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Iris Jacobs

Writer · Director · (Voice) Actor · Production Designer · Artist · Art Director — Founder of Studio Iris Jacobs

Storytelling Film & Theatre Art Direction Production Design Cultural Design Mentorship
✉️ info@studioirisjacobs.com 📞 +34 639 527 802 🌐 studioirisjacobs.com 📷 @studio.iris.jacobs 🎬 @irisjacobsdirector

About

I am a director, writer, (voice) actor, cultural designer, and visual artist with 20+ years of experience across filmmaking, theatre-making, production design and the arts. I work at the intersection of writing, directing and design to craft intuitive stories that invite reflection and connection — whether for cinema, stage, exhibitions or visual narratives.

“I strive to uncover the essence of a story and embody it in ways that invite others to grow, evolve and connect.”

Experience

Studio Iris Jacobs — Founder / Director
2018–Present Worldwide
  • Develop, produce and direct projects integrating cinema, performance arts, theatre and cultural education.
  • Lead large-scale productions, workshops and collaborations with performers and institutions.
  • Mentor emerging artists, guiding creative processes and fostering innovation.
Art Direction & Production Design
2008–2018
  • Art Director, Set Designer, Production Designer & Prop Builder for cinema, fashion, museums and cultural institutions.
  • Clients: Amsterdam Museum, Sony Playstation, Nationale Nederlanden, Vodafone, HEMA, Heineken, Albert Heijn, Douwe Egberts, AVROTROS and more.
Fable Factory — Producer
2007–2008
  • Managed creative productions for theatre and fashion, designing meaningful audience experiences.
Jaques Senf Theatre Productions — Company Manager
2006–2007
  • Oversaw scheduling, logistics and operations; liaison between creative teams, cast and technical crew.
Cosmic Theatre — Production Manager
2004–2007
  • Managed productions for the Hollandse Nieuwe Festival, fostering inclusive storytelling and emerging talent.

Filmography

Writer · Director · Producer · Art Director

  • A Wicked Women's Circle (short, 2024) – Written, directed, produced & art directed within 66.6 hours for Bigoli Studios Film Challenge.
  • Most Wanted (short romantic comedy, 2024) – Written, directed, produced & art directed within 69 hours.
  • Twin Twisters (short, 2025) – Written, directed, produced & art directed. Selected for Ladies in Control Film Festival.
  • Conclave Clandestine (contemporary dance film, 2024) – Written, directed, produced & art directed. Awarded Barcelona Indie Award for Best Female Director.
  • Fight Flight Free (short, 2019) – Written, directed & art directed. Screened internationally (Craft Film Festival, Short Cuts Ontario, First-Time Filmmaker Sessions, and others).

Art Director · Production Designer

  • Happily Ever After (Felices Para Siempre) (short, 2020) – Art Direction & Production Design.
  • Elegy for 23 (short, dir. Jonathan Herzberg) – Art Direction & Production Design.
  • Bagage (short, dir. Niki Padidar) – Art Direction & Production Design.
  • Unforgettable (short, dir. Marco Grandia) – Art Direction & Production Design.
  • The Bug (short) – Art Direction & Production Design.
  • Seven Things I’ve Learned About Time Travel (short, dir. Jonathan Herzberg) – Art Direction & Production Design.
  • Final Review (short, dir. Jonathan Herzberg) – Art Direction & Production Design.
  • De Blauwe Bus (short, dir. Sanne Kortooms) – Art Direction & Production Design.
  • Miralls (short, dir. Jonathan Herzberg, Catalan) – Art Direction & Production Design.

Music Videos

  • Anna Lee – Concept, direction, art direction & styling.
  • High Pijama – Falling Rain – Concept, direction, art direction & styling.
  • Ed Bahonie – Concept, direction, art direction & styling.

Selected Clients

Amsterdam Museum · Nationale Nederlanden · Sony Playstation · Albert Heijn · Vodafone · HEMA · Heineken · Douwe Egberts · AVROTROS · Radio 538 · Mini Cooper · VPRO · Trivago · ING · De Bijenkorf

Education

  • Bachelor of Cultural & Social Design, Hogeschool van Amsterdam (2000–2004)
  • Directing Performance & Passionate Nature, The Actors Space (2021–2024)
  • Additional: Graphic Design (Grafisch Lyceum), Fashion/Design (AMFI), Styling (Artemis)

Exhibitions (Selected)

Market Cuina Fresca · Espai Joliu · Salitre · Ozz Barcelona · Stansa Collective · Naive Concept Store · Pop-ups in Poblenou

Skills & Languages

Core Skills

  • Creative Direction & Story Development
  • Art Direction & Production / Set Design
  • Leadership & Mentorship
  • Workshop Design & Cultural Programming

Tools

  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Premiere Pro, Pro Tools
  • WordPress, Microsoft Office

Languages

  • Dutch (Native)
  • English (Advanced)
  • Spanish, German, French (Intermediate)
  • Catalan, Greek (Beginner)

Contact

Available worldwide for commissions, collaborations and teaching.

info@studioirisjacobs.com · +34 639 527 802 · studioirisjacobs.com

© Iris Jacobs — Studio Iris Jacobs

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Iris Jacobs | Visual Artist | Curriculum Vitae

2016 | LAUNCH FIRST COLLAGE SERIES 'Las Bestias Extraordinaire'