After directing documentaries for 12 years, Margje apart from teaching at the University of Amsterdam, was commissioning editor over 17 years. Also she became head of TV, Radio and NM of IKON (public Broadcaster), before become artistic director of Movies that Matter, she was head of Documentary at EO (Dutch Public Broadcast). She takes part in juries, panels and moderates (pitching)sessions in the filmindustry. Margje is voting member of DAFF, EFA and The Academy (Oscars)