Gus Holwerda

Gus Holwerda is an American film director. He wrote, directed, and produced the documentary The Unbelievers, which follows scientists Lawrence Krauss and Richard Dawkins.

Gus Holwerda
Born (1975-12-29) December 29, 1975
Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America
Occupation(s)Film director, screenwriter
Years active2005–present

Early career

Holwerda began his career writing and directing short films, and wrote and acted in the action TV series The Unjust.[1]

The Unbelievers

In 2013, Holwerda released The Unbelievers, a documentary about atheism, which starred Richard Dawkins and Lawrence Krauss.[2][3] The film had its world premier at Hot Docs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.[4]

Intersect

Holwerda released his first narrative feature film, a sci-fi, titled Intersect in 2020.[5]

Personal life

Holwerda and his brother Luke, who is a cinematographer, grew up in a fundamentalist Christian family.[2] He is also a musician.[2]

References
  1. "Gus Holwerda".
  2. "Physicist Lawrence Krauss Believes in Star Trek, Not God". WIRED. 14 June 2014.
  3. "Science on Screen: "The Unbelievers" at The Loft Tonight". Tucson Weekly.
  4. John R. Kennedy (29 April 2013). "Dawkins, Krauss have faith in 'The Unbelievers'". Global News.
  5. "Gus Holwerda". IMDb.
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