I am a young independent filmmaker from Brussels, Belgium. Influenced by a vast understanding and appreciation of the arts developed through years of both independent and academic studies across multiple schools and cultures around the world. I have experience directing, photographing, acting, design work for sets and costumes, as well as voice acting. My passion for film and media has taken me through various roles from directing short films and documentaries to production design and grip work. I enjoy combining my skills in photography, graphic design, and illustration to create compelling visual stories.

Kazuo Chaed

I am a young independent filmmaker from Brussels, Belgium. Influenced by a vast understanding and appreciation of the arts developed through years of both independent and academic studies across multiple schools and cultures around the world. I have experience directing, photographing, acting, design work for sets and costumes, as well as voice acting. My passion for film and media has taken me through various roles from directing short films and documentaries to production design and grip work. I enjoy combining my skills in photography, graphic design, and illustration to create compelling visual stories.

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I am a young independent filmmaker from Brussels, Belgium. Influenced by a vast understanding and appreciation of the arts developed through years of both independent and academic studies across multiple schools and cultures around the world. I have experience directing, photographing, acting, design work for sets and costumes, as well as voice acting.

My passion for film and media has taken me through various roles from directing short films and documentaries to production design and grip work. I enjoy combining my skills in photography, graphic design, and illustration to create compelling visual stories.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Dutch
Advanced

Work Experience

Director at Independent / Various Productions
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024
Directed several short films such as 'The King' (2024), 'Inc.' (2022), 'Love Station' (Short Animation Film, 2022), 'Mr. 99' (Documentary, 2021), 'Everything & Nothing At All' (2020), 'The Box' (2019), and others. Responsibilities included overseeing all aspects of film production from concept to final cut.
Photographer at Clunk Magazine / Harmonious Visions Exhibition
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Photographed for Clunk Magazine in 2023 and participated as a photographer in the 'Harmonious Visions: Celebrating the Natural World' exhibition in 2022.
Production Designer / Set Dresser at Various Short Films
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Worked as production designer and set dresser on projects such as 'Sylvia' (2023), 'Arkana' (2022), and 'A Soldier's Letter' (2021). Responsibilities included designing and dressing sets to create authentic and immersive environments.
Actor/Voice Actor at Various Productions
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Acted in short films like 'Scared & Scarred' (2022) and provided voice acting for projects such as 'Appetite' (2021).
Grip at Various Productions
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Provided grip support for projects including 'Naughty Stages' music video, 'Appetite' and 'Culs Concasse' short films between 2021 and 2022.

Education

Bachelor's at SAE Institute Brussels
September 1, 2020 - August 31, 2022
Masters at UWE
January 11, 2022 - June 20, 2024

Qualifications

Animation MA
January 10, 2023 - June 2, 2024
Digital Film Production BA
September 1, 2020 - August 20, 2022
NYFA Summer Program (Film Production, Editing & Directing)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other