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Manuel Gast

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I'm Manuel Gast, a shortform video editor with a passion for AI-powered visuals.

About

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.

  • 5 years' experience
  • Joined May 2026

Languages

  • DutchFluent
  • EnglishAdvanced

Industry experience

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

Work experience· 6 roles

AI Short Film & Experimental Video · Wildspark Studio / Scene One, Take ForeverJan 2026 – Present · 11 mos

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.

Shortform Editing & AI-Powered Video Ads · Playlists For YouJan 2026 – Present · 11 mos

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.

Video Editor & AI Video Creator · VYROJan 2026 – Present · 11 mos

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.

Weekend Employee · SPARJan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos
Research & Campaigns Internship · EmilieudefensieJan 2022 – Dec 2023 · 2 yrs
Sustainability & Stakeholder Research Internship · Municipality of Gouda & Fairtrade GoudaJan 2021 – Dec 2021 · 1 yr

Education

The Remote Editor certificate (Video editing & remote editing training) · The Remote Editor2026
MSc Polarization, Democracy and Society · Erasmus University Rotterdam2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards

The Remote Editor certificate2026

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