Jan W. Gilbert

Jan W. Gilbert is a versatile filmmaker deeply passionate about storytelling through cinematography, directing, and editing. With a broad background spanning 15+ short films, 2 advertisements, a short cooking series, and a feature film, as well as freelance videography and photography projects, Jan combines technical expertise with artistic vision in their work.

Currently pursuing a film and television degree at the University of Reading, Jan continues to refine their skills and explore cinematic techniques. Alongside academic pursuits, he works as an in-house editor at KOPTIC Studios and a production assistant at Ginger & Pickles Productions.

My Career so far

Koptic Studios - Video editor, Cinematographer, Social media manager
Feb 2024 - Present

Ginger And Pickles Productions - Production Assistant
July 2024 - Present

Freelance - Videographer
Oct 2023 - Present

University of Reading - Content Creator
Oct 2023 - Present

Ginger And Pickles Productions - Internship
Dec 2023 - Feb 2024

My equipment

Cameras:
Sony a7 IV (smallrig cage with handles, 28-70mm, 70-200mm lenses)
Canon 250D (10-18mm, 18-55mm, 55-250mm lenses)
(Neewer tripod, Miranda tripod, Weebill S gimbal, Neewer field monitor)

Lights:
Amaran 60x s (small cone and diffusion)
Kenro panel light
Kenro tube light  
(two stands for lights, 4 batteries)

Sound:  
Rode Videomic Go II (dead cat, cold shoe attachment)

Extra:
5 in 1 reflector
Grey card
Neewer ND filters (58mm, 62mm)
Neewer magnification filters (58mm)