I am a seasoned media professional with over two decades of experience in TV, film, and digital media. I have led direction, camera, and editing on broadcasts and productions across Belgian networks (VRT, Eén, Canvas) and international partners, including high-profile shows such as Big Brother and Jambers. I work across freelance and staff projects, delivering strong visuals, storytelling, and on-set leadership. In 2020 I joined the European Parliament as Press and Communications Officer for Assita Kanko, creating clips and supporting communications, while continuing to pursue freelance directing and camera work for a variety of clients. I am passionate about storytelling, visual aesthetics, and collaborating with teams to deliver impactful media.

Joris Walraet

I am a seasoned media professional with over two decades of experience in TV, film, and digital media. I have led direction, camera, and editing on broadcasts and productions across Belgian networks (VRT, Eén, Canvas) and international partners, including high-profile shows such as Big Brother and Jambers. I work across freelance and staff projects, delivering strong visuals, storytelling, and on-set leadership. In 2020 I joined the European Parliament as Press and Communications Officer for Assita Kanko, creating clips and supporting communications, while continuing to pursue freelance directing and camera work for a variety of clients. I am passionate about storytelling, visual aesthetics, and collaborating with teams to deliver impactful media.

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I am a seasoned media professional with over two decades of experience in TV, film, and digital media. I have led direction, camera, and editing on broadcasts and productions across Belgian networks (VRT, Eén, Canvas) and international partners, including high-profile shows such as Big Brother and Jambers. I work across freelance and staff projects, delivering strong visuals, storytelling, and on-set leadership. In 2020 I joined the European Parliament as Press and Communications Officer for Assita Kanko, creating clips and supporting communications, while continuing to pursue freelance directing and camera work for a variety of clients. I am passionate about storytelling, visual aesthetics, and collaborating with teams to deliver impactful media.

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Language

Dutch
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Press and Communications Officer at European Parliament
December 31, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Clips for MEP Assita Kanko; press and communications support
Director/Camera/Editing at Woestijnvis
December 31, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Freelance director, camera operator and editor on multiple TV projects including 40 Jaar reilen en Heylen (VRT1), Uncle Martin (Eén), Zelfde Deur - 20 Jaar Later (Eén), De Bril van Martin - Sijsele Vier, Glammertime Vier
Director/Reporter at VRT
December 31, 2012 - September 30, 2025
Director/Reporter; worked on Bart Peeters' music videos and programs such as 1000 Zonnen, Ook Getest op Mensen, Weg van de Wereld, Goeie Vrijdag, Zonde van de Zendtijd, De Bedenkers, Steracteur/Sterartiest, Vlaanderen Vakantieland, De Rode Loper; Autopromotie
Director at Endemol
December 31, 2003 - September 30, 2025
Director for Big Brother 2002 and Big Brother 2003; EFP Director
Director at De Televisiefabriek
December 31, 2001 - September 30, 2025
Director on Jambers.doc
House Director at Alaska-TV
December 31, 2015 - September 30, 2025
Defining style and look; EFP Direction; Studio Direction; creating title sequences; determining graphics
Studio Direction/EFP/Title Sequence at Canvas Studio (Studio Flagey)
December 31, 2019 - September 30, 2025
Direction/EFP/Title Sequence for Canvas Studio projects (Van Bowie Tot Onder, Olalala, Ooit komt het goed, Normale Mensen, Bart&Siska, etc.)
Direction/Camera at VRT (Freelance)
December 31, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Freelance direction and camera work on projects such as Win Win (VRT1), Durf Te Vragen (Eén), Roses Are Blue, Merci voor de Muziek (Eén); Facebook en Ik (Canvas/2019)
Press and Communications Officer at European Parliament – Assita Kanko
January 1, 2025 - Present
Press and communications officer for MEP Assita Kanko, coordinating media engagement and communication activities for the European Parliament.
Direction/Camera/Editing at Clips for MEP Assita Kanko (European Parliament)
December 31, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Directed, shot, and edited video clips for parliamentary communications and outreach.
Director/Camera at Woestijnvis - Freelance
December 31, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Direction and camera work for multiple productions, including television shows such as 40 Jaar reilen en Heylen, Uncle Martin, 20 Jaar Later (Season 1 & 2), De Bril van Martin – Sijsele, Glammertime, and Glammertime Vier.
House Director at Alaska-TV
December 31, 2015 - September 30, 2025
Defined style and look, EFP direction, studio direction, created title sequences, and determined graphics for programs.
Director/Reporter at VRT
December 31, 2012 - September 30, 2025
Directed and reported on multiple productions, including 1000 Zonnen, Ook Getest op Mensen, Weg van de Wereld, Goeie Vrijdag, Zonde van de Zendtijd, De Bedenkers, Steracteur/Sterartiest, Vlaanderen Vakantieland, De Rode Loper; studio direction Autopromotie; Canvas; De Televisiefabriek.
Director at Endemol
December 31, 2003 - September 30, 2025
Director for Big Brother 2002 and 2003 (VTM EFP Director).
Press and Communications Officer at European Parliament
January 1, 2025 - Present
Direction/Camera/Editing at Clips for MEP Assita Kanko (European Parliament)
December 31, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Direction/Camera at Woestijnvis - Freelance
December 31, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Direction/Camera on multiple productions including 40 Jaar reilen en Heylen; Uncle Martin (Editing); 20 Jaar Later; De Bril van Martin - Sijsele Vier; Season 1 and 2; Glammertime (Direction/Camera/Editing)
Direction/Camera at VRT - Freelance
January 1, 2024 - Present
Projects include Win Win (VRT1) Direction/Camera (2020); Durf Te Vragen (Eén); Roses Are Blue; Merci voor de Muziek (Eén); Facebook en Ik Canvas; Studio Flagey: Canvas Studio Direction/EFP/Title Sequence
House Director at Alaska-TV
December 31, 2015 - September 30, 2025
Defining style and look, EFP Direction, Studio Direction, creating title sequences, determining graphics
Director/Reporter at VRT
December 31, 2012 - September 30, 2025
Bart Peeters Music Videos
Director/Reporter at Jambers.doc
December 31, 2001 - September 30, 2025
Director at Endemol
December 31, 2003 - September 30, 2025
Big Brother (2002-2003)
Director at De Televisiefabriek
December 31, 2001 - September 30, 2025
Press and Communications Officer at European Parliament
January 1, 2025 - Present
Current role supporting MEP Assita Kanko; media strategy and communications.
Director/Camera/Editing at Clips for MEP Assita Kanko (European Parliament)
December 31, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Produced clips and video content for MEP Assita Kanko.
Director/Camera/Editing at Woestijnvis
December 31, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Freelance work across multiple productions including 40 Jaar reilen en Heylen and other VRT1 projects.
Director/Camera at Eén
December 31, 2015 - September 30, 2025
Direction for productions such as Zelfde Deur - 20 Jaar Later; De neus van Pinokkio; De Bril van Martin; Glammertime.
Director/Camera at VRT - Freelance
December 31, 2020 - September 30, 2025
Win Win VRT1, Direction/Camera; Durf Te Vragen; Roses Are Blue; Merci voor de Muziek.
Director/Camera at Canvas / Studio Flagey
December 31, 2015 - September 30, 2025
Direction/EFP/Title Sequence projects: Facebook en Ik; Canvas Studio.
Director at Alaska-TV
December 31, 2015 - September 30, 2025
Defining style and look; EFP Direction; Studio Direction; creating title sequences; determining graphics.
Director/Reporter at VRT
December 31, 2012 - September 30, 2025
Music videos for Bart Peeters; Also worked on programs like Ook Getest op Mensen, Weg van de Wereld; Steracteur/Sterartiest, Vlaanderen Vakantieland, De Rode Loper, etc.
Director/Reporter at De Televisiefabriek
December 31, 2001 - September 30, 2025
Early career work including Jambers.doc; VTM.
Director at Endemol / VTM
December 31, 2003 - September 30, 2025
Big Brother 2002; EFP Director for 2003 Big Brother.
Director at VTM / Big Brother
December 31, 2002 - September 30, 2025
Big Brother 2002.
EFP Director at VTM / Endemol
December 31, 2003 - September 30, 2025
Big Brother 2003; EFP Director responsibilities.
Press and Communications Officer at European Parliament
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2024
Clips for MEP Assita Kanko; responsible for video content creation and communications collateral.
Director / Camera / Editor at Woestijnvis
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2024
Freelance directing, camera operation and editing on multiple projects including 40 Jaar reilen en Heylen (VRT1), Uncle Martin (Eén), 20 Jaar Later (Eén), De Bril van Martin (Eén), and Glammertime (Vier).
Direction / Camera at VRT
January 1, 2024 - Present
Freelance direction and camera on various programs (Win Win – VRT1; Durf Te Vragen – Eén; Roses Are Blue – Eén; Merci voor de Muziek – Eén).
Director / Camera at Eén
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Directing and camera work on durations including Durf Te Vragen; Roses Are Blue; Merci voor de Muziek.
Director at Canvas / Studio Flagey
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015
Studio Flagey: Canvas Studio Direction/EFP/Title Sequence; Van Bowie Tot Onder.
House Director at Alaska-TV
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015
Defining style and look, EFP Direction, Studio Direction, creating title sequences, determining graphics.
Director / Reporter at VRT
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2012
Director/Reporter across programs such as 1000 Zonnen, Ook Getest op Mensen, Weg van de Wereld, Goeie Vrijdag, Zonde van de Zendtijd, De Bedenkers, Steracteur/Sterartiest, Vlaanderen Vakantieland, De Rode Loper; Autopromotie/Canvas; De Televisiefabriek; Jambers.doc.
Director at Endemol
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2003
Big Brother 2002; Big Brother 2003; EFP Director.
Director / Reporter at VTM
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2001
Jambers.doc for Jambers on VTM.

Education

Master in AV Arts at RITS Brussels
September 29, 1996 - June 29, 2001

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other