Eric Vander Borght

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WHO is this?

Eric muss das sehen, Eric muss das wissen!
"Eric must see this, Eric must know this!"
In other words, we must see in order to understand.

— Little Eric, late one night in the mid-sixties, watching his German uncle fix the bathroom door.

I Make Films Happen
I'm a filmmaker and photographer who has worked for decades in the film and television industry in many different capacities. My collaborations with directors have resulted in an Oscar-nominated film and an IDFA festival opening, among other multi-awarded films.

What excites me most about filmmaking today is how accessible and powerful the tools of our trade are and how they can be used to make moving stories, no matter the budget. The possibilities are endless.

Film Director
A storyteller and documentary maker at heart, I have produced corporate, commercial, and documentary films independently and for international organisations like the UN, the International Red Cross, and the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) – of which I was invited to its Nobel Peace Prize award ceremony in 2013 in Oslo.

My films are made for broadcast, web/social media, and events. I have a very hands-on approach to filmmaking, and I usually edit and DP my own projects.

Consultant/Coach
After decades in the industry, I have gained a significant amount of experience and knowledge that I enjoy sharing with others. I'm available to consult and/or give input as a dramaturge or co-director to help you make your film. I provide coaching services in all aspects of filmmaking and technical operations/requirements. I'm open to working with companies, agencies, and film directors.

If you need guidance, send me a message.

Photographer
Photography is an expression of who I am. I specialize in portrait, field, and event photography. One of my focuses also includes urban photography, which has been a passion of mine since my childhood in Brussels.

Technical Services
An all-round filmmaker, I provide filming and editing services and am comfortable implementing and managing technical solutions for live webcasts and TV studio facilities.

Photo by Lino Vander Borght

Decades of Experience
Notable clients of mine have included the UN, the International Red Cross, the European Commission, and the OPCW. My work has aired on numerous networks, including the BBC, CNN, ARTE, Euronews, TF1, TSR, RTBF, VRT, Radio Canada, YLE, and NOS.

I have also provided technical services for the BBC, CNN, APTN, Reuters, France 24, France 2, TVE, and others.

I can offer you solid expertise and all-round knowledge accumulated over decades of experience, in addition to a passion for making great films by telling compelling stories: the kind of stories that win hearts to persuade minds.

The rates of my services are dependent on your specific needs – generally I can accommodate budgets of all shapes and sizes.

Seize the Day, winner of the Best Music Video Award at the Independent Shorts Awards and at Indie Short Fest, Los Angeles, USA. More on seizethe.video

"Eric's track record during my tenure didn't just exceed performance expectations, it defied them."
Michael Luhan, former Spokesman and Head of Media & Public Affairs, OPCW, Nobel Peace Prize 2013
(full recommendation on LinkedIn)

WHAT about?

FILM PRODUCTION

Remembering Ieper

Grando Kitchens

Combustion Man

An Alien in our House

Click to play the above videos

Film and Video Production Clients
OPCW (Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons) • United Nations • UNDP • UNICEF • ICRC (International Committee of the Red Cross) • European Commission • Handicap International • All-TV • Belgian TV-RTBF/VRT • ARTE • TF1 • Radio Canada • NOS • Swiss TV-TSR and more

Documentaries
I have produced, shot, and/or edited numerous documentary films. Directed films include:
• God's Footprint
• The Strength of Angels
• Pas de frontière pour les poissons
• A Teacher's Mission
• Ich liebe Dich
• Buried Memories
• Combustion Man
• Which Side Do You Belong To?
• Fingerprints in the Mountains
• Out of Place

See left and below for examples of corporate and documentary productions.

Dramaturge/Artistic Adviser to Film Directors
A creative problem solver, I encourage and guide authors in executing their projects – by sometimes supervising the editing to the very frame – and bring integrity and clarity to a story to be a fair expression of who they are.

• One Oscar-nominated movie
War Photographer by Christian Frei
• One IDFA festival opening
Enjoy Poverty by Renzo Martens