Bas F. Jansen is a self-taught writer and director. He began his career in 2012 directing music videos. With this work he developed his sense of rhythm and narrative. In 2019, he made the transition to fiction with the short film Zwembadhaar. He focuses on short fiction films that explore the tension between the individual and society. In recent years he began working as an educator at a local film school.
With his latest project, Fortuna, he explores the concepts of freedom and radicalisation in times of global unrest. Showing how external factors such as an unsteady home life and isolation can contribute to radical ideas. A big inspiration for his storytelling are his own lived experiences, trying to make sense of interactions in his own life and the perspectives at play. Where (perceived) power comes from and how it shapes the individual.
He likes to explore social themes like radicalisation, isolation, gender roles and vulnerability. Inherent to the subject or gained through forces beyond their control.
In his work he aims to tell stories that explore social themes from a personal perspective and we are looking forward to check out the results during his 2026-2027 trajectory part of our Next Talent program.