
Dive Deep (2025)
N/A|4 Jul, 2025|15 min
An 18-year-old skater with cerebral palsy navigates heartbreak while finding new ways to express himself.
N/A|4 Jul, 2025|15 min
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In 'Dive Deep,' the adolescent inner world of Storm (18), a skater with cerebral palsy, is exposed as he struggles with anxiety. His attempt to suppress the memories and to conceal his sadness over his mother's absence leads to tension at home and distance from his friends. When his boyfriend breaks up with him, Storm becomes even more fragmented and is forced to choose between facing his emotions or risking losing everything, including himself.
Keywords
adolescence
skateboarding
sports
sexuality
identity crisis
break-up
self expression
cerebral palsy
self reflection
relationships
Casts
Guus van Leeuwen
Storm
Troy Zeinstra
Adiel
Albert Klein Kranenburg
Lennard
Nikki Manuputty
Kaya
Renske Mutsaars
Jackie
Crews
Veerle Ackerstaff
Director
Veerle Ackerstaff
Writer
Caatje van Leeuwen
Producer
Ernst Spyckerelle
Music
Eveline Haverlag
Director of Photography
Katja Jansen
Editor
Fabio van Elswijk
Editor
Anne Clercx
Production Designer
Aron Visscher
Production Designer