I’m Arnaud Aerts, a film and cultural studies-trained video content creator from Brussels. I build social-media videos, explainers, reels, and carousel concepts that people actually want to share—turning strong storytelling, tone, and image research into punchy edits from concept to final cut. My background in film, history, and cultural studies gives me an analytical eye for narrative, visuals, and audience psychology. I’ve produced short thesis films, directed and edited projects, and worked across freelance and in-house roles—combining speed in production with craft, always optimizing for shareability, retention, and reach.…

Arnaud Aerts

I’m Arnaud Aerts, a film and cultural studies-trained video content creator from Brussels. I build social-media videos, explainers, reels, and carousel concepts that people actually want to share—turning strong storytelling, tone, and image research into punchy edits from concept to final cut. My background in film, history, and cultural studies gives me an analytical eye for narrative, visuals, and audience psychology. I’ve produced short thesis films, directed and edited projects, and worked across freelance and in-house roles—combining speed in production with craft, always optimizing for shareability, retention, and reach.…

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I’m Arnaud Aerts, a film and cultural studies-trained video content creator from Brussels. I build social-media videos, explainers, reels, and carousel concepts that people actually want to share—turning strong storytelling, tone, and image research into punchy edits from concept to final cut.

My background in film, history, and cultural studies gives me an analytical eye for narrative, visuals, and audience psychology. I’ve produced short thesis films, directed and edited projects, and worked across freelance and in-house roles—combining speed in production with craft, always optimizing for shareability, retention, and reach.

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Language

Dutch
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Advanced
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Digital Creative at Groen (Flemish green party)
July 1, 2026 - Present
Video, memes, and carousels for party channels; end-to-end from concept to final edit, including portfolio work.
Videographer at Freelance
October 1, 2025 - Present
Freelance videography for various clients; production focused on short-form social video with efficient editing pipelines.
Video Producer at Freelance (various clients)
September 1, 2025 - Present
Independent video production projects for multiple clients, supporting both pre-production and post-production delivery.
Interim History and Aesthetics Teacher at Ruusbroec Laken & G O! De Prins Die st
October 1, 2023 - July 31, 2024
Interim teaching role in history and aesthetics.
Social Media Manager at Parfumerie Dominique
January 1, 2019 - October 1, 2023
Social media management internship focused on content and channel upkeep.
Intern (Culture center) at Cultuurcentrum Diest
February 1, 2015 - May 31, 2015
Internship at a cultural center.

Education

Master in Cultural Studies at KU Leuven
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016
Master in Audiovisual Arts (Film) at LUCA School of Arts
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Bachelor in Audiovisual Arts (Film) at LUCA School of Arts
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2020
Thesis: Holistic spiritual narratives and gender at KU Leuven
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Thesis film: Ataraxia (written, directed and edited) at LUCA School of Arts
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Thesis film: Zarathustra Zweeg (written, directed and edited) at LUCA School of Arts
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2020
Thesis: Religious experience among Austrian front-line soldiers in the First World War at KU Leuven
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization