I am Jacob van Paassen, a Belgian editor and producer based in Ghent. I have experience across media from 16mm film to digital video, and I have collaborated with numerous directors on diverse projects. I am well traveled with a wide interest in different cultures, life standards and experiences, and I strive to reflect and explore these perspectives through my creative work. In addition to editing, I co-founded Mastershot in 2023, a production company focused on short documentaries, fiction, and creative videos for artists. We create promo and aftermovies for circus, theatre and art festivals in Belgium; I handle editing, postproduction management, planning, and production coordination, and I often serve as a camera operator and colorist when needed.

Jacob van Paassen

I am Jacob van Paassen, a Belgian editor and producer based in Ghent. I have experience across media from 16mm film to digital video, and I have collaborated with numerous directors on diverse projects. I am well traveled with a wide interest in different cultures, life standards and experiences, and I strive to reflect and explore these perspectives through my creative work. In addition to editing, I co-founded Mastershot in 2023, a production company focused on short documentaries, fiction, and creative videos for artists. We create promo and aftermovies for circus, theatre and art festivals in Belgium; I handle editing, postproduction management, planning, and production coordination, and I often serve as a camera operator and colorist when needed.

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I am Jacob van Paassen, a Belgian editor and producer based in Ghent. I have experience across media from 16mm film to digital video, and I have collaborated with numerous directors on diverse projects. I am well traveled with a wide interest in different cultures, life standards and experiences, and I strive to reflect and explore these perspectives through my creative work.

In addition to editing, I co-founded Mastershot in 2023, a production company focused on short documentaries, fiction, and creative videos for artists. We create promo and aftermovies for circus, theatre and art festivals in Belgium; I handle editing, postproduction management, planning, and production coordination, and I often serve as a camera operator and colorist when needed.

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Language

Dutch
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Postproduction Manager at Mastershot
January 1, 2023 - Present
Production company focused on short documentaries, short fiction, and creative videos for artists. Responsible for editing, postproduction management, planning and related tasks; mainly handling promo- and aftermovies for circus, theatre and art festivals in Belgium.
Postproduction Manager / Co-founder at MASTERSHOT
January 1, 2023 - Present
Co-founded Mastershot (2023); responsible for editing, postproduction management, planning, and production coordination; produces short documentaries, short fiction, and creative videos for circus artists, theatre directors, and artists; promo- and aftermovies for circus, theatre and art festivals in Belgium.

Education

Academic Master in Film Editing at RITCS, Brussels, Belgium
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025
Bachelor with honors in Film Editing at RITCS
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025
Erasmus Exchange program at FAMU, Prague, Czech Republic
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025
Bachelor with honors in Film Editing at RITCS
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025
Master in Film Editing at RITCS
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025

Qualifications

Drone Operator (UAS CERTIFICATE)
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025
Driving License (B & A2)
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025
Drone Operator (UAS Certificate)
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025
Driving Licence B & A2
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025
Scuba diving Advanced certificate
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services