Eyeforce

Eyeforce is a creative film production company based in Cape Town and Amsterdam. We create cinematic visual content to tell captivating stories.

Cape Town & Amsterdam

Business Director: Mascha Spaans / Creative Director: Arthur Neumeier

TALENT

ARTHUR NEUMEIER  |  DIRECTOR & DOP

Arthur is a director and DOP specializing in action sports, lifestyle, and outdoor films. As Eyeforce co-founder, he’s filmed worldwide on land, in water, and from the air for brands like Red Bull, Corona, KLM, O’Neill, Vodafone, Samsung, and Parley, capturing authentic human stories. View Work.

Cape Town

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BOB VAN DE GRONDE  |  DIRECTOR

Bob, co-founder of Eyeforce, is an energetic director known for pushing creative boundaries. With a decade of experience across films, commercials, extreme sports and online series, he thrives on the “impossible.” His acclaimed kiteboarding film Chapter One showcases his drive to elevate ideas into spectacular visuals. View Work.

Cape Town & Amsterdam

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ALEX REVERS  |  DIRECTOR & DOP

Alex delivers cinematic, story-driven work with a stylised edge, immersing himself in characters to reveal authentic journeys. Thriving on unpredictability, he adapts fluidly to protect each film’s essence. His filmmaking blends realism, adventure and bold creativity, driven by a motto of making the impossible possible. View Work.

Amsterdam

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RALF DEMESMAEKER  |  DIRECTOR

Ralf brings refined taste and inventive technique to every project, using bold transitions, match-cuts and signature animation to create fresh, emotionally engaging work. From arthouse visions for prestige brands to dynamic street-sport energy, he consistently delivers visually surprising, original films that elevate any product today. View Work.

Belgium

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BEN LALANDE  |  DIRECTOR & DOP

Ben Lalande is a driven cinematographer–editor whose action-sports roots evolved into a versatile, full-package filmmaking approach. Ambitious and boundary-pushing, he brings flair from concept to final cut. With clients from Red Bull to Disney and multiple Vimeo Staff Picks, his dynamic, multicultural storytelling continues to rise. View Work.

Los Angeles, US

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FILIPE ZAPELINI  |  DIRECTOR 

Originally from Brazil and currently based in New York, Filipe travels the world to chase authentic stories. As a multi-disciplinary director and global nomad, he connects intimately with characters and captures deep meaning in a contemporary visual language that pairs emotion with sobriety in a powerful way. Combining a background in graphic design, Motion and Post-Production, Filipe has worked with brands such as Adidas, Honda, Stella Artois and Oakley. His cinematic signature of documentary-style storytelling has earned him numerous Vimeo Staff Picks – and he is only just getting started. View Work.

New York, Portugal & Brazil

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REMY CATS  |  DIRECTOR 

Remy blends his sports and physiotherapy background into expressive, body-focused storytelling rooted in aesthetics and emotion. Collaborative and deeply empathetic, he reveals human universality through bold sports-to-fashion narratives. Influenced by music and the ocean, his experimental, visually rich filmmaking turns each frame into a standalone artworkView Work.

Netherlands

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SHUETI  |  DIRECTOR 

Shueti is a Dutch artist whose commercial and fine-art films blend cinematic power, poetry and refined aesthetics. Influenced by extreme sports, street art and design, his motion-driven work has earned international awards and nominations. He constantly seeks fresh perspectives, creating visually resonant films that move audiences. View Work.

Netherlands

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ROSS HILLIER  |  DIRECTOR & DOP

Ross is a director and DOP obsessed with natural light, crafting visuals driven by raw emotion and symbolic depth. Evolving from photography, he experiments boldly – from roller-skates to custom rigs – while maintaining a calm, intuitive set atmosphere. His work reflects wanderlust, South African roots, nature, and genuine human connection. View Work.

Cape Town 

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RAPHADU MAPHOTO  |  DIRECTOR 

Raphadu Maphoto is a new-generation director committed to elevating African stories with emotionally rich imagery and psychologically raw narratives. His work fosters understanding between audiences and brands, highlighting cultural depth and representation. A powerful, undeniable storyteller, he brings authenticity and resonance to every film he creates. View Work.

Cape Town & Johannesburg

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LA PUSH  |  DIRECTOR DUO

Marco and Del co-founded La Push, blending writing, directing, design, and post-production into emotive, unconventional storytelling with rich visuals. Influenced by global experiences, they create content and branded work for Puma, KLM, and Insight, earning festival recognition, Vimeo Staff Picks, and international acclaim. View Work.

Portugal & Brazil

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AWARDED BY IDIDTHAT

AWARDED: CRAFT MENTION (DIRECTION)
Director: Arthur Neumeier & Raphadu Maphoto at Eyeforce
European Commission X VICE ‘Frames of Morocco ft Ismail Zaidy’

IDIDTHAT Guest Judge: Mbeu ‘Snooze’ Kambuwa, Executive Creative Director at Ogilvy South Africa
July 2025

 

Snooze’s comment: ‘‘A beautifully directed journey that holds the audience in its grip from the first frame to the last. The directors conjure a world so vivid and thoughtfully built, it feels like stepping into a dream. Every detail sings in harmony. It’s truly an elegant, immersive dance of story, style, and soul.’

AWARDED: CRAFT MENTION (DIRECTION & CINEMATOGRAPHY CRAFT)
Director: Raphadu Maphoto at Eyeforce
Cinematographer: Ramon Mellett
(Short Film) ‘Threads of Love’

IDIDTHAT Guest Judge: Justice Mukheli, Director at Romance Films
December 2024

 

Justice’s comment: ‘Threads of Love by Raphadu Maphoto is such a vibrant and layered piece of storytelling. I loved how it captured a part of the energy and spirit of today’s youth, it feels real. The characters are lovely, and their journey pulled me in completely, I was invested.’

IDIDTHAT EDITORIALS

New energy at Eyeforce. Fresh showreel, new website, and photographer Alex Kibble joins the roster

November 19th, 2025|Comments Off on New energy at Eyeforce. Fresh showreel, new website, and photographer Alex Kibble joins the roster

Eyeforce has launched a new showreel and website, marking a refreshed chapter for the production company. The reel pulls together some of their latest work, a reminder of the adventure, authenticity, sport and craft the team has become known for. It also arrives alongside the announcement of photographer Alex Kibble joining the roster.

South African director Raphadu Maphoto selected for Eyeforce’s international young creatives program

June 14th, 2023|Comments Off on South African director Raphadu Maphoto selected for Eyeforce’s international young creatives program

The production house with offices in Amsterdam, Cape Town, and Lisbon is pleased to announce the launch of a program aimed at creating equal opportunities and breaking down barriers for young creatives within the commercial industry. From South Africa, our very own Raphadu Maphoto will be joining the program and from the Netherlands, Eyeforce has welcomed Eva Oosterveld.

Eyeforce signs Internationally Acclaimed Photographer and Directors, Testimony to Global Ambitions.

April 25th, 2023|Comments Off on Eyeforce signs Internationally Acclaimed Photographer and Directors, Testimony to Global Ambitions.

Production company Eyeforce is thrilled to announce the signing of three exceptional South African talents to their roster: Kent Andreasen, Meghan Daniels, and Kyla Philander. With their well-established flagship company based in Amsterdam, and their offices in Cape Town and Lisbon, Eyeforce is focused on expanding its local reach, whilst continuing its commitment to inspiring audiences worldwide.

FEATURED

New energy at Eyeforce. Fresh showreel, new website, and photographer Alex Kibble joins the roster

November 19th, 2025|

Eyeforce has launched a new showreel and website, marking a refreshed chapter for the production company. The reel pulls together some of their latest work, a reminder of the adventure, authenticity, sport and craft the team has become known for. It also arrives alongside the announcement of photographer Alex Kibble joining the roster.

Craft Award Results: July 2025

August 5th, 2025|

This month’s IDIDTHAT.co Craft Awards were judged by two industry powerhouses who know a thing or two about craft, Mbeu 'Snooze' Kambuwa, Executive Creative Director at Ogilvy South Africa and Grant De Sousa, Director at They. A huge round of applause to Bruno Bossi from Carbon Films and Marco Raposo de Barbosa for being recognised with Best in Craft. And of course, shoutout to the whole team that brought the KFC magic to life!

Craft Award Results: December 2024

January 14th, 2025|

This month’s IDIDTHAT.co Craft Awards were judged by Shane Forbes, Executive Creative Director at TBWA Hunt Lascaris, and Justice Mukheli, Director at Romance Films. Big congratulations to Director Bruno Bossi from Carbon Films and Editor Julian Redpath for their work on KFC ‘Cake’ and for somehow making us crave cake and fried chicken at the same time.