your Ordinary Reel
about me
Remco Bikkers is a New York–based cinematographer with over 20 years of experience capturing vérité documentaries, current affairs, and cause-driven stories around the world. Originally from the Netherlands, he’s known for discreet handheld camera work, natural light, and the ability to find powerful images in unpredictable situations.
From war zones to Wall Street, Remco has filmed in more than 40 countries, adapting to everything from major broadcast crews to solo field work. His work often explores social and economic issues, with an approach rooted in trust, empathy, and visual storytelling that resonates.
He has filmed for Vice, Netflix, Arte, VPRO, NPO, Deutsche Welle, RTL and major brands including Puma, Lenovo, Verizon, and Charles Schwab. Whether shooting a sensitive interview or capturing fleeting, unscripted moments, Remco is valued for his calm presence, fast turnaround, and ability to deliver cinematic visuals under pressure.