Heleen Declercq
Brussels based director
About
Heleen Declercq is an accomplished director and cinematographer, based in the cultural heart of Brussels. By focusing on connection, Heleen has the ability to capture the essence of every subject she touches. Portraying the sensibility of the individual with the use of music and sound which always holds a special place in her work. And on the strength of ever striving to portray a sensible image through her lens – Heleen is most comfortable with the use of a docu-style in all genres.
From an early age, Heleen has been captivated by the power of imagery to tell stories. As a young girl she spent countless hours documenting her own world with her mother’s camcorder. As she grew older, her passion for documentary filmmaking led her to pursue formal training at the prestigious RITCS school of Arts in Brussels. Her graduate project, GIRLHOOD, has been selected for inclusion in numerous film festivals.
SELECTED PRESS & ACHIEVEMENTS
BRUZZ: Zij Hen Wij
HUMO: Zij Hen Wij
De Morgen: Zij Hen wij
HUMO.be: Plan A
Kortfilm.be: GIRLHOOD
2doc.nl: GIRLHOOD
BRUZZ: Interview ‘under the skin’
RBE: Bittersweet Baby
Kortfilm.be: Dear Angels
Vice Belgique: Achter Ramen
Kortilm.be: Chorus
IKL: Official competition Best short doc Dear Angels 2020
IKL: Winner documentary short GIRLHOOD 2017
Film fest Gent: Official selection GIRLHOOD 2017
Sheffield doc/fest: Official selection for GIRLHOOD 2017
