Iris Jacobs –

Award Winning Screenwriter & Director, (Voice) Actor, Multidisciplinary Artist, Cultural Designer & Mentor.

Studio Iris Jacobs — From Page to Stage

Curriculum Vitae

Writer, Director, (Voice) Actor, Cultural Designer, Artist — a creative journey spanning film, theatre, visual art, and cultural programming.

2025 – Present

Filmography — Writer, Director, Producer

The Burden of Seeing (Oct 2025) – Short film made in 66 hours for the 66th Hour Film Challenge organized by Bigoli Studios. Directed & produced by Studio Iris Jacobs; written by Iris Jacobs & Jonathan Herzberg.

Conclave Clandestine (2025) – Contemporary dance short · Winner Best Female Director, Barcelona Indie Awards

Most Wanted (2023) – Narrative short

Twin Twisters (2022) – Short film · Official Selection, Ladies in Control Film Festival

A Wicked Women’s Circle (2022) – Short film

Body (2021) – Music video, Ed Bahonie

High Pyjama – Falling Rain (2020) – Music video

Lockdown Limbo (2020) – Experimental Skype short

Ann Lee – Flame Under Water (2019) – Music video

Fight Flight Free (2018) – Short film

2025 – Present

(Voice) Acting & Voice Work

Stage & Theatre:

Autistic Woman | Theatre Play | 2025

Calma Tensa | Directed by Majo Cordonet | Madrid | 2025

Maffia Woman | Theatre Play | 2004

Commercial & Screen Acting:

KIWITAS Commercial | Barcelona | 2023

CITROËN Commercial | Barcelona | 2022

GVB Photography Commercial | 2016

APPOINT Commercial (Nun) | 2013

Voice & Audiobook Work:

Audiobook | 2020

Several E-Learning & Corporate Narrations | TransPerfect | 2019–2025

Various Voice Jobs | Upwork | 2018–2025

Voice Job | Twine | 2025

Song: Ritmic Reverie with Feyhleryn (2024) – Link

2018 – Present

Studio Iris Jacobs

Founder & Director

Development, production, and direction of projects integrating cinema, theatre, performance, and visual art.

Mentoring emerging artists and leading workshops, performances, and creative retreats internationally.

2019 – Present

Creative Director & Founder

@curious.creatives.club

Curating experimental network events and thematic series such as Talking About Performance, How To Find Truth In Storytelling, and Curious Creatives Camino, hosted in various European theatres and venues.

2017 – 2019

Creative Director

Raindance Barcelona

Led creative direction for film, theatre, and cultural events.

2008 – 2018

Iris Jacobs Art Direction & Production Design

Art Director, Set Designer, Production Designer & Prop Builder

Set design, production design, and prop building for cinema, fashion shoots, museums, and cultural productions.

2004 – 2018

Theatre & Cultural Management

Production Manager: Hollandse Nieuwe Festival (Dutch Emerging Writers) and other multicultural theatre productions.

Company Manager & Producer: Fable Factory, Jaques Senf Theatre, De Efteling.

Production Manager: Touring theatre/operetta production La Vie Parisienne.

Creative Program Assistant: Kunstbende Amsterdam.

Artist Host: Sugar Factory Night Theatre, Amsterdam (2008).

2018 – 2025

Exhibitions & Art Sales

Background Barcelona | Sales Prints | Conceptstore

Market Cuina Fresca | Solo Exhibition | Restaurant

Espai Joliu | Sales Prints 'The Plants' | Conceptstore

Salitre | Solo Exhibition Close To Silence

Ozz Barcelona | Sales Prints & Exhibition | Conceptstore

The Holy Art | London | Virtual

The World Upside Down | Pop-Up | Lola Luid

2023 Women in Art | Group Exhibition | De Hallen Amsterdam

2019 – 2023

Publications

Art Connect Magazine | Featuring Who Is Afraid of Pink and Close to Silence

2018 – Present

Representation & Platforms

Kiekie Art.com

Tricera.net

Saatchi-art

Turning Art

Pietjonker.nl

Private Collectors

2000 – 2024

Education & Workshops

Bachelor of Cultural & Social Design — Hogeschool van Amsterdam (2000–2004)

Directing Performance & Passionate Nature — The Actors Space (2021–2024)

Workshop: From Improv to Sketch — Brad Morris

Thesis: Between Art & Entrepreneurship (2025)

Skills

Empathetic Leadership
Guiding with genuine understanding and care to foster trust, collaboration, and thriving creative environments.

Narrative Clarity
Finding truth within complex ideas or stories, distilling them to their most authentic essence, elevating projects with sharp analysis and clarity.

Playful Innovation: ‘I Take Play Bloody Serious’
Driven by curiosity, original thinking, and respect for play’s power, blending creativity with seriousness to uncover fresh perspectives and meaningful discoveries.

Creative, Art Direction
Combining keen sensitivity, refined taste, and expertise to elevate projects through thoughtful, impactful design and transparent direction.

Cultural & Production Management and Design – ‘The Spider In The Web’
Blending cultural insight with production expertise, designing and managing collaborative experiences with seamless operations, adherence, and delivery to grow and evolve creative projects.

Iris Jacobs –

From Page To Stage

Studio Iris Jacobs — From Page to Stage

Curriculum Vitae

Writer, Director, (Voice) Actor, Cultural Designer, Artist — a creative journey spanning film, theatre, visual art, and cultural programming.

2025 – 2018

Filmography — Writer, Director, Producer

The Burden of Seeing (Oct 2025) – Short film made in 66 hours for the 66th Hour Film Challenge organized by Bigoli Studios. Directed & produced by Studio Iris Jacobs; written by Iris Jacobs & Jonathan Herzberg.

Conclave Clandestine (2025) – Contemporary dance short · Winner Best Female Director, Barcelona Indie Awards

Most Wanted (2023) – Narrative short

Twin Twisters (2022) – Short film · Official Selection, Ladies in Control Film Festival

A Wicked Women’s Circle (2022) – Short film

Body (2021) – Music video, Ed Bahonie

High Pyjama – Falling Rain (2020) – Music video

Lockdown Limbo (2020) – Experimental Skype short

Ann Lee – Flame Under Water (2019) – Music video

Fight Flight Free (2018) – Short film

2025 – 2004

(Voice) Acting & Voice Work

Stage & Theatre:

Autistic Woman | Theatre Play | 2025

Calma Tensa | Directed by Majo Cordonet | Madrid | 2025

Maffia Woman | Theatre Play | 2004

Commercial & Screen Acting:

KIWITAS Commercial | Barcelona | 2023

CITROËN Commercial | Barcelona | 2022

GVB Photography Commercial | 2016

APPOINT Commercial (Nun) | 2013

Voice & Audiobook Work:

Audiobook | 2020

Several E-Learning & Corporate Narrations | TransPerfect | 2019–2025

Various Voice Jobs | Upwork | 2018–2025

Voice Job | Twine | 2025

Song: Ritmic Reverie with Feyhleryn (2024) – Link

2018 – Present

Studio Iris Jacobs

Founder & Director

Development, production, and direction of projects integrating cinema, theatre, performance, and visual art.

Mentoring emerging artists and leading workshops, performances, and creative retreats internationally.

2017 – 2019

Creative Director

Raindance Barcelona

Led creative direction for film, theatre, and cultural events.

2008 – 2018

Iris Jacobs Art Direction & Production Design

Art Director, Set Designer, Production Designer & Prop Builder

Set design, production design, and prop building for cinema, fashion shoots, museums, and cultural productions.

2004 – 2018

Theatre & Cultural Management

Production Manager: Hollandse Nieuwe Festival (Dutch Emerging Writers) and other multicultural theatre productions

Company Manager & Producer: Fable Factory, Jaques Senf Theatre, De Efteling

Production Manager: Touring theatre/operetta production La Vie Parisienne

Creative Program Assistant: Kunstbende Amsterdam

Artist Host: Sugar Factory Night Theatre, Amsterdam (2008)

2018 – 2025

Exhibitions & Art Sales

Background Barcelona | Sales Prints | Conceptstore

Market Cuina Fresca | Solo Exhibition | Restaurant

Espai Joliu | Sales Prints 'The Plants' | Conceptstore

Salitre | Solo Exhibition Close To Silence

Ozz Barcelona | Sales Prints & Exhibition | Conceptstore

The Holy Art | London | Virtual

The World Upside Down | Pop-Up | Lola Luid

2023 Women in Art | Group Exhibition | De Hallen Amsterdam

2019 – 2023

Publications

Art Connect Magazine | Featuring Who Is Afraid of Pink and Close to Silence

2018 – Present

Representation & Platforms

Kiekie Art.com

Tricera.net

Saatchi-art

Turning Art

Pietjonker.nl

Private Collectors

2000 – 2024

Education & Workshops

Bachelor of Cultural & Social Design — Hogeschool van Amsterdam (2000–2004)

Directing Performance & Passionate Nature — The Actors Space (2021–2024)

Workshop: From Improv to Sketch — Brad Morris

Thesis: Between Art & Entrepreneurship (2025)

Skills

Empathetic Leadership
Guiding with genuine understanding and care to foster trust, collaboration, and thriving creative environments.

Narrative Clarity
Finding truth within complex ideas or stories, distilling them to their most authentic essence, elevating projects with sharp analysis and clarity.

Playful Innovation: ‘I Take Play Bloody Serious’
Driven by curiosity, original thinking, and respect for play’s power, blending creativity with seriousness to uncover fresh perspectives and meaningful discoveries.

Creative, Art Direction
Combining keen sensitivity, refined taste, and expertise to elevate projects through thoughtful, impactful design and transparent direction.

Cultural & Production Management and Design – ‘The Spider In The Web’
Blending cultural insight with production expertise, designing and managing collaborative experiences with seamless operations, adherence, and delivery to grow and evolve creative projects.

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