Velvet Films was created in 2016 by Sebastian Schelenz, producer and Christophe Jouret, entrepreneur. In May 2017 André Sommerlatte joined the team as associate producer.
Velvet Films focalizes on the development and the production of international feature films, as well as the emergence of Belgian filmmakers. Our desire is to work with ambitious partners to craft films with strong subjects and a unique vision. Without wanting to limit itself to a genre, Velvet Films perceives itself as a hub of exchange between talents and cultures, aiming to produce diversified films with high quality content.
Velvet Films credits include "Everybody Loves Touda" (2024) by Nabil Ayouch (Cannes Premiere 2024), "The Lost Children" (2023) by Michèle Jacob (Karlovy Vary International Film Festival) "The Blue Caftan" (2022) by Maryam Touzani (FIPRESCI Prize - Un Certain Regard 2022), "Employee of the Month" (2021) by Veronique Jadin (Tribeca Film Festival), the ZDF Studios series "The Window" (2022) and "Aspergirl" (2023) (Best Actor Award at Series Mania).
Sebastian Schelenz
Producer & founder
sebastian@velvetfilms.be
Christophe Jouret
Co-founder
christophe@velvetfilms.be
André Sommerlatte
Associate Producer
andre@velvetfilms.be
Jean-Pierre Boschetti
Production administrator
jp@velvetfilms.be
Élise Lardinois
Junior Head of Production
elise@velvetfilms.be
Laura Agüera Santiago
Production Assistant
laura@velvetfilms.be
Harold YGOUF
Production Assistant
harold@velvetfilms.be
VELVET FILMS
107 avenue Besme
1190 Brussels - Belgium