Banjoman Expands Roster with Director Duo, Dr. Bowman

​Irish production company, Banjoman, has announced the signing of Amsterdam-based directing duo, Dr. Bowman, for representation in Ireland.

Dr. Bowman combines the skillsets of Laurens Jans and Herman van den Bosch, a director and cinematographer pair who first bonded over a shared love of cinema at film school. Driven by the same spark, the duo – who take their name from the protagonist of ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ – now travel the world together crafting award-winning films for major global brands.

Above: McDonald's 'Find Your Luck'

Showcasing a distinct visual style, campaigns for IKEA, Milka, Mercedes-Benz, McDonald’s and more feature in Dr. Bowman’s portfolio; but the true high points in their career so far have been their more personal projects, drawn to telling gripping human stories with a touch of humour. “For us it’s always been more than just creating a film,” said the pair. “It’s about travelling, discovering different cultures, meeting interesting people and their stories. These human experiences continue to shape us. Every time again, you come back, a bit wiser than you went in.”

Above: IKEA 'A Light That Never Goes Out'

In their next chapter at Banjoman, Dr. Bowman will be pushing their work further, crafting original films, and embracing new challenges in the Irish market. The duo continued, “Banjoman is a strong director-driven company that focuses on quality rather than quantity. This is something we value, especially in this day and age. It feels like a place where we can grow, take risks, and feel at home. And not unimportantly: they are just nice people that we’re really excited to work with.”

​Keith Bradley, executive producer at Banjoman, added, “We’re really excited to be representing Dr. Bowman in Ireland, bringing their distinctive, director-led and cinematography-driven approach to the market here. We were immediately drawn to their storytelling of deeply human stories with humour, craft, and visual precision, all built on their rare combination of directing and cinematography. They’re also genuinely sound, talented guys who we know we’ll make great work with. Their filmmaker-first mindset and focus on composition and narrative align perfectly with Banjoman, making them a brilliant and natural addition to the roster.”