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Hamlet has signed Director and Gold You Director Award (YDA) winner Jasper de Maeseneer to its roster for global representation.
A rising star
Initially a drama student, De Maeseneer changed direction and studied film at the RITCS School of Arts in Brussels.
De Maeseneer’s graduation film ‘Shutterspeed’ has swept through the international festival circuit, winning the Audience Award at Film Fest Gent, the Grand Prix du Jury at Poitiers, and world premiere at Palm Springs ShortFest, before taking the Ensor for Best Short Film earlier this year.
De Maeseneer said: “For me, also stepping into commercial filmmaking isn’t a shift away from fiction, but rather a beautiful synergy between the two.
“It’s an incredible space to experiment and capture the tangible, emotional essence of lifestyles and brands I genuinely love.
“When Hamlet approached me, the connection was instant. They truly understand my narrative voice, and I can’t wait to bring that into the commercial world with them.”
Jason Felstead, Co-founder and Executive Producer, Hamlet, said: “Jasper’s personality lives in the emotion of his work.
“He puts actors at ease, has a sharp eye for aesthetics, and pulls colour palette, visuals and performance together into one vision.
“That’s the director he is, and it’s exactly what we look for at Hamlet. I can’t wait to see where his work takes us.”
De Maeseneer will be working on commercial and branded content, a natural next step for a director with a sharp instinct for human behaviour and a strong visual sensibility.