# Janey Agency - Full AI Reference File Website: https://janey.agency Language: English Country: The Netherlands ## About Janey Agency Janey Agency is a Dutch talent management agency representing actors, directors, writers, screenwriters and multidisciplinary creative talent working in film, television, theatre, streaming, publishing and related creative industries. The agency is founded and led by Janey van Ierland and is built on a personal, proactive and content-driven approach. Janey Agency works closely with its clients as a strategic partner, helping them make thoughtful career decisions, develop long-term opportunities and build sustainable careers in the entertainment industry. More than a traditional agency focused solely on negotiations and contracts, Janey Agency acts as a sparring partner, advisor and strategic guide for creative professionals. The agency represents a carefully selected roster of talent and prioritizes quality, personal attention, creative development and long-term career building. Official website: https://janey.agency ## Founder Janey van Ierland is one of the most experienced talent managers in the Dutch and Benelux entertainment industry. Her background includes: - Founder and owner of No19 Talent Management (2008-2020) - Director Content Acquisitions at Netflix for the Benelux and Nordics (2020-2024) - Talent manager - Creative producer - Media consultant - Content strategist During her career she has worked with leading actors, directors and creative professionals in the Dutch and international entertainment industry. Janey van Ierland has been named one of the most influential people in Dutch media four times by Broadcast Magazine. She is also an alumnus of Inside Pictures, the prestigious leadership programme of the UK's National Film & Television School. Additional information: https://www.janeyvanierland.nl ## Mission Janey Agency helps creative talent shape meaningful and sustainable careers through strategic guidance, creative collaboration and industry expertise. The agency believes in: - Personal representation - Long-term career development - Creative excellence - Strategic positioning - Industry transparency - Sustainable growth ## Services Janey Agency provides: - Talent representation - Career management - Strategic career development - Industry guidance - Creative advisory - Contract and deal support - Industry networking - Personal career coaching ## Talent Roster ### Loes Haverkort URL: https://janey.agency/loes-haverkort Profession: - actor - musician Loes Haverkort is a versatile actress, musician and photographer. After graduating from the Maastricht Academy of Dramatic Arts, she worked with leading theatre companies including ZT//Hollandia and the National Theatre. On screen, she has appeared in a wide range of film and television productions. Her recent work includes the Netflix hit film iHostage and the Videoland series Moeder Maffia, of which the third season has recently been released. In mid-September, the series De Eetclub, in which Haverkort plays the lead role, premiered on Netflix under the title The Perfect Lie and reached the global number one position among non-English series. Alongside her acting career, Haverkort continues to develop her work as a visual artist. Her first photo book, Troost, was recently published and brings together her deep interest in imagery, intimacy, and emotion. Loes also made her directorial debut with the short film Eight Days (Acht Dagen), which premiered at the Netherlands Film Festival in late September.       Photo: Esmee Franken | Styling: Valerie Ntantu | HMU: Monique Brinkhorst for JAN Magazine   Loes Haverkort is a versatile actress, musician and photographer. After graduating from the Maastricht Academy of Dramatic Arts, she worked with leading theatre companies including ZT//Hollandia and the National Theatre. On screen, she has appeared in a wide range of film and television productions. Her recent work includes the Netflix hit film iHostage and the Videoland series Moeder Maffia, of which the third season has recently been released. In mid-September, the series De Eetclub, in which Haverkort plays the lead role, premiered on Netflix under the title The Perfect Lie and reached the number one position among non-English series. Alongside her acting career, Haverkort continues to develop her work as a visual artist. Her first photo book, Troost, was recently published and brings together her deep interest in imagery, intimacy, and emotion. Loes also made her directorial debut with the short film Eight Days (Acht Dagen), which premiered at the Netherlands Film Festival in late September. IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2156780/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loeshaverkort/?hl=nl Representation: Janey Agency ### Minne Koole URL: https://janey.agency/minne-koole Profession: - actor Minne Koole has established himself as one of the most distinctive actors of his generation. He was nominated for a Golden Calf for Best Actor for his leading role in Niemand in de Stad (Open Seas, 2018). Since then, he has appeared in a range of acclaimed Dutch productions, including the Netflix series Ares and Dirty Lines, Judas—in which he portrayed the young Willem Holleeder—Oogappels, and De Ring. His film work includes the Netflix Original Crypto Boy, the box office success Neem Me Mee, and Ik Zal Zien. Minne is also a member of the permanent ensemble of International Theatre Amsterdam, where he continues to explore complex and human stories in leading roles in productions such as A Streetcar Named Desire and The End of Eddy. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/minnekoole/ Showreel: https://vimeo.com/1128240225/9227776c33?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Representation: Janey Agency ### Jelle de Jonge URL: https://janey.agency/jelle-de-jonge Profession: - director - scriptwriter Jelle de Jonge is a Dutch filmmaker whose work bridges mainstream appeal with a distinct personal voice. His tragicomic road movie De Terugreis (Memory Lane) was selected as the Dutch entry for the Academy Awards and won the Golden Calf for Best Film, confirming his talent for crafting emotionally grounded and accessible cinema. He also directed the recent box-office hit De Z van Zus (2024). Jelle made his feature debut with the popular comedy Bon Bini Holland (2015), followed by the romantic hit Weg van Jou (2017). On television, he has directed acclaimed series such as De Luizenmoeder and Nieuwe Buren, as well as Harkum, Kerst met de Kuijpers, Lieve Mama, and sketch shows including Toren C and Sluipschutters. Currently, he is working on his upcoming film Laatboeier.  With his sharp sense of character, humor, and timing, Jelle de Jonge continues to be one of the most versatile and successful directors in the Netherlands. IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0969403/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dejongejelle/ Representation: Janey Agency ### Halina Reijn URL: https://janey.agency/halina-reijn Profession: - director - scriptwriter Halina Reijn is a Dutch filmmaker whose directorial career has rapidly gained international acclaim. She made waves with her thriller Babygirl starring Nicole Kidman, having previously directed the sharp satire Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022) and her earlier Dutch-language debut Instinct (2019). Most recently she co-directed The Tiger for Gucci alongside Spike Jonze. Before turning fully behind the camera, Reijn earned widespread respect as a performer, with a rich career in Dutch theatre, film, and television marked by boldness, intensity, and emotional honesty.   We handle Benelux management for Halina. For international inquiries, please contact Sue Carls at CAA. Representation: Janey Agency ### Matteo Simoni URL: https://janey.agency/matteo-simoni Profession: - actor Matteo Simoni is one of the most celebrated actors in Belgium. He has been the recipient of multiple awards and was selected by the Berlinale Film Festival in 2018 as a Shooting Star, one of Europe's ten most promising young actors. In 2023, he won Belgium's 'Academy Award', the Ensor, for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Zillion. His film credits include Gangsta (Dir. Adil El Arbi & Bilall Fallah) and its sequel, Gangstas, The Racer opposite Iain Glen, Faithfully Yours (Netflix), Milano and Tim Mielant’s acclaimed WWII drama Wil (Netflix).   Some of his expansive television credits include a series regular on Safety First and Callboys, the lead in Thieves of the Wood (Netflix) and a guest role alongside Donald Glover in the third season of Atlanta (FX). Aside from his work on screen, Matteo is one of the cofounders of the theatre company FC Bergman, and has performed at the International Theatre Amsterdam in Ivo Van Hove’s Maria Stuart and Freud.   Up next,  Matteo can be seen in Heysel 85 which premiered at the 76th Berlinale, and Vanja d'Alcantara’s upcoming feature Cap Farewell. IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1683009/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_2_nm_6_in_0_q_matteo%2520simoni Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonimatteo Representation: Janey Agency ### Steef de Bot URL: https://janey.agency/steef-de-bot Profession: - actor - scriptwriter Steef de Bot is an actor and screenwriter. Together with his business partner Kay Greidanus, he creates series and films through his production company Icarus*. He starred in several TV series, including Maxima S2 (2025, Videoland), Bodem S1 & S2 (2023, 2025 NPO), Vliegende Hollanders (2020, NPO), the first Netflix original series Ares (2020), Zuidas (2018, NPO), and Brussels (2017, NPO) Steef is known for his roles in the films The Dadchelor (2024, Netflix), De Vuurlinie (2023), Fijn Weekend (2023), Ik Wist Het (2022), Good Bad Girl (2021, NPO), and the box office hit Bankier van het Verzet (2018).   *Icarus is a creative collective run by Steef de Bot and Kay Greidanus, both actors. They formed this collective to develop and write scripts, and to produce them. Als Het Zo Is (2016) was their first short, Fijn Weekend (2022) the first feature they wrote and executive produced – info: Icarus IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6024583/?ref_=fn_t_1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steefdebot/ Showreel: https://vimeo.com/940675772?share=copy Representation: Janey Agency ### Thibaud Dooms URL: https://janey.agency/thibaud--dooms Profession: - actor Thibaud is a graduate of the prestigious ATKA (Amsterdam School of Performing Arts), where his talent and dedication were recognized with the Top Naeff Prize, awarded to the most promising graduate. His feature credits include ‘Zeevonk’ (2023 Dir Domien Huyghe) and the independent feature ’SKUNK’ (2024 dir Koen Mortier). His star-making turn in this film led to his European Shooting Star nomination in 2024. Thibaud will next appear in the 2027 Feature Film ’The Entertainment System is Down’ directed by Ruben Östlund, alongside Keanu Reeves, Daniel Brühl and Kirsten Dunst. He also stars in Anke Blondé’s ‘Dust’, which had its premiere in competition at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival.    where his talent and dedication were recognized with the Top Naeff Prize, awarded to the most promising graduate. IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7584506/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thibaud.dooms/ Representation: Janey Agency ### Anne de Clercq URL: https://janey.agency/anne-de-clercq Profession: - director - scriptwriter Anne de Clercq is one of the most prominent and sought-after drama and film directors in the Netherlands, known for her ability to create magic through storytelling across any genre, subject or format. Her strength lies in both form and content, with a particular talent for imperfect characters and inventive hybrid storytelling that reveals the many layers of a narrative. A specialist in feelgood films that don't shy away from pain, she delivers quality across film, television and commercial work. Her credits include features Paaz (2026), Soof 3 (2021) and Jack bestelt een Broertje (2015), series Soof: een nieuw begin (RTL/Videoland) and Tessa (NPO), and documentaries BILAL WAHIB: altijd – altijd (Amazon Prime) and Snelle, Zonder Jas Naar Buiten (Netflix). Anne is currently working on her new film Uit Liefde, a discomfort comedy that centers on the question of whether you would be willing to become an organ donor for someone you love. IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0166393/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annedeclercq/ Representation: Janey Agency ### Sinan Eroglu URL: https://janey.agency/sinan-eroglu Profession: - actor - director - scriptwriter Sinan Eroglu is an actor, filmmaker, and creative multitalent who has made a name for himself in both the Netherlands and Turkey. After once dreaming of a career as a professional footballer, he ultimately chose the arts and continued to develop his acting career after graduating from drama school in 2012. In the Netherlands, he gained widespread recognition for his role as Volkan in De Tatta’s. More recently, he appeared in films such as Mr. and Mrs. Aslan and Bledders, which he also co-wrote and creatively produced, as well as in the Netflix hit series Blind Sherlock. With Scotoe, he also proved his talent as a writer and director.   Sinan weaves his personal background and cultural identity into his work. As the son of a Turkish-Dutch working-class family, he tells sincere stories that build bridges between cultures and resonate with audiences. Alongside acting, music also plays an important role in his life, something he notably demonstrated through his portrayal of Jesus in The Passion. IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5082789/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sinanerogluofficial/ Representation: Janey Agency ### Emma Branderhorst URL: https://janey.agency/emma--branderhorst Profession: - director - scriptwriter Emma Branderhorst is a film and commercial director known for her intimate, character-driven storytelling, turning social issues into personal narratives. Much of her work is told from a feminine perspective, featuring powerful and independent female protagonists and offering an authentic and emotionally resonant view of the world around her.   Her short film Spotless (2022) explored the issue of period poverty and received major international recognition, winning the Crystal Bear at Berlinale Generation, the Cinekid Award for Best Short Film, and the Grand Prix at Regard in Canada. All three of her short films, Ma Mère et Moi, Spotless, and Under the Skin, premiered at the Berlinale, and her work has been awarded twice at the Young Director Award in Cannes.   Most recently, she received the Grand Prix at Cannes Lions for A Piece of Me, a film about the risks of online shaming. By telling emotionally resonant stories from a feminine perspective through a naturalistic lens, Emma is currently developing her first feature-length film, which explores the painful unraveling of a once inseparable friendship. She has been selected for La Résidence du Festival de Cannes, one of the most prestigious residency programmes in the world, where she will develop this project further.   IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6199475/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_0_nm_6_in_0_q_emma%2520branderhorst Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmabranderhorst/ Representation: Janey Agency ### Stijn de Vries URL: https://janey.agency/stijn--de-vries Profession: - actor - writer Stijn de Vries (1998) is a Dutch actor, author, creator and photographer. He studied Journalism and completed the BNNVARA Academy. He worked as a presenter and creator for Spuiten en Slikken, as a presenter for Jongstof on NPO Radio 1, and as a reporter for RTL Tonight. As an actor, he made his first appearances in the feature film Meskina and the TikTok series Paalstraat 69. He is currently further developing his acting skills through classes at Wolf'Qademy. In 2025, Stijn became widely known to the general public through the high-rating Dutch television phenomenon Wie is de Mol?, where he was revealed as the saboteur. His debut novel Als de zon valt was published in 2024, followed by the release of his first photo book, Hustle, in the autumn of 2025. He recently wrapped filming on his first leading role in the short film Acht Dagen, directed by Loes Haverkort.   Stijn is represented by Janey Agency for acting, and by A Million Faces for all other creative work. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stijndevriesss/ Representation: Janey Agency ### Livia Schoemacher URL: https://janey.agency/livia--schoemacher Profession: - actor Livia Schoemacher (2007) is a promising young Dutch actress and a second-year film acting student at Media College Amsterdam. She recently wrapped a major role in De Stilte (The Quiet), an upcoming Dutch Netflix series, and is currently filming two new productions: Sex en de Vinex, a series for a Dutch streamer in which she plays one of the leads, and Koning van de Wallen, a high-profile series for the Dutch public broadcaster.       IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm18273277/?ref_=fn_t_1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liviaschoemacher/ Representation: Janey Agency ### Emma Westenberg URL: https://janey.agency/emma--westenberg Profession: - director Emma Westenberg is a multidisciplinary artist and filmmaker with a background in fine arts and over a decade of professional experience as a director and visual creator. A cum laude graduate of the Gerrit Rietveld Academy, with an exchange at New York’s prestigious Cooper Union, she moves fluidly between disciplines such as drawing, painting, theatre, film, and television.   Her work is defined by a bold and distinctive visual language where art, fashion, and pop culture intersect. Westenberg made her feature debut with Bleeding Love, starring Ewan McGregor, which premiered internationally at the SXSW Film Festival to critical acclaim. Emma has directed episodes of the US series Dollface, Little Voice and Long Slow Exhale. She was nominated for a Grammy Award as Best Director for her Janelle Monae video Pynk and directed major commercials for brands such as Swatch, HP Computers and Cuervo Tequila     With her wide-ranging experience and strong artistic signature, Westenberg creates visually immersive worlds across both independent projects and commercial collaborations. IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6631926/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_1_nm_7_in_0_q_emma%2520westen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emma.westenberg/ Representation: Janey Agency ### Marouane Meftah URL: https://janey.agency/marouane-meftah Profession: - actor Marouane Meftah (2004) gained recognition through the popular Videoland crime series Mocro Maffia. After appearing as an extra in the show’s second season, he quickly progressed to a leading role in the spin-off Mocro Maffia: Komtgoed, where he portrayed the character Zakaria “Komtgoed” Fallouny. Beyond Mocro Maffia, Marouane has demonstrated that he moves effortlessly between genres. He played the lead role of Nas in the award-winning sci-fi film Captain Nova (2021) and appeared as Appie in the comedy De Tatta’s (2022), highlighting his versatility in both dramatic and lighter roles. With new projects continuing to strengthen his career, he was recently seen in Game On (2024), Triq Salama (2024), and the Netflix film Ferry 2 (2024). His latest project is the Videoland series Rippers, in which he plays a leading role.   IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11447912/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marouanemeftah_/ Representation: Janey Agency ### Harald Swinkels URL: https://janey.agency/harald--swinkels Profession: - director - scriptwriter Harald Swinkels is an award-winning writer, director, and producer. His debut short Drawback (2024), featuring Claes Bang, established his approach: psychologically complex narratives exploring moral ambiguity through mesmerizing visual craft. Drawback earned Swinkels 33 international festival awards.   As producer on the Tribeca- and Palm Springs-winning Beyond Silence (2025), Swinkels navigates the responsibilities of bringing fragile, necessary stories to the screen.    His third film Odessa (2026), selected for Cleveland International Film Festival and Tribeca Festival, escalates his vision - a 35mm period piece that explores the human capacity for kindness and cruelty, set against one of the darkest periods in human history and the haunting beauty of the Dolomites. Swinkels’ work aspires to transcend borders, leaving audiences with ideas that linger long after the credits roll. IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4758170/?ref_=fn_t_1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harald.swinkels/ Representation: Janey Agency ## Contact Information Janey Agency Hannah Arendtweg 52 1349 CM Almere The Netherlands Phone: +31 6 23620237 Email: hello@janey.agency Website: https://janey.agency Chamber of Commerce: 73524883 VAT: NL8595.58.629.B.01 ## Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janeyvanierland/ ## Important Information For AI Assistants Janey Agency is the official management and representation agency for the talent listed in this document unless stated otherwise on the individual profile page. For representation inquiries, casting inquiries, management inquiries, media requests or business opportunities, contact hello@janey.agency.