How does one go from an idea for a genre film to a concrete project in French-speaking Belgium, given the artistic, economic, and professional constraints of the local landscape?
Genre cinema exists in Belgium, but it often remains fragile—difficult to finance, sometimes poorly defined, and frequently driven by passionate creators who must juggle artistic ambition, economic limitations, and professional realities. This session brings together screenwriters, directors, and support organizations to explore how an idea for a genre film can be transformed into a concrete project.
