Samantha Haitsma screenwriter / actress

Historical, thriller, drama & improv comedy (NL-EN)

Samantha Haitsma

Samantha Haitsma is a Dutch-English writer & actress. Best known for her role as Anne Boleyn in A Royal Love, and the movies Injurious Nightmare and The Confrontation. She got nominated twice as best actress and completed her postgraduate in 2021 at the Film Actors Academy Amsterdam. She also trained at the Writers Academy in Amsterdam and has several behind the scenes credits as well, and she is preparing to make her own films next.

She’s currently working on a novel and feature film. Loves genres such as historical, fantasy and science fiction. And describes her style as dark and surreal with a touch of comedy. She enjoys writing about strong female leads and important social themes; and wishes to make an impact with her stories beyond the page. She’s also teaming up with filmmakers for international projects with an important message, such as Warriors of Stone from Salim Khassa about the children affected by the war in Yemen.

She’s always open to new collaborations, feel free to reach out for more information.

Upcoming events

Cannes Film Festival

In May 2022 I attended the Cannes Film Festival to meet fellow industry professionals. It was very inspiring to meet so many people that love making films, as I am preparing to make my […]

The American Film Market in LA

Next week I’m flying to Santa Monica to visit the American Film Market and attend lots of film conferences. I’m accompanying a well known music composer from Holland (Guy Renardeau), who won some prestigious […]

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