Ostend Film Festival 2025
Ava, 14, is trying to find her way through the complex relationship between her divorced parents. Her mother, Naomi, a once-successful techno DJ, is determined to revive her career and stage an international comeback. Ava's father, Dominique, has stepped away from the frantic nightlife and now leads a quieter life. As Ava is increasingly drawn into her mother's vibrant world, she becomes entangled in the expectations and dreams of both her parents.
Credits
CAST
Billie Vlegels
Gorik Van Oudheusden
Veerle Baetens
PRODUCTION
Bart Van Langendonck
Jan Roosens
Raf Roosens
SCREENPLAY
Raf Roosens
Bert Van Dael
Jan Roosens
EDITING
Ward Geerts
Maarten Janssens
CINEMATOGRAPHY
Sander Vandenbroucke
ART DIRECTOR
Javor Malehounov
COSTUMES
Deborah Bloemen
SOUND
Gedeon Depauw
Contacts
Production
SAVAGE FILM
info@savagefilm.be
Co-production
PRPL
Co-production
ROCOCO
Co-production
VERSUS PRODUCTION
International Sales
INDIE SALES
info@indiesales.eu
Promotional pictures
News
Through its Next Step programme, La Semaine de la Critique guides the short-film directors who were selected for the competition towards their first feature film. Next Step is a 5-day workshop held in France in December. During the workshop, the filmmakers have the opportunity to discuss their projects with international experts and tutors so that they may be advised on their scripts, to understand the reality of the industry and define the right development strategy. Furthermore, the workshop organises meetings with music composers to promote the directors’ attention towards music scoring. This year, three composers will share their experience and expertise during one-to-one consultations with each director, so as to guide them optimally in their artistic choices. In partnership with the Moulin d’Andé-Céci, Next Step is supported by the CNC and the SACEM.
