Dave Schram

Dave Schram
Schram in 2010.
Born	(1958-08-23) 23 August 1958 (age 66) Nieuwer-Amstel,
Occupations	Film producer director
Years active	1973–present
Spouse	Maria Peters
Children	2, including Tessa Schram
Website	shootingstar.nl

Dave Schram (born 23 August 1958) is a Dutch film producer and director.

Biography

Schram has been working in the film industry since 1973. He first appeared in front of the camera as an actor in the NCRV youth series Orimoa and in Achter de horizon is nog een land, later behind the camera in various disciplines: lighting, sound, camera, production, and directing. He worked as an assistant on productions such as Sabine, Flodder , Een vlucht Regenwulpen, Bekende gezichten, gemengde gevoelens, A Time to Die, and Still Smokin.

In 1974, Schram founded his first production company, D.E. Filmproducties. Thanks to an interview in Het Parool , they were commissioned in 1976 to make their first 16mm film, a film about Formula 1 racing that also featured James Hunt and Riccardo Patrese.

In 1989, He, along with his wife Maria Peters and producer Hans Pos, founded the film production company Shooting Star Filmcompany and its distribution arm Shooting Star Filmdistribution. ^[1]

in 2007, Dave made his directorial debut with Timboektoe , he follwed it up with Desperate (2008), Lover or Loser (2009) and Regret! (2013).

In 2022, Dave Schram criticized and considered taking legal action against Kijkwijzer for changing the rating of his 2002 film Peter Bell from AL (all ages) to 12, stating that "the filmmakers, cast, and crew are suffering financial losses as a result of the decision". Schram also felt that Kijkwijzer could've made a mistake and said "I can't imagine there's a single moment in the film that could offend anyone. It's such a sweet and enjoyable family film". ^[2]

Personal life

He is married to film producer Maria Peters and is the father of actors Quinten and Tessa Schram.

Filmography

As producer

• Daens (1993) ^[3]
• The Purse Snatcher (1995) ^[3]
• Left Luggage (1998) ^[3]
• Little Crumb (1999) ^[3]
• Baby Blue (2001) ^[3]
• Peter Bell: The Movie (2002) ^[3]
• Peter Bell II: The Hunt for the Czar Crown (2003) ^[3]
• Keep Off (2006) ^[3]
• Timboektoe (2007, also director) ^[3]
• Captain Rob and the Secret of Professor Lupardi (2007) ^[3]
• Desperate (2008, also director) ^[3]
• Lover or Loser (2009, also director) ^[3]
• Furious (2011, also director) ^[3]
• Sonny Boy (2011) ^[3]
• Mike says Goodbye! (2012) ^[3]
• Regret! (2013, also director) ^[3]
• Prey (2016) ^[3]
• The Conductor (2018) ^[3]

References

1. Franken, Guido (4 October 2012). "'25 jaar Shooting Star is een halverwege feestje'". Nederlandse Filmdoek (in Dutch). Retrieved 13 August 2025.
2. "Leeftijdsadvies film Pietje Bell aangepast naar 12 jaar na klachten over geweld". Nederlandse Omroep Stichting (in Dutch). 24 December 2022. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
3. "Dave Schram". Netherlands Film Festival (in Dutch). Retrieved 13 August 2025.

External Links

• Dave Schram at IMDb