Irmo Stijnberg | Film director and actor

Film director, actor, and the Founder of Censtudios

Irmo Stijnberg (1988) is a Dutch film director, actor and founder of Censtudios. As the first stuttering film director in the Netherlands, his work focuses on voice, identity, and perspective and stands out for its mix of journalism, fiction and machinima.

His career began with creating video game trailers through machinima. That work later expanded into television broadcasting, where he built over five years of experience, alongside client projects. Since 2023 his focus has shifted fully toward directing and acting.

Irmo's work has been featured in publications such as Nieuwe Revu and Beckett Massive Online Gamer and on major gaming platforms including ArenaNet and Riot Games.

Vision

Ability to conceptualize ideas, understand storytelling and bring stories to life on screen.

Acting

Intuitive acting in combination with the Meisner Technique.

Directing

Leading and inspiring a team of actors, crew and other creatives. Clearly convey ideas and directions.

Post-production

Well-versed in the post-production techniques and process, such as editing, color grading and sound design.

QISSA and Wild Lam

As part of the film makers community QISSA, a talent development programme that supports emerging voices with mentoring, guidance and a strong creative network, Irmo continues to develop his craft and expand his storytelling practice.

Alongside this, he is connected to Wild Lam, a Dutch initiative that supports actors with disabilities and makers who embrace the creative power of difference. Within this network he trains and collaborates with peers who are actively reshaping how disability is represented in film and media.

Guest Speaker

Irmo Stijnberg is available as a guest speaker for events, schools, festivals, and organizations. He speaks about stuttering, disability representation in film, communication, and what it means to claim space in a world built around fluent speech. His talks are honest, sharp, and focused on impact, awareness, and real experience.

Open for work

Irmo has worked on several commercials, music videos, short films and more.

Only recent projects he's directed or acted in with a significant role are listed below.

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Actor {2026}

Reach

Lead role in the short film made for Frames Without Borders.

Director {2026-}

Smartloos

In Pre-production

Smartloos isn't about a typical digital detox. It explores the pros and cons of smartphones, especially for people with disabilities and neurodiverse people.

Director {2025}

Unspoken Truth

Timothy, a passionate young graphic designer with a chronic stutter, faces an accusation of sexual harassment by a client and must stand up for himself against HR.

While centered on stuttering, the film is described as a broader symbol of misinformation, social injustice, and the struggle for free expression in a world that often refuses to listen.

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Actor {2025}

Stotteraar

Hoping to overcome his stutter, Thijs begins an intensive treatment program. But when change proves anything but simple, he is confronted with the question of why he feels the need to get rid of it in the first place.