It has been a wonderful experience to be involved with Iris in the different projects we have shared. Her talented energy and her sensibility towards everything she does. Her exacting and accurate taste with the scene in all its elements and details. Above all her very creative outlook towards all the artistic possibilities in cinema and theatre… and… life!
Francesc Garrido
Actor

Iris Jacobs is a writer, director,  actor and visual artist, telling sincere, emotionally rich stories across film,  theatre, visual arts & experiences. Born in the Netherlands and based in Spain, she obtained her Bachelor Of Social Work at the academy for Cultural & Social Design, produced for several theatre companies like Cosmic Theatre, Jaques Senf & Fable Factory, worked as an art director and production designer and later transformed into writing and directing—driven by a need to create from the inside out & you’ve got to feel it, to heal it.

Inspired by the idea that “Your dream is not screaming in your face, but whispers in your ear” (Spielberg), she made space to listen—and that’s when the real stories started flowing and her true voice emmerged.

Her work blends humor, heart, and physicality. Whether she’s writing, directing, acting, making art or giving masterclasses, Iris dives deep to find the emotional core of each story or piece of art.

She’s available worldwide to direct your film or play, develop original scripts, coaches your story, offers mentoring, perform, or give workshops.

 

Her award-winning short Fight Flight Free screened internationally, and in 2025 her short film, Twin Twisters, shined at the ‘Ladies In Control Festival’ in Barcelona, subsequently she won the ‘Best Director Award’ at the Barcelona Indie Awards for ‘Conclave Clandestine’. She’s currently developing feature films and contemporary theatre pieces, including The Apology with co-writer Nicolette Sweeney , ‘A Highly Suspicious Connection’, A Cult For Wellness, Everything I Didn’t Tell You and more. As an actor she currently takes part in the LABORATORY ‘Madrilónika’ directed by Majo Cordonet and international films,  plays and commercials. When she is not writing, directing, acting or guiding people towards their creative potential, she makes collage art, is dancing, listening to music or climbs another mountain with the creative community ‘Curious Creatives’, which she founded in Barcelona but has creative members from all over the world. Together with her partner in crime Jonathan Herzberg she coaches people towards the beating heart of their story. Inspired? Feel free to reach out, and say hello!

Iris and I collaborated on a writing and directing project, it became immediately apparent that she is a lovely person, with a great sense of humour as well as being a hard worker. Her enthusiasm was infectious and her organisational skills allowed us to complete the project on time and on budget. I highly recommend her.
Dave Adeane
Theater Director