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From vision to image. to stage. to story.

A life in writing, direction, performance, cultural design and contemporary collage art — shaped through curiosity, discipline and deep story.

Biography

A life in story, image and emotional truth.

Iris Jacobs is a screenwriter, director, (voice) actor, artist and cultural designer whose work moves across film, theatre, performance and visual art. Her practice centres on immersive, author-led storytelling with a strong devotion to emotional truth, presence and human connection.

She collaborates closely with actors, dancers and ensembles, and is available worldwide for commissions in film, theatre, commercials, art and music videos.

With a background in Cultural and Social Design, Iris began her career in cultural institutions before working internationally as a freelance art director and production designer for film, television, commercials and cultural productions. In 2018, she founded Studio Iris Jacobs as a home for her own work and a platform to support others. That same year, she wrote and directed her debut film Fight Flight Free, which screened at festivals worldwide.

Alongside her directing practice, she developed a long-running collage practice, created stop-motion animations including work for FLOW Magazine, and directed music videos and short films such as Flame Under Water, Falling Rain and Body. She later became Creative Director at Raindance Barcelona and founded Curious Creatives Club, an international platform for artists exploring performance, ensemble work and truth in storytelling.

After the pandemic, Iris completed several short films, including Twin Twisters, which premiered at Ladies in Control Festival, Barcelona, in 2025, as well as A Wicked Women’s Circle, Most Wanted and Conclave Clandestine. The latter earned her the Barcelona Indie Award 2025 for Best Female Director. She also performed in the theatre production Calma Tensa, directed by Majo Cordonet in Madrid, and continues to develop feature films including Everything I Didn’t Tell You, The Apology, SAUNA and The Bad Art Friend Co-Incidence, with SAUNA receiving an honourable mention at Sitges – Woman in Fan.

Iris develops and leads workshops, masterclasses, retreats and story coaching programmes, and has taught internationally at Museu Empordà, Volksuniversiteit Amsterdam, Factor IJ and Soho House Barcelona. In 2026, she aims to bring her first contemporary theatre play to the stage, expand Curious Creatives Club to new locations in collaboration with THE BCN STUDIO, and curate Awaken Your Creative Power at a château in France, with further locations planned.

Her collage work is represented by Saatchi Art, TurningArt, tricera.net and kiekie-art.

Across screen, stage and visual art, her work opens space for emotional depth, creative courage and meaningful human connection.

Curriculum Vitae

A creative journey across film, theatre and cultural work.

Writer, director, (voice) actor, cultural designer, artist — a body of work spanning moving image, live performance, visual art, education and international 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 and produced by Studio Iris Jacobs; written by Iris Jacobs and 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)

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 European theatres and cultural 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 and other multicultural theatre productions
Company Manager & Producer: Fable Factory, Jaques Senf Theatre, De Efteling
Production Manager: Touring theatre and 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

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)

Core Strengths

Skills

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

Narrative Clarity — Finding truth within complex ideas or stories and distilling them to their most authentic essence.

Playful Innovation — Driven by curiosity, original thinking and a deep respect for play as a serious artistic force.

Creative & Art Direction — Combining sensitivity, refined taste and design intelligence to elevate each project.

Cultural & Production Design — Designing and managing collaborative experiences with structural clarity and artistic depth.

Contact

Let’s bring your story into form.

Available worldwide for screenwriting, direction and artistic collaboration.

Film, theatre, performance, creative mentoring, workshops, visual art and multidisciplinary commissions.

Worldwide Available

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

@irisjacobsdirector @studio.iris.jacobs