I work across a range of media, from 16mm film to digital video, collaborating with many directors. I’m well traveled and fascinated by different cultures, life standards and experiences, and I strive to reflect and explore these perspectives through my creative work. I earned my academic Master in film editing at RITCS and completed a Bachelor with honors in film editing there as well. In 2023 I co-founded Mastershot, a production company focused on short documentaries, fiction, and promotional content for circus, theatre and art festivals in Belgium. I did the editing and postproduction management for most projects, and I also handled planning and production tasks. I also completed an internship at LITES and participated in an Erasmus Exchange at FAMU to broaden my horizons in editing techniques and storytelling.

Jacob van Paassen

I work across a range of media, from 16mm film to digital video, collaborating with many directors. I’m well traveled and fascinated by different cultures, life standards and experiences, and I strive to reflect and explore these perspectives through my creative work. I earned my academic Master in film editing at RITCS and completed a Bachelor with honors in film editing there as well. In 2023 I co-founded Mastershot, a production company focused on short documentaries, fiction, and promotional content for circus, theatre and art festivals in Belgium. I did the editing and postproduction management for most projects, and I also handled planning and production tasks. I also completed an internship at LITES and participated in an Erasmus Exchange at FAMU to broaden my horizons in editing techniques and storytelling.

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I work across a range of media, from 16mm film to digital video, collaborating with many directors. I’m well traveled and fascinated by different cultures, life standards and experiences, and I strive to reflect and explore these perspectives through my creative work.

I earned my academic Master in film editing at RITCS and completed a Bachelor with honors in film editing there as well. In 2023 I co-founded Mastershot, a production company focused on short documentaries, fiction, and promotional content for circus, theatre and art festivals in Belgium. I did the editing and postproduction management for most projects, and I also handled planning and production tasks. I also completed an internship at LITES and participated in an Erasmus Exchange at FAMU to broaden my horizons in editing techniques and storytelling.

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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.
Co-founder / Editor / Postproduction Manager at Mastershot
January 1, 2023 - Present
Co-founded Mastershot (2023); produced short documentaries, short fiction and creative promotional videos for artists; responsible for editing (primarily), postproduction management, planning and coordination across projects; notable work includes circus and theatre promos for Belgian festivals. I handled editing, colourgrading, postproduction planning, and production management across the majority of projects; some work is showcased at mastershot.be.

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
Bachelor with honors in Film Editing at RITCS
January 11, 2030 - April 23, 2026
Academic Master in Film Editing at RITCS
January 11, 2030 - April 23, 2026
Erasmus Exchange at FAMU (Prague)
January 11, 2030 - April 23, 2026

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
Drone Operator (UAS Certificate)
January 11, 2030 - April 23, 2026
Driving Licence (B & A2)
January 11, 2030 - April 23, 2026
Scuba Diving (Advanced Certificate)
January 11, 2030 - April 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services