Jacques-Henri Bronckart

Versus Production isn’t your average film company—nah, it’s more like a creative playground where bold filmmakers get to mess around, take risks, and actually make the kinds of movies they want to see. Jacques-Henri Bronckart kicked things off back in ‘99, not just to crank out content, but to give new directors some real breathing room. They started by backing short films, letting rookies experiment before diving into features. It’s never been about churning out cookie-cutter flicks; it’s about backing artists, building trust, and letting stories unfold in all their unpredictable glory. Honestly, you look at their lineup and it reads like a who’s who of Belgian cinema—Ultranova, Eldorado, The Giants, The First, the Last. They’ve worked with everybody from Bouli Lanners to Joachim Lafosse, and the list just keeps growing. Versus doesn’t just throw money at projects, either. They stick around for the long haul, mentoring, collaborating, and making sure filmmakers get what they need. Every movie is treated like a new adventure, not just another notch on the belt. But here’s the kicker—they don’t just stick to local talent. Versus has serious coproduction chops, jumping in on everything from Cannes favorites to offbeat gems with directors from all over. Think Danielle Arbid’s Dans les champs de bataille, Rachid Bouchareb’s Indigenes, and even quirky stuff like Quentin Dupieux’s Realite. Plus, they’ve got a real thing for Flemish auteurs with their own weird universes. Between the international buzz and the homegrown hits, these folks basically help define what Belgian film looks like today.