I'm Manuel Gast, a shortform video editor with a passion for AI-powered visuals. I craft attention-grabbing edits for social content, focusing on hooks, pacing, subtitles, and cinematic atmosphere to make every video feel polished and ready for Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. I'm available immediately for fully remote freelance or contract roles, with experience turning messages and offers into clear, impactful shortform videos. I work quickly, test ideas, and communicate clearly with clients to deliver consistent results.

Manuel Gast

I'm Manuel Gast, a shortform video editor with a passion for AI-powered visuals. I craft attention-grabbing edits for social content, focusing on hooks, pacing, subtitles, and cinematic atmosphere to make every video feel polished and ready for Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. I'm available immediately for fully remote freelance or contract roles, with experience turning messages and offers into clear, impactful shortform videos. I work quickly, test ideas, and communicate clearly with clients to deliver consistent results.

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I’m Manuel Gast, a shortform video editor with a passion for AI-powered visuals. I craft attention-grabbing edits for social content, focusing on hooks, pacing, subtitles, and cinematic atmosphere to make every video feel polished and ready for Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

I’m available immediately for fully remote freelance or contract roles, with experience turning messages and offers into clear, impactful shortform videos. I work quickly, test ideas, and communicate clearly with clients to deliver consistent results.

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Experience Level

Language

Dutch
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Video Editor & AI Video Creator at VYRO
January 1, 2026 - Present
Develop shortform content and AI-powered promo/ad formats for businesses and creators. Focus on hooks, pacing, subtitles, cinematic visuals and content for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts and Facebook. Build portfolio, outreach and client communication around premium shortform content and remote editing services.
Shortform Editing & AI-Powered Video Ads at Playlists For You
January 1, 2026 - Present
Creates 15-20 second AI-powered video ads for a music promotion company. Combines concept development, AI visuals, motion, music-promotion elements and editing into compact social-ready ads. Worked in a premium website/campaign style with fast attention, a clear vibe and a professional finish.
AI Short Film & Experimental Video at Wildspark Studio / Scene One, Take Forever
January 1, 2026 - Present
Develop AI videos and an artistic short film with emphasis on shot design, atmosphere, camera language and visual continuity. Create short AI-video experiments for Instagram under @wildspark_studio. Experience writing detailed prompts, iterating on motion/visuals and translating creative concepts into moving images.
Research & Campaigns Internship at Emilieudefensie
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Conducted research on companies and supported projects related to shareholder meetings. Developed strong research, writing and communication skills within social-impact projects.
Sustainability & Stakeholder Research Internship at Municipality of Gouda & Fairtrade Gouda
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Set up a project to involve local businesses in sustainability and SDG-related goals. Conducted interviews and translated stakeholder input into practical next steps.
Weekend Employee at SPAR
January 1, 2024 - Present
Reliable, customer-facing work alongside study and entrepreneurship.

Education

The Remote Editor certificate (Video editing & remote editing training) at The Remote Editor
January 1, 2026 - May 19, 2026
MSc Polarization, Democracy and Society at Erasmus University Rotterdam
January 11, 2030 - May 19, 2026

Qualifications

The Remote Editor certificate
January 1, 2026 - May 19, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education