Based on the novel Shy, by Max Porter, Steve documents headteacher Steve (portrayed by Cillian Murphy) as he battles for his reform school’s survival. The film was captured by Robrecht Heyvaert. Steve marks Tim Mielants and Heyvaert second feature collaboration, having previously worked together on the 2023 film Wil. “Tim spoke with me about Steve before I read the script,” begins Heyvaert. “He described...
Alpha is a troubled teenager who lives alone with her mother. Their world comes crashing down the day Alpha comes home from school with a tattoo on her arm. The film marks Julia Ducournau’s third feature collaboration with DOP Ruben Impens SBC having previously worked together on Raw and Titane. Impens admits that while he sees the imperfections of the film, he...
After his release from prison, Dylan (Aimé Claeys) is forced into one last heist at Brasserie Papillon to repay an old debt. There, he meets Margot (Maaike Neuville), sparking an unexpected connection. Directed by Indra Siera, Nachtvlinders was captured by Dries De Clercq SBC. After being connected by producer, Nathalie Van Schelvergem,...
De Big Fuck Up follows Jan Laureys in early 1980s Belgium. After ending up in a prison cell, he reluctantly becomes a gendarme after being given an ultimatum by this father. He soon joins a team of Gendarmes led by an American CIA agent who are tasked with catching drug dealers, but who instead turn to...
Pommelien Thijs’ Atlas music video was released earlier this year, with the song reaching number one in the Belgian charts. The song is also featured on the Gedoe album, released on the 3rd of October. Charlie Speeckaert reunited with Pommelien to capture the music video, marking their fourth collaboration. ‘I’m very lucky that this was my...
Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne return to the big screen with their latest film, Jeunes mères (Young mothers). The film follows five young mothers; Jessica, Perla, Julie, Naïma and Ariane and their children, who are housed in a centre for young mothers. Jeunes mères had its world premiere in the main competition of the 2025 Cannes Film...
While pregnant with her second child, Kika (Manon Clavel) faces the sudden death of her partner. Heartbroken and completely broke, she sets her priorities straight. Directed by Alexe Poukine, Kika was captured by DOP Colin Lévêque, SBC. Poukine initially contacted Lévêque to work on her first documentary feature, Sans frapper. After discussing the project, Poukine decided to work...
Serving as a prequel to Rogue One, Andor follows Rebel spy Cassian Andor’s formative years of the Rebellion and his numerous missions for the cause. Season two of the show was captured by Christophe Nuyens SBC. Nuyens first got involved with Andor through a friend he’d worked with on Riviera in 2017. “David Meanti was a 1st AD and moved to the UK before becoming a producer,” begins Nuyens. “He...
Journal intime follows the relationship of two lovers in Larache, Morocco in an unspecific period. The film explores upon the hurdles that stand in their way in a society that is conservative and unforgiving of non-marital relationships. Directed by Mohamed ChrifTribak, the film was captured by Tribak’s frequent collaborator, Crînguta Pînzaru SBC. Pînzaru and Tribak first met at film school at La Fémis in Paris around 26 years ago. “We made a short film together...
Under the famous Las Vegas Strip, thousands of homeless people live in a vast network of dark, unsanitary tunnels. The Neon People focuses on their stories. Directed by Jean-Baptiste Thoret, the documentary was captured by Colin Lévêque SBC. “Many people actually don’t know about the tunnels,” begins Lévêque. “It’s really strangebecause when you start to dig...
Ghost Trail follows Hamid, as he joins a secret group tracking Syrian regime fugitives. His mission ultimately takes him to France, where he pursues his former torturer. Captured by Olivier Boonjing SBC, Ghost Trail competed for the Caméra d’Or at the 77th Cannes Film Festival. In 2019 Boonjing shot the short film Je serai parmi les amandiers (Among the Almond Trees) for the same production company (Films Grand Huit). “The film was director Marie Le Floc’h’s third...
Safe Harbor follows Tobias, a gifted hacker and his ambitious best friend Marco, intent on cracking into the tech billionaires club. The two are plunged headfirst into the chaos of organized crime when they cross paths with the Irish mob. DOP Wim Vanswijgenhoven SBC captured all eight episodes of the show. “I was contacted by Berry van Zwieten the line...
Directed by Sébastien Petretti and filmed on the island of Mauritius, Mo’zar Mon Style tells the story of Nolwenn, a young girl from the poor suburban neighborhood of Port- Louis, who joins the Mo’zar jazz school founded by the idealistic musician José Thérèse. Julien Lambert SBC served as cinematographer on the film. Julien first met Sébastien during their studies 15 years ago. “Sébastien often travels to Mauritius, as...
The film Young Hearts by director Anthony Schatteman was shown for the first time in France at the Chefs Op’ en Lumière film festival in Chalon-sur-Saône on 1 February. The film has already been released in Belgium since 18th of December 2024. The film tells the story of Elias, a...
Following Nuestras Madres, Cesar Diaz’s first film, which was awarded the Camera d’Or at the Festival de Cannes 2019, Virginie Surdej reunites with the Guatemalan director for a personal, partly autobiographical film. Set in Mexico City in 1986, the story follows Maria (played by Bérénice Bejo), a Guatemalan revolutionary activist,...
The first season of SAS Rogue Heroes(2022) – created by screenwriter/ producer Steven Knight, directed by Tom Shankland, and shot by DP Stephan Pehrsson – depicting the origins of the British Army Special Air Service (SAS) during the Western Desert Campaign of WWII, proved a five-star runaway success. The series...
During the 7th edition of the Chefs Op’ en Lumière festival (in Chalon-sur-Saône), we attended a screening of Thibault Emin’s feature film Else, photographed by SBC member Léo Lefèvre. The film takes place within the confines of the characters home, sheltered from an apocalypse raging outside. The epidemic responsible for...
The 7th edition of the Chef Op’ en Lumière festival took place from January 27 to February 2, 2025. It isdedicated to cinematographers, but also more broadly to anyone involved in making images at all stages of creation. This year’s festival featured eight European films in competition. This year’s Jury...
After responding to an emergency call from a mysterious woman, Mady, a young locksmith gets entangled in a bizarre case and must fight to prove his innocence. La nuit se traîne was brilliantly captured by DOP Sylvestre Vannoorenberghe SBC. “The director, Michiel Blanchart is a friend of mine, and we’ve been shooting short films for a few years now,” begins Vannoorenberghe. “From the time I...
The Ballet Lesson captures the deep intimate bond between a mother and daughter’s love that transcends time. The film has picked up several awards, including Best Directing, Best Cinematography, Best Storytelling, and the Gold Dolphin in the Health, Medicine, and Life Sciences category. Directed by YC Tom Lee (member of the Directors Guild of Taiwan), the film was...
During the summer of 1942, Antwerp authorities collaborated with the German occupiers to round up and deport more than 10,000 Jews. Tragically, only 500 of them would return after the war. This dark chapter in Antwerp’s history is now being brought to the fore. Directed by Thom Vander Beken, The Last Jewish Summer follows students in a secondary school...
Monsieur Aznavour follows the life of French-Armenian singer, songwriter and actor, Charles Aznavour from the beginnings of his career to the height of his fame. Captured by DOP Brecht Goyvaerts Monsieur Aznavour is released in cinemas 23rd October. When it came to Monsieur Aznavour, Goyvaerts was contacted by the producers. “One of the producers had tried to work with me...
Hearts of Stone follows Paula, a lonely street artist who spends her time entertaining people as a living statue. She longs for an impossible love with a stone statue named Agatha. Beautifully captured in warm, colourful hues by DP Hans Bruch Jr. Hearts of Stone won Best International at LA Shorts International Film Festival and Grand Prix for Best Live...
Based on Claire Keegan’s novel of the same name, Small Things Like These follows Bill Furlong who uncovers a disturbing secret at the local convent in the Irish town of New Ross. The film marks Frank van den Eeden’s third feature collaboration with director Tim Mielants. “I shot his graduation film, a few...