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I am Maarten Peels, a philosophy student at Utrecht University pursuing an MA in Applied Ethics. I combine scholarly work with creative production, having produced an independent short film and engaged in research, public speaking, and video production. I have a scientific profile with political science and philosophy as extra courses, and I enjoy turning complex ideas into accessible writing and multimedia projects. In addition to my studies, I have contributed to student organizations and research projects. Last year, I have realized a poetic short film set in the Stone Age with the help of archaeologists, forest rangers and a crowdfunding. I am motivated by critical thinking, clear communication, and collaborative creativity.…I am Maarten Peels, a philosophy student at Utrecht University pursuing an MA in Applied Ethics. I combine scholarly work with creative production, having produced an independent short film and engaged in research, public speaking, and video production. I have a scientific profile with political science and philosophy as extra courses, and I enjoy turning complex ideas into accessible writing and multimedia projects. In addition to my studies, I have contributed to student organizations and research projects. Last year, I have realized a poetic short film set in the Stone Age with the help of archaeologists, forest rangers and a crowdfunding. I am motivated by critical thinking, clear communication, and collaborative creativity.

Maarten Peels

Film Director, Film Producer, Writer, +2

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I am Maarten Peels, a philosophy student at Utrecht University pursuing an MA in Applied Ethics. I combine scholarly work with creative production, having produced an independent short film and engaged in research, public speaking, and video production. I have a scientific profile with political science and philosophy as extra courses, and I enjoy turning complex ideas into accessible writing and multimedia projects. In addition to my studies, I have contributed to student organizations and research projects. Last year, I have realized a poetic short film set in the Stone Age with the help of archaeologists, forest rangers and a crowdfunding. I am motivated by critical thinking, clear communication, and collaborative creativity.…I am Maarten Peels, a philosophy student at Utrecht University pursuing an MA in Applied Ethics. I combine scholarly work with creative production, having produced an independent short film and engaged in research, public speaking, and video production. I have a scientific profile with political science and philosophy as extra courses, and I enjoy turning complex ideas into accessible writing and multimedia projects. In addition to my studies, I have contributed to student organizations and research projects. Last year, I have realized a poetic short film set in the Stone Age with the help of archaeologists, forest rangers and a crowdfunding. I am motivated by critical thinking, clear communication, and collaborative creativity.

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I am Maarten Peels, a philosophy student at Utrecht University pursuing an MA in Applied Ethics. I combine scholarly work with creative production, having produced an independent short film and engaged in research, public speaking, and video production. I have a scientific profile with political science and philosophy as extra courses, and I enjoy turning complex ideas into accessible writing and multimedia projects. In addition to my studies, I have contributed to student organizations and research projects. Last year, I have realized a poetic short film set in the Stone Age with the help of archaeologists, forest rangers and a crowdfunding. I am motivated by critical thinking, clear communication, and collaborative creativity.

Skills

Short Film

Copywriting

Experience Level

Short Film

Expert

Copywriting

Intermediate

Language

Dutch

Fluent

English

Advanced

French

Beginner

Work Experience

Producer / Film Creator at Independent short film project: De Poten van de Bizon

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024

Drove the project: historical research, creative writing, production planning, networking, crowdfunding setup, production team building, actor training; handled social media, text editing, and short informative videos.

Intern at G1000.nu

September 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022

Internship focusing on project-based work within the organization; contributed to program activities.

Student Panel Member at Aequi Evaluation Office for Higher Education

January 1, 2020 - Present

Partaking in inspection days at higher education institutes; contributed student perspective to dialogue during inspections (on project basis).

Secretary at Utrecht Student Rugby Society

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022

Head of internal and external communication and administration; weekly bilingual literary email; setting up events; managing social media and video production.

Junior Researcher at Flostock

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022

Junior researcher contributing to research-related activities and supporting coursework.

Homework Support Tutor at BijlesBureau.com / Christelijk Gymnasium Utrecht

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020

Homework support for junior high pupils across various classes.

Member at Degree Programme Advisory Committee - BA Philosophy UU

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020

Participated as a member of the degree programme advisory committee (2018-2020).