About

An introvert on the outside,
an extrovert on the inside.

Lisette Donkersloot is an Amsterdam-based director known for her confident, dramatic, and subtly surreal cinematic style.
With a background in art direction and styling, Lisette brings a highly visual, detail-driven approach to her work. She has directed music videos for internationally acclaimed artists including Tove Lo, NAO, and Yellow Claw, as well as striking commercials for brands such as Dr. Martens and The Flower Council of Holland, establishing her as one to watch.

 

In the narrative space, Lisette directed the acclaimed Dutch TV series SiHame and is currently in pre-production on her next project, the Dutch/Indonesian series Heaven’s Gate, set for release in October 2026.

 

Across her recent commercial work, she has collaborated with talent such as Ilona Maher and Simone Biles, among other Olympic athletes, and brought her cinematic eye to brands including Adidas, K18, Dove, Gillette, and TJ Maxx. With each new project, she continues to push herself visually, aiming to deliver bold, emotionally resonant experiences.