The Illusion of a Boom: Why the Belgian Film Industry is Secretly Under Pressure

Belgian cinema is shooting more than ever, but behind the festival glitz lies a fragile reality of shrinking budgets, rising costs, and a severe lack of local theater screens.

While all industry indicators seem to be flashing green, the reality on the ground tells a slightly different story. Shoots are running back-to-back, festival selections are multiplying, and projects…