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Biography
Jan Jäckle is a Cinematographer, Director, and Editor specializing in Commercials, Documentaries, and Artistic Projects. In 2021 and 2022, he earned two Bachelor's degrees in Philosophy and Media & Communication from the University of Passau. Since then, he has worked on numerous projects for clients such as France Télévisions, Nowness, RTL Luxembourg, NAOS Group, Karl Lagerfeld, and BMW, among others. Additionally, he collaborates with various production companies as a Director or Camera Operator.
Primarily working with Sony Cinema Cameras, Jan has developed the ability to work both independently and within a team, depending on the project's needs. Fluent in four languages—German, Spanish, French, and English—with a strong command of Italian, he can travel and adapt to diverse projects worldwide. His strengths lie in his ability to quickly adjust to new environments, understand his clients’ needs, and bring an artistic vision to any narrative or visual concept. Most importantly, he considers communication to be one of his greatest assets, as it is fundamental to successful collaboration. He believes that to achieve a compelling final product, open dialogue and teamwork are essential.
With a growing body of experience, Jan remains committed to delivering the best possible results for his clients. His focus is always on the artistic vision of a project and its emotional impact—engaging audiences through the visual language of moving images. Whether working for a company or an individual, his goal remains the same: to create a film that leaves a lasting impression.
Skillsets
- Filming Documentaries, Commercials, Music Clips, and Short Films.
- Working with a professional team of Cinematographers, Producers, and Editors for larger Projects.
- Editing on Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid and DaVinciResolve.
- Working with Aputure and Professional Lights.
- Shooting on Sony Cinema Cameras (FX3,FX6,FX9), Panasonic Cameras and Arri Cameras.
- Working with Gimbals and Cinema Lenses (Arri Prime, Cooke S7, Canon K35...)
- SPEAKS FLUENTLY FRENCH, GERMAN, SPANISH, ENGLISH AND ITALIAN
- WORKS IN GERMANY, FRANCE AND EUROPE
- cinematographer, director, filmmaker