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 aiming for societal impact.
Velvet Films credits include "Calle Málaga" (2025, Audience Award - Biennale di Venezia) and "The Blue Caftan" (2022, FIPRESCI Prize - Un Certain Regard) by Maryam Touzani, "Everybody Loves Touda" (2024, Cannes Premiere) by Nabil Ayouch, "The Lost Children" (2023, Karlovy Vary International Film Festival) by Michèle Jacob, the ARD Degeto series "Oktoberfest 1905" (2025, Best Series - Munich Film Festival) 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 CFO
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