I’m Roland Javornik, a visual storyteller and freelancer from Hasselt, Belgium. I love crafting films and TV that feel human—documentaries, series, commercials, and music videos—where the emotion lands and the character shines on screen. I work across directing, editing, and scripting, and I’m happiest turning ideas into something that sticks. From award-winning documentaries with international distribution to brand and TV projects delivered for major broadcasters, I focus on making stories clear, compelling, and visually strong.…

Roland Javornik

I’m Roland Javornik, a visual storyteller and freelancer from Hasselt, Belgium. I love crafting films and TV that feel human—documentaries, series, commercials, and music videos—where the emotion lands and the character shines on screen. I work across directing, editing, and scripting, and I’m happiest turning ideas into something that sticks. From award-winning documentaries with international distribution to brand and TV projects delivered for major broadcasters, I focus on making stories clear, compelling, and visually strong.…

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I’m Roland Javornik, a visual storyteller and freelancer from Hasselt, Belgium. I love crafting films and TV that feel human—documentaries, series, commercials, and music videos—where the emotion lands and the character shines on screen.

I work across directing, editing, and scripting, and I’m happiest turning ideas into something that sticks. From award-winning documentaries with international distribution to brand and TV projects delivered for major broadcasters, I focus on making stories clear, compelling, and visually strong.

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Language

Dutch
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Director (Selected projects: documentary, TV, commercials, music video) at Various (broadcasters/clients)
January 1, 2017 - Present
Directed and edited a selection of recent projects, including: Documentary “Darklands” (worldwide distribution; X-award 2025); TV shows “Lady Truckers Season 3: USA” and “Temptation island” (via Warner Bros./VT4/RTL); Company films for organizations such as Wit–Gele kruis België and Present vzw; Commercial/online work for brands including Wilms, VOKA, Novy, JBC–K2 zoekt K3, SmartMax, Daikin, Nostalgie, Impermo, Jobat, Omnivit, Belisol, Het Belang van Limburg, Delhaize, and Carrefour; Music video “Emily – Licht en Donker”; Documentary “The Puppeteer” (First Prize at SGFF Spain); Documentary “Two Prides, Two Worlds” (Opening film at AD Hoc filmfestival Lithuania).
Freelancer (Independent Director, Editor & Creative Consultant) at JAVORNIK productions
October 1, 2011 - Present
Directing, editing, and scripting across documentaries, TV shows, company films, commercials, online advertisements, and music videos. Recent highlights include directing “Darklands” (documentary) with worldwide distribution and an X-award in 2025, directing TV shows such as “Lady Truckers Season 3: USA” and “Temptation island” (via Warner Bros.), and directing a broad range of brand and online campaigns (e.g., VOKA, Wilms, Daikin, Novy, Impermo, Jobat). Also involved in production and creative development for scripted and documentary projects, including “The Puppeteer” (first prize @ SGFF Spain) and “Two Prides, Two Worlds” (opening film at AD Hoc filmfestival Lithuania).
Freelancer (Director, Editor & Creative Consultant) at JAVORNIK productions
October 1, 2011 - Present
Freelance director, editor, and creative consultant working across documentary, TV series, company films, and commercial/online content. Directs and edits projects from script development through final cut, collaborating with production teams and partners (including broadcasters and brands). Recent work includes documentary directing (including “Darklands”), TV show direction (including “Lady Truckers Season 3: USA” and “Temptation island”), and multiple commercial and online advertisement projects for brands.

Education

Master Audiovisuele kunsten at KHLIM Genk (Media & Design)
September 1, 2008 - August 31, 2009
Bachelor Audiovisuele kunsten at KHLIM Genk (Media & Design)
September 1, 2007 - August 31, 2008
Master Audiovisuele kunsten at KHLIM Genk
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Bachelor Audiovisuele kunsten at KHLIM Genk
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services