I am a Brussels-based film director, producer, video journalist, editor and scriptwriter with more than 20 years of experience creating television, corporate, institutional, documentary and online video content. I have worked extensively with European institutions, international media organisations, broadcasters and private companies, producing films, interviews, event coverage, campaign videos and human-interest stories across Europe and beyond. My work has covered subjects including employment, sustainability, research, food safety, energy, financial services, education, tourism and social inclusion.…

Stefano Lapasini

I am a Brussels-based film director, producer, video journalist, editor and scriptwriter with more than 20 years of experience creating television, corporate, institutional, documentary and online video content. I have worked extensively with European institutions, international media organisations, broadcasters and private companies, producing films, interviews, event coverage, campaign videos and human-interest stories across Europe and beyond. My work has covered subjects including employment, sustainability, research, food safety, energy, financial services, education, tourism and social inclusion.…

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I am a Brussels-based film director, producer, video journalist, editor and scriptwriter with more than 20 years of experience creating television, corporate, institutional, documentary and online video content. I have worked extensively with European institutions, international media organisations, broadcasters and private companies, producing films, interviews, event coverage, campaign videos and human-interest stories across Europe and beyond. My work has covered subjects including employment, sustainability, research, food safety, energy, financial services, education, tourism and social inclusion.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Dutch
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Video Producer and Video Director at GFA Consulting Group
October 10, 2022 - November 10, 2022
Produced and directed eight videos concerning the European Union and the Gulf Cooperation Council.
Film Director, Scriptwriter and Broadcast News Video Editor at Instant News Services
March 1, 2020 - Present
Directs institutional campaign videos and works as a broadcast news editor for ARTE News, RAI News and RTBF. Recent directing work includes videos for DG MARE's aquaculture campaign.
News Editor at Instant News Services
March 1, 2020 - Present
I serve as a news editor for major European news outlets, shaping narratives and ensuring high-quality reporting that meets journalistic standards.
Freelance Film Director and Scriptwriter at Kaos Films
June 20, 2019 - Present
Directs and writes scripts for institutional, corporate and campaign videos. Projects include Enterprise Europe Network success stories, Société wallonne des eaux content, a Single Resolution Mechanism animated video, Circular Economy Forum coverage, EU Young Scientists Contest content, CASP campaigns and videos for HUB Brussels.
Freelance Film Director / Script Writer at KAOS FILMS
June 20, 2019 - Present
As a freelance director, I work with several clients to bring their visions to life through engaging scripts and captivating visuals. My recent projects include success stories for Enterprise Europe Network and directing videos for the Circular Economy Forum.
Film Director at Doggybag Films
May 15, 2019 - Present
Filmed and directed the CFDD-FRDO Mobility Awards videos and produced a series of corporate employer-branding videos for Prayon.
Film Director at Check Productions
October 5, 2018 - November 30, 2018
Directed Les Belges et la Dolce Vita, a 35-minute prime-time television programme for RTL-TVI Belgium, filmed in Italy in collaboration with Regione Marche.
Film Director at Jumpcut
July 6, 2017 - Present
Directed and edited European event, campaign and portrait videos, including European Security content in Helsinki, the EIC Innovators' Summit in Berlin, TAXUD's 50 Years campaign, tourism-career content, Tail Docking videos and the FOOD2030 event in Bulgaria.
Producer and Film Director at Politico.eu
September 15, 2015 - Present
At Politico, I'm responsible for creating engaging video content that informs and engages our audience. My role requires an understanding of both production and editorial standards.
Film Director at ING Bank
June 15, 2014 - January 31, 2017
Directed two monthly corporate videos for internal communication at ING Belgium, covering financial and non-financial topics.
Video Journalist, Film Director and Editor at Tipik
November 28, 2013 - Present
Worked on European Union video projects, directing, filming and editing content for DG Employment and DG CONNECT. Projects included annual conventions on poverty and social exclusion and a research video about the GiraffPlus telepresence and active ageing project.
Cameraman and Video Editor at Krenotec for CNBC and Bloomberg
March 5, 2013 - May 25, 2013
Filmed and edited European financial news highlights for international broadcast, produced for CNBC and Bloomberg.
Video Journalist and Video Editor at EuroparlTV
November 30, 2012 - December 6, 2012
Worked as video journalist on a four-minute report about Poggioreale prison in Naples, Italy, produced by Mostra Communications for EuroparlTV.
Film Director and Video Journalist at Arizona Films
March 5, 2012 - March 15, 2014
Directed portraits of finalists for the Belgian Mercurius Awards presented by Brussels Invest & Export.
Video Producer and Film Director at VRT Radio
March 5, 2012 - Present
Produced and directed corporate, promotional and archival videos for VRT Radio, including best-of radio moments, corporate events, radio history content, programme launches, pilot videos, award ceremonies and the VRT 100 Years Radio exhibition.
Producer and Cameraman at The Wall Street Journal
February 5, 2012 - February 6, 2012
Produced and filmed an exclusive interview with Bill Gates for The Wall Street Journal website.
Fixer and Production Assistant at High Noon Entertainment for Homes and Gardens International
June 1, 2011 - June 15, 2011
Organised on-location equipment, transport, boats, drivers and crew logistics in Brussels and Amsterdam for a television production involving camera operators, sound engineering and directing staff.
Video Producer at ISAMEDIA
October 3, 2010 - November 15, 2010
Produced and directed the Job Days 2010 event video for the European Commission's Directorate-General for Employment and Social Affairs.
Film Director, Video Journalist and Video Editor at ICF & Mostra Communications
July 15, 2010 - Present
Directs, films and edits video content for European institutions and public-sector campaigns. Recent work includes the EU-wide Let's Talk Tour, European Product Safety Awards, EIT Awards, Single Resolution Mechanism, Rule of Law Report, Radicalization Awareness Network, FRONTEX, European Food Safety Authority, European Investment Bank, ECDC, EUSEW Awards, European Universities Campaign and numerous sustainability, research, employment and social inclusion projects. Also coordinates live satellite connections and produces interviews, portraits, event films and news content.
Film Director / Video Journalist and Video Editor at ICF & Mostra Communications
July 15, 2010 - Present
In my role, I create impactful video content for various European projects, including campaigns for DG Employment, EISMA, and CEPOL. My work involves directing, shooting, and editing videos that convey important messages to diverse audiences.
Video Journalist at MSF – Doctors Without Borders Belgium
September 18, 2009 - October 10, 2009
Documented a crisis response operation in Niangara, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Prepared 30 minutes of B-roll for international media; the material was broadcast in news programmes in more than 22 countries.
Producer and Film Director for Media Training at CCL – Centre for Creative Leadership
July 5, 2009 - December 1, 2019
Provided media training and produced film content for the Centre for Creative Leadership.
Video Producer, Director and Cameraman at MTV Networks Belgium
April 15, 2009 - Present
Produced, directed and filmed reports on MTV parties and music festivals in French and Dutch.
Company Owner, Film Director and Producer at Lapavision Productions
April 1, 2009 - Present
Owns and operates a production company providing film direction, video production, filming, editing, corporate content, institutional films, interviews and online video services.
Film Director and Cameraman at Emakina
April 15, 2005 - December 20, 2008
Directed, filmed and edited the ESCAPE.TV online marketing campaign for Volkswagen, preparing approximately 45 minutes of online television content per month. The campaign received several awards, including Outstanding Website and Best Automobile Rich Media Online Campaign.
Radio Journalist Assistant at RAI
October 5, 2004 - January 1, 2005
Worked as assistant journalist and assistant technician for Italian National Radio in Brussels on the programme In Europa.
Television Producer at Bruzz
September 1, 2004 - March 30, 2025
Produced Bruzz International, a weekly 13-minute English-language television programme about Brussels. The show explores international aspects of the city through human-interest stories, arts, culture and global topics viewed from a local perspective. Managed television production and collaborated with a team of approximately 10 people.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Communication at Vesalius College
August 2, 2000 - June 15, 2004
Bachelor of Arts and Communication at Vesalius College
August 2, 2000 - June 15, 2004

Qualifications

Driving Licence AM
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2026
Driving Licence A1
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2026
Driving Licence B
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Government, Financial Services, Energy & Utilities, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Non-Profit Organization, Telecommunications, Transportation & Logistics, Travel & Hospitality

Skills

Experience Level