With more than 25 years in audiovisual production, I’ve created documentaries, corporate videos, and exhibitions for NGOs and media clients across the Netherlands and beyond. I love shaping stories from concept to screen, handling scripting, filming, editing, and motion graphics. Teaching is a core part of my practice. I’ve trained children (ages 4-12) and young professionals in video journalism in the Netherlands, Haiti, and Myanmar, and I continue to share skills through schools and workshops. I’m based in Rotterdam and collaborate internationally.…

Cyrille Montulet

With more than 25 years in audiovisual production, I’ve created documentaries, corporate videos, and exhibitions for NGOs and media clients across the Netherlands and beyond. I love shaping stories from concept to screen, handling scripting, filming, editing, and motion graphics. Teaching is a core part of my practice. I’ve trained children (ages 4-12) and young professionals in video journalism in the Netherlands, Haiti, and Myanmar, and I continue to share skills through schools and workshops. I’m based in Rotterdam and collaborate internationally.…

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With more than 25 years in audiovisual production, I’ve created documentaries, corporate videos, and exhibitions for NGOs and media clients across the Netherlands and beyond. I love shaping stories from concept to screen, handling scripting, filming, editing, and motion graphics.

Teaching is a core part of my practice. I’ve trained children (ages 4-12) and young professionals in video journalism in the Netherlands, Haiti, and Myanmar, and I continue to share skills through schools and workshops. I’m based in Rotterdam and collaborate internationally.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Dutch
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
French
Advanced
German
Advanced
Portuguese
Beginner

Work Experience

Video Editor (Self-Employed) at Self-Employed
January 1, 2012 - Present
Documentaries, news reports, social media video content, video presentations, and more, commissioned by international NGOs.
Video Editor / AV Communications Producer (Freelance / Contract) at Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) – Doctors Without Borders
June 1, 2015 - Present
Editor of documentaries, promotional materials, press releases, and videos for MSF's social media platforms; AV Communications Producer focusing on Central and West Africa, MENA, and Haiti.
Teacher Film & Photography at SKVR
October 1, 2021 - July 1, 2025
Arts education for young people in Rotterdam; primary and secondary schools, special education.
Primary School Teacher Media at Talentiko
March 1, 2020 - March 1, 2025
Creative teacher in primary schools; ad hoc engagements in media and AV.
AV/MEDIA TRAINER at OPATEL
March 1, 2019 - Present
Videography (camera), photography, and AV post-production training for businesses and government organizations.
Freelance Filmmaker and Teacher at Mae Tao Clinic / Burma projects (Mae Sot, Thailand) and related activities
January 1, 2012 - April 1, 2014
Production, filming and editing for Mae Tao Clinic; independent documentary 'Time to Go Home'; workshop trainer for Burmese migrant children; motion graphics trainer for video journalists in Burma.
Translator at UN Volunteers (UNV)
September 1, 2012 - July 1, 2013
Translations from Spanish to English for video projects.
Video Coding Engineer and Video Editor at ODMedia BV
February 1, 2013 - June 1, 2013
Prepare videos for streaming services with clients such as Ziggo, KPN, Netflix.
Teacher Video & Media at Zaanlands Lyceum
February 1, 2013 - June 1, 2013
Teaching young people (12-16) in videoproduction and media.
Teacher Film & Journalism at Haïti Reporters
September 1, 2011 - December 1, 2011
Teaching video journalism and photography for 20 young Haitians; produced videos about local news.
Teacher Advocacy & Video Journalism at Burma Issues (BI)
September 1, 2009 - September 1, 2011
Volunteer SVOE: Strengthened BI staff by managing video productions and training for professional approach.
Video Editor at Limboland
January 1, 2009 - July 1, 2009
Edited video edits and animations for an arts and culture online platform.
Video Editor at Metropolisfilm
October 1, 2006 - December 1, 2008
Edited corporate videos, TV commercials, and audiovisual installations for exhibitions and museums; edited two award-winning documentaries.
Video Editor at Greenpeace International
December 1, 2001 - July 1, 2006
Produced press releases and videos with the aim of generating big audience impact.
Technical Assistant Photography and Video at Rijksakademie van Beeldende Kunsten
August 1, 2000 - September 1, 2000
Assisted residential artists with photography and video production.
Documentary Filmmaker at Cordaid
August 1, 2000 - September 1, 2000
Produced a film about the lives of children in the slums of Lima for Cordaid, Peru.
Video Editor at Self-Employed
January 1, 2012 - Present
Documentaries, news reports, social media video content, video presentations, and more, commissioned by international NGOs. Includes work for 24Hrs Rotterdam and projects such as 12Angry Arabs; builds portfolios for clients worldwide and collaborates with producers, editors, and field reporters.
Video Editor / AV Communications Producer at Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
June 1, 2015 - Present
Editor of documentaries, promotional materials, press releases, and videos for MSF's social media channels; focuses on Central and West Africa, the MENA region, and Haiti; freelance/contract position.
Teacher – Film & Photography at SKVR
October 1, 2021 - July 1, 2025
Arts education for young people in Rotterdam; teaching film and photography to primary and secondary students, including students with disabilities; develops curricula and runs workshops.
Primary School Teacher – Media at Talentiko
March 1, 2020 - March 1, 2025
Creative teacher delivering media education and AV projects in primary schools; mentoring students in storytelling and media production.
AV / Media Trainer at OPATEL
March 1, 2019 - Present
Videography, photography, and AV post-production training for businesses and government organizations; customized training programs and on-site workshops.
Production, Filming and Editing at Mae Tao Clinic
January 1, 2012 - April 1, 2014
Filming and editing 37 educational videos for mental health care education in Burma; supported health education initiatives and cross-border outreach.
Documentary Filmmaker at Independent Production
January 1, 2012 - April 1, 2014
Produced the documentary 'Time to Go Home' and other video projects for NGO and community audiences.
Translator at United Nations Volunteers (UNV)
September 1, 2012 - July 1, 2013
Translations from Spanish to English for video projects (online).
Video Coding Engineer & Editor at ODMedia BV
February 1, 2013 - June 1, 2013
Prepared videos for streaming services for clients such as Ziggo, KPN, Netflix; ensured compatibility and delivery.
Teacher – Video & Media at Zaanlands Lyceum
February 1, 2013 - June 1, 2013
Teaching young people aged 12-16 in videoproduction and media.
Film & Journalism Teacher at Haïti Reporters
September 1, 2011 - December 1, 2011
Teaching video journalism and photography to 20 young Haitians; produced local news videos.
Video Advocacy & Video Journalism at Burma Issues (BI)
September 1, 2009 - September 1, 2011
Strengthened BI staff by managing video productions and training; developed advocacy strategies.
Documentary Filmmaker at Cordaid (Perú)
August 1, 2000 - September 1, 2000
Produced a film about the lives of children in the slums of Lima.
Video Editor (Self Employed) at Self Employed
January 1, 2012 - Present
Documentaries, news reports, social media video content, video presentations, and more, commissioned by international NGOs. Examples include 24Hrs R'dam and 12 Angry Arabs. Portfolio with more examples at bottom of this CV.
Video Editor / AV Communications Producer at Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) – Doctors Without Borders
June 1, 2015 - Present
Editor of documentaries, promotional materials, press releases, and videos for MSF's social media platforms; focusing on Central and West Africa, MENA, and Haiti.
Freelance Filmmaker and Teacher at Thailand & Myanmar (Mae Sot)
January 1, 2012 - April 1, 2014
Production, filming and editing for Mae Tao Clinic; documentary Time to Go Home; workshop trainer for Burmese migrant children; motion graphics design training in Burma.
Motion Graphics Design Trainer at Rays of Youth
May 1, 2014 - July 1, 2014
Developed a customized course on Motion Graphics Design (After Effects) for video journalists in Burma.
Video Coding Engineer & Video Editor at ODMedia BV
February 1, 2012 - June 1, 2013
Prepared videos for streaming services with clients such as Ziggo, KPN, Netflix, etc.

Education

Master at Piet Zwart Institute - Willem de Kooning (Rotterdam, NL)
September 3, 2018 - January 20, 2021
Master Education in Arts
Bachelor at Art Academy Utrecht (the Netherlands)
May 5, 2025 - May 5, 2025
Audio Visual Media
Science at Christiaan Huygens
September 9, 1991 - July 7, 1995
Mechanical Engineering
Master Education in Arts at Piet Zwart Institute, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
September 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor in Audiovisual Media at Academy for Arts Utrecht, The Netherlands
September 1, 1995 - January 1, 2000
Diploma Mechanical Engineering at Christiaan Huygens College, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
September 1, 1991 - June 1, 1995
Master of Arts in Arts at Piet Zwart Institute, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
September 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor of Audiovisual Media at Academy for Arts Utrecht, The Netherlands
September 1, 1995 - January 1, 2000
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at Christiaan Huygens College, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
September 1, 1991 - June 1, 1995
Master Education in Arts at Piet Zwart Institute
September 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor Audiovisual Media at Academy for Arts Utrecht
September 1, 1995 - January 1, 2000
Diploma Mechanical Engineering at Christiaan Huygens College
June 1, 1991 - June 1, 1995

Qualifications

Video Editor & Audio Visual Producer
January 3, 2000 - May 5, 2025
Documentary video editor, NGO's as MSF, Greenpeace and more.
Video Trainer
September 7, 2009 - May 5, 2025
Training video journalists in Burma and Haiti
Video & photography teacher
May 4, 2015 - May 5, 2025
Teaching film and photography at primary and secondary schools. Also, I work as a film teacher with multiple disabled children.
Teacher Media - Photography & film
November 1, 2021 - July 2, 2025
TeacherMedia workshops at ementary Secondary Education. Also at specialized school with disabled students.
Médecins sans Frontieres (MSF)
June 1, 2024 - September 10, 2024
Audio Visual Producer with MSF Operational Centre in Amsterdam. Creating AV stories from countries as Yemen, Syria, Libia, Myanmar and Haiti.
MRM Training (UNICEF)
January 1, 2010 - January 22, 2026
Open University courses: Text and Effects
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008
Final Cut Pro and Adobe After Effects; Wordpress and Joomla!, Macromedia Flash
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2006
Spanish and Portuguese
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1996
Cross Media Storytelling
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Advanced Training: Adobe After Effects, 2D and 3D Video Animation
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Development and Human Rights: Implications in a Globalized World
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
UNICEF, Monitoring and Reporting Mechanism (MRM)
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Open University – Text and Effects
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008
Final Cut Pro and Adobe After Effects, Wordpress and Joomla!, Macromedia Flash
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2006
Spanish & Portuguese
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996
UNICEF Monitoring and Reporting Mechanism (MRM) Training
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Development and Human Rights: Implications in a Globalized World
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Advanced Training: Adobe After Effects (2D & 3D Video Animation)
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Cross Media Storytelling
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Open University Netherlands – Text and Effects
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008

Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Education, Healthcare, Professional Services, Government

Skills

Experience Level