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.

Early career

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

The Unbelievers

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

Intersect

Holwerda is currently in post-production on his first narrative feature film, a sci-fi, titled Intersect.

Personal life

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