Portfolio
Selected work
Charity · Sport
ESN × Red Cross
A charity run with the Red Cross for ESN, Rotterdam’s biggest student association.
Run for a cause
Sport, atmosphere, and a push for donations.
Coffee · Brand story
Grounded
Coffee, craft, and the people behind a Rotterdam roaster.
The film
Slowing down and finding beauty in everyday rituals.
Behind the name
The story and meaning behind “Grounded”.
Craft & vision
The craftsmanship and direction driving the brand.
Coffee regions
The best growing regions and the choices behind the cup.
Corporate event
RSM — Star Case Club
RSMCC’s yearly worldwide case competition — bringing people from around the world to Rotterdam, with Logitech, a jewelry partner, and venues across the city. Marketing material for the Rotterdam School of Management for the years to come.
The competition
Interaction, the work, the rewards — and a reason to visit the Netherlands.
University · Social
Brain & Cognition
Promoting a new Brain & Cognition elective for Erasmus University Rotterdam.
Elective launch
Built for social media, driven by student codes.
Sport · Community
Erasmus Extreme Sport
Bouldering sessions with Erasmus University’s Extreme Sport association.
On the wall
Social moments and the intricate side of the sport.
Cinematic
Rotterdam Skyline
A cinematic edit built around the skyline, color grading, and storytelling.
Skyline
Color, mood, and the story of a city.
Hospitality
Segermes & Gastrovino
Behind the counter at two Rotterdam spots I love working with.
On location
Real moments, good light, honest energy.
Tech · Event
Lovable × Erasmus
Lovable, an AI company, teams up with Erasmus University for a student hackathon.
Hackathon energy
Atmosphere, facilities, and the vibe — for the company and the university.
Lifestyle · Wellness
Lava Sauna Rotterdam
Opening reels for Lava Sauna — a recovery lifestyle over the Rotterdam skyline.
The opening
The facilities, the calm, and the view.
About
Hey, I'm Ulysse Ballandras
I'm Ulysse Ballandras, a freelance videographer and content creator based in Rotterdam, Netherlands. I mostly work with cafes, restaurants, hotels, and saunas, the kinds of places that make a city worth visiting. I film them in a way that feels honest, not like an ad. Good light, real moments, and making the people behind a business look as great as they actually are. That's what I care about. If you've got a story worth telling, let's talk.
What I do
Services
Short-form content
Reels, TikToks, and Shorts that actually make people stop scrolling.
Brand videos
Longer pieces that tell the full story of your business.
Event coverage
Openings, launches, parties. I show up, film it, make it look good.
Monthly packages
Regular content so your feed stays alive without you thinking about it.
Investment
Pricing
One Reel, TikTok, or Short. Shot and edited, ready to post.
4 short-form videos per month. Consistent content without the stress.
A longer piece (1–3 min) that tells the full story of your business.
Up to 4 hours on location. Ideal for a focused session.
Up to 8 hours. For bigger projects that need the full treatment.
Openings, launches, parties. I capture the energy so you can enjoy it.
All packages include 2 revision rounds. Have something specific in mind? Let's talk.
Get in touch
Let's make something together
Got something you want filmed? I'm based in Rotterdam but I travel for the right project. Send me a message and we'll figure it out.