I am an experienced and passionate video editor and visual storyteller with over 25 years in the field. Over the years, I've developed a keen eye for rhythm, tone, and meaning, especially for that moment when image, sound, and story come together to create something impactful. Whether it's a documentary, a brand film, an aftermovie, or a visual essay, I believe every edit requires attention, empathy, and precision. Images are not just loose shots for me but building blocks of emotion and identity.…

Martijn Schinkel

I am an experienced and passionate video editor and visual storyteller with over 25 years in the field. Over the years, I've developed a keen eye for rhythm, tone, and meaning, especially for that moment when image, sound, and story come together to create something impactful. Whether it's a documentary, a brand film, an aftermovie, or a visual essay, I believe every edit requires attention, empathy, and precision. Images are not just loose shots for me but building blocks of emotion and identity.…

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I am an experienced and passionate video editor and visual storyteller with over 25 years in the field. Over the years, I’ve developed a keen eye for rhythm, tone, and meaning, especially for that moment when image, sound, and story come together to create something impactful.
Whether it’s a documentary, a brand film, an aftermovie, or a visual essay, I believe every edit requires attention, empathy, and precision. Images are not just loose shots for me but building blocks of emotion and identity.

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Language

Dutch
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Creative Director & Senior Video Editor at Het Derde Beeld – Nijmegen
January 1, 2006 - June 6, 2024
Founder of a visual creative collective for documentaries, brand stories, and educational content. Ultimately responsible for editing, directing, and storytelling. Worked on projects for educational institutions, cultural organizations and governments. Specialized in making identity tangible through visuals.
Freelance Video Editor at Zelfstandig professional
January 1, 1999 - June 6, 2024
Editing and postproduction for diverse clients including brands, agencies, artists, and non-profits. Experienced in branded content, documentaries, online video, and visual identities. Works flexibly on location or remote, quickly and independently. Strong in sensing the right tone and rhythm of the story. Own studio in the NYMA makerspace.
Docent Storytelling & Montage (gastdocent) at Avans Hogeschool – Breda
January 1, 2022 - June 6, 2024
Provides practice-oriented lessons and workshops in storytelling, editing, and visual thinking. Guides students in developing narrative skills and visual creation. Inspires future creators with a focus on rhythm, meaning, and emotion in visual language. Combines technical expertise with didactic calm and clarity.
Creative Director & Senior Video Editor at Het Derde Beeld – Nijmegen
January 1, 2006 - Present
Founder of a visual creative collective for documentaries, brand stories, and educational content. Responsible for editing, directing, and storytelling. Projects for educational institutions, cultural organizations, and governments. Specialized in making identity tangible through imagery.
Freelance Video Editor at Zelfstandig professional
January 1, 1999 - Present
Editing and postproduction for various clients including brands, agencies, artists, and non-profits. Experience with branded content, documentaries, online video, and visual identities. Works flexibly on location or remotely, quick and self-reliant. Strong in sensing the right tone and rhythm of the story. Owns a studio in the NYMA makerspace.
Docent Storytelling & Montage (gastdocent) at Avans Hogeschool – Breda
January 1, 2022 - Present
Provides practical lessons and workshops in storytelling, editing, and visual thinking. Guides students in developing narrative skills and visual creativity. Inspires future creators focusing on rhythm, meaning, and emotion in visual language. Combines technical expertise with didactic clarity and calm.

Education

Regie & Montage at Nederlandse Film & TV Academy
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1999
Insterstudie Pedagogiek & Didactiek at NDO
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007
Degree at Nederlandse Film & TV Academy
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1999

Qualifications

Award winning Editor of the year at TOP SHORTS
July 1, 2019 - July 1, 2019
Best editor of 2018 award for the film Window to the World
Best director at Fragola film festival, Italy
July 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Awarded for directing and editing the film Lentloper
Nominated best camera and best documentary at Shortcutz Amsterdam
July 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
NDO Insterstudie Pedagogiek & Didactiek
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Government, Professional Services
    paper Window to the World

    Window to the world is a short film about a photojournalist Eva. How far will she go to get that perfect photo? A photo that perhaps can dominate the news channels she works for.

    In a war zone, journalist Otto, and photographer Eva flee into a building as it gets bombed. While Otto is fatally hit, Eva sees a little girl covered in dust. A perfect picture! Later, on her way to Otto’s funeral she gets haunted by guilt.