Film

Weight of Steel, 2026

        An observational portrait of Mike, an employee at Tata Steel IJmuiden, as he travels from home to the steelworks. The film is part of Black Snow.

        Direction and cinematography — Harm van de Poel
        With help from — Björn Martens
        Editing — Isabella Coman / Harm van de Poel

        With special thanks to Mike and everyone who contributed to Black Snow.      










































Tata Steel IJmuiden, with Coke and Gas Factory 2 (KGF2) in the foreground and the blast furnaces beyond. 
Under south westerly winds, plumes from the complex drift towards nearby Wijk aan Zee.



PF Fotografie Magazine, 2026
      Interview by Claire Hoogakker about Black Snow.   

 
Culture Club: Black Snow, 2026
        Report by Thomas Jak for NH Nieuws at Verwey Museum Haarlem.      
de Volkskrant, 2026
      Feature on Black Snow and life around Tata Steel IJmuiden.    





Goed Gesprek, 2025
      In-depth interview with Jan Hoekema at Pletterij, Haarlem.    

Haarlem105, 2025
      Interview about Black Snow and life around Tata Steel IJmuiden.