With experience in a range of media from 16mm film to digital video and collaborations with numerous directors, I have built up experience in a wide variety of projects. I am well traveled and have a strong interest in different cultures, life standards, and experiences, which drives me to reflect and explore these perspectives through my creative work. I hold a Master's degree in film editing and combine my academic knowledge with practical experience running my production company, Mastershot. At Mastershot, which I co-founded with a friend in 2023, we create short documentaries, short fiction, and creative videos for artists, including circus artists and theater directors. I manage most of the editing, postproduction, planning, and camera operations. I enjoy working in multi-disciplinary environments and am passionate about storytelling through visual media.

Jacob van Paassen

With experience in a range of media from 16mm film to digital video and collaborations with numerous directors, I have built up experience in a wide variety of projects. I am well traveled and have a strong interest in different cultures, life standards, and experiences, which drives me to reflect and explore these perspectives through my creative work. I hold a Master's degree in film editing and combine my academic knowledge with practical experience running my production company, Mastershot. At Mastershot, which I co-founded with a friend in 2023, we create short documentaries, short fiction, and creative videos for artists, including circus artists and theater directors. I manage most of the editing, postproduction, planning, and camera operations. I enjoy working in multi-disciplinary environments and am passionate about storytelling through visual media.

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With experience in a range of media from 16mm film to digital video and collaborations with numerous directors, I have built up experience in a wide variety of projects. I am well traveled and have a strong interest in different cultures, life standards, and experiences, which drives me to reflect and explore these perspectives through my creative work. I hold a Master’s degree in film editing and combine my academic knowledge with practical experience running my production company, Mastershot.

At Mastershot, which I co-founded with a friend in 2023, we create short documentaries, short fiction, and creative videos for artists, including circus artists and theater directors. I manage most of the editing, postproduction, planning, and camera operations. I enjoy working in multi-disciplinary environments and am passionate about storytelling through visual media.

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Language

Dutch
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Postproduction Manager at Mastershot, Bruges, Belgium
February 1, 2023 - June 28, 2024
As a co-founder of Mastershot, I manage post-production for short documentaries, short fiction, and creative videos primarily for circus artists, theatre directors, and art festivals in Belgium. My duties include 99% of the editing, post production planning and management, camera operation, and art direction. We produce promotional content like aftermovies and trailers with short turnaround times.
Water Studio Technician at Lites, Vilvoorde, Belgium
March 1, 2023 - April 30, 2023
Voluntary internship broadening my technical knowledge of the film industry. Tasks involved prepping sets, building and breaking down sets, and working in camera rental for one week.
Postproduction Manager at Mastershot, Bruges, Belgium
February 1, 2023 - June 15, 2024
Co-founder and Postproduction Manager of Mastershot, a production company creating short documentaries, fiction shorts, and creative videos for artists including circus and theatre professionals. Responsible for 99% of editing, postproduction management, planning, camera operation, and art direction. Produced promo and aftermovies for festivals in Belgium, managing end-to-end production workflows and creative content delivery.
Water Studio Technician at Lites, Vilvoorde, Belgium
March 1, 2023 - April 30, 2023
Performed voluntary internship as a studio technician including prepping and building sets, breaking down sets, and working in the camera rental department to broaden technical knowledge in film production.
Postproduction Manager at Mastershot, Bruges, Belgium
February 1, 2023 - June 4, 2024
Co-founded the production company Mastershot, specializing in short documentaries, short fiction, and creative videos for artists including circus and theater directors. Responsible for 99% of editing, post production management and planning, camera operation, and art direction. Delivered creative promotional content and aftermovies for various art festivals in Belgium.
Water Studio Technician at Lites, Vilvoorde, Belgium
March 1, 2023 - April 30, 2023
Voluntary internship as a studio technician assisting with preparation and breakdown of sets, as well as camera rental operations to expand technical knowledge of the film industry.
Art Direction Assistant at Mastershot
November 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
Assisted with art direction for multiple video clips including creation of backgrounds, metro setups, and props for graduation and other projects currently in post production.
Postproduction Manager at Mastershot, Bruges, Belgium
February 1, 2023 - June 18, 2024
Co-founded Mastershot, a production company that creates short documentaries, fiction, and creative videos for artists, circus and theatre directors. Responsible for 99% of editing, post production management, planning, and camera operation. Delivered promotional content and aftermovies for arts festivals in Belgium, managing projects end-to-end from editing to post production oversight.
Water Studio Technician at Lites, Vilvoorde, Belgium
March 1, 2023 - April 30, 2023
Voluntary internship to broaden technical film industry knowledge. Assisted in set preparation and teardown, and spent time working in the camera rental department.
Postproduction Manager at Mastershot, Bruges, Belgium
February 1, 2023 - June 11, 2024
Co-founder of Mastershot, a production company focused on short documentaries, short fiction, and creative videos mostly for circus artists, theatre directors, and art festivals. Responsible for 99% of editing, post production management, planning, camera operation, and art direction. Projects include promotional content, aftermovies, and narrative trailers. Managed complex post-production workflows and collaborated closely with artists to create engaging content.
Water studio technician at Lites, Vilvoorde, Belgium
March 1, 2023 - April 30, 2023
Voluntary internship focusing on technical support within the film industry. Tasks included prepping and building sets, breaking down sets, and working in camera rental for one week. Gained hands-on technical knowledge of studio operations.
Postproduction Manager at Mastershot, Bruges, Belgium
January 1, 2023 - June 20, 2024
Founded and managed a production company specializing in short documentaries, short fiction, and creative videos for artists such as circus and theater directors. Responsible for 99% of editing, postproduction managing, planning, and camera operation. Produced promotional and aftermovies for art festivals in Belgium.
Water Studio Technician at Lites, Vilvoorde, Belgium
January 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022
Completed internship to broaden technical knowledge in the film industry. Assisted with prepping, building, and breaking sets, and worked in camera rental for one week.
Postproduction manager at Mastershot, Bruges, Belgium
January 1, 2023 - June 18, 2024
Mastershot is a production company co-founded in 2023, making short documentaries, short fiction, and creative videos for artists, especially for circus, theatre, and art festivals in Belgium. Responsible for 99% of editing, postproduction management, planning, camera operation, art direction, colour grading, copywriting, and content planning.
Water studio technician at LITES, Vilvoorde, Belgium
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2030
Internship role assisting in technical knowledge and understanding of the film industry. Tasks included prepping and building sets, breaking down sets, and camera rental assistance.
Postproduction manager at Mastershot, Bruges, Belgium
January 1, 2023 - Present
Co-founded the production company Mastershot in 2023, producing short documentaries, fiction, and creative videos primarily for circus artists, theater directors, and art festivals. Responsible for 99% of the editing, postproduction planning, management, camera operation, art direction, colour grading, copywriting, content planning, and assistant editing. Produced promotional and aftermovies for circus, theatre, and art festivals in Belgium.

Education

Academic Master at RITCS, Brussels, Belgium
January 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
Academic Bachelor at RITCS, Brussels, Belgium
September 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023
Academic Bachelor at RITCS, Brussels, Belgium
September 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023
Academic Master at RITCS, Brussels, Belgium
January 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
Academic Bachelor at RITCS, Brussels, Belgium
September 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023
Academic Bachelor at RITCS, Brussels, Belgium
September 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023
Academic Master at RITCS, Brussels, Belgium
January 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
Academic Bachelor at RITCS, Brussels, Belgium
September 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023
Academic Master at RITCS, Brussels, Belgium
January 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
Master's degree at RITCS, Brussels, Belgium
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
Bachelor's degree at RITCS, Brussels, Belgium
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Master at RITCS, Brussels, Belgium
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022
Bachelor at RITCS, Brussels, Belgium
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018
Academic Master at RITCS, Brussels, Belgium
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022
Bachelor at RITCS, Brussels, Belgium
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018

Qualifications

Second place Next Generation
December 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Second place Next Generation with short doc “Nooit Rust”
December 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Drone Operator (UAS CERTIFICATE)
January 11, 2030 - June 26, 2025
Drone Operator (UAS CERTIFICATE)
January 11, 2030 - June 26, 2025
Next Generation VAF - 2nd place for Masterproject Nooit Rust
January 11, 2030 - June 26, 2025
Advanced certificate in Scuba diving
January 11, 2030 - June 26, 2025
Drone Operator (UAS CERTIFICATE)
January 11, 2030 - July 17, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Education, Non-Profit Organization