Gilles Coulier (born 30 October 1986) is a Belgian director/scriptwriter and producer known for the film 'Cargo' (2017) and the television series 'De Dag' ('Double Take') and 'Bevergem' ('The Natives'). Coulier studied Audiovisual Arts at the Sint-Lukas Brussels University College of Art and Design. Graduation film of the 3rd Bachelor year was the Short film 'Iceland'.[1] This short was selected for the 2010 Cannes Film Festival[2] in the Cinefondation section, Abu Dhabi Film Festival[3] and The Leeds Film Festival. 'Iceland' won a 'Flemish Film Fund' Wildcard[4] in 2010 for Best Fiction Short at the International Shortfilm Festival of Leuven in December 2009 and the Sabam Prize for Best Belgian Short at the FIFIB Brussels. The film was shot in Ostend and tells the story of an ex-prisoner trying to pick up life. The short film 'Paroles'[5] was nominated for several International Film Festivals and was the Jury Prize Winner at the International Shortfilm Festival of Leuven[6] in December 2010. The film was shot in Ostend and tells the story of 2 brothers in search of their father. Coulier graduated in September 2011 and used the 'Flemish Film Fund Wildcard' to create his first professional short 'Mont Blanc'. This short was produced by Dirk Impens for Menuet Films[7] and was coached by Felix Van Groeningen, known as the director of 'The Misfortunates' and 'The Broken Circle Breakdown'. 'Mont Blanc' was selected in April 2013 for the 2013 Cannes Film Festival in the Official Shortfilm Competition.[8] In 2012 he joined the writers room of Bevergem (The Natives) with Bart Vanneste, Wannes Cappelle and Dries Heyneman. Coulier founded production company 'De Wereldvrede' with actor Gilles De Schryver and Wouter Sap to produce the series. Coulier directed the series in 2014 and when Bevergem aired in 2015 the results were unforeseen. A 25% market share for Canvas, several international festival selections and prizes. in 2015 Coulier co-wrote and directed his first feature film, 'Cargo' with an international premiere at the San Sebastian Film Festival and a national premiere at The Ostend Film Festival. Cargo was nominated for over 20 festivals with highlights at the BFI London Film Festival, Göteborg Film Festival and the prize for 'Best Screenplay' at the Thessaloniki Film Festival. In 2017 Cargo was nominated for Les Magrittes Du Cinema for Best Flemish Film. In 2018 the series 'De Dag' ('Double Take') aired. Coulier directed 8 out of 12 episodes, written by Jonas Geirnaert and Julie Mahieu. In 2013 Coulier started the production company 'De Wereldvrede', together with actor Gilles De Schryver. In 2018 Gilles Coulier was awarded the Jo Röpke Award and the prestigious Cultural Award of the Royal University of Leuven for his work.
Gilles De Schryver is a Belgian film & theatre actor, writer and producer. His remarkable continuous activity throughout all these facets make him one of the most broad-scoped talents of his generation. De Schryver started on the stage where, as an actor and playwright, he quickly became artistic director of a middle-sized state-funded Flemish theatre company called 'het KIP'. He was seen in a multitude of award-winning theatre shows in- and outside of Europe in Dutch, in English as well as in French. He has freelanced for other Belgian and Dutch theatre companies for over 15 years. As a film actor De Schryver has more than 500 shooting days on his record and is internationally perhaps most known by larger audiences for his performances in critically acclaimed TV-series and feature films 'Code 37' and 'Hasta La Vista (Come as you are)'. As a film producer he has produced shorts and music videos, but is internationally primarily known for producing the highly acclaimed Flemish hit series 'The Natives' (8x45'), and Gilles Coulier's feature film debut 'Cargo'.
After many years in the French music industry as an artist and a producer (BMG, SONY, EMI), he starts to train and work as an actor appearing in TV series (M6, TF1...) and movies like District 13 (Europacorp) or Cortex (Wild Bunch). He then leaves Paris for Barcelona to direct and produce his first feature film, a Sci-fi comedy shot guerrilla style. That movie and the next one will be premiere at the Sitges film festival. His 3rd and 4th movie met with international distribution. He is now in post production for his 5th feature film: "Anarchy Radio", to be released shortly. Always open to new challenges and working as a multitask content creator, writing, directing and editing, he is now preparing new projects at different stages of development.
Gilles Geary is known for Echo Boomers (2020), Archive 81 (2022) and The I-Land (2019).
Gilles Legardinier is known for Complètement cramé (2023), Arbres et forêts remarquables, un univers à explorer (2021) and Thé ou café (1996).
Gilles Lellouche was born on 5 July 1972 in Savigny-sur-Orge, Essonne, France. He is an actor and director, known for Tell No One (2006), Sink or Swim (2018) and Little White Lies (2010).
Gilles Marchand was born on 18 June 1963 in Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. He is a writer and director, known for Qui a tué Bambi? (2003), The Night of the 12th (2022) and With a Friend Like Harry... (2000).
Gilles Marini exploded onto the scene as "Dante", the Casanova living in the beach house next door to Kim Cattrall's "Samantha" on the Sex and the City: O Filme (2008) movie, a role which has earned him international recognition. Though people went to the theatres to see Carrie, Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte, they left with one thing on their mind....Gilles's shower scene. Gilles has been seen on television on Ugly Betty (2006), Dirty Sexy Money (2007), Mentes Criminosas (2005), Windfall (2006) and in several soap operas, including The Bold and the Beautiful (1987) and Passions (1999). His recent film credits include "One and the Other" (L'Une et L'Autre (2007)), Piratas do Caribe: No Fim do Mundo (2007) and The Boys & Girls Guide to Getting Down (2006). Gilles has appeared in many television commercials and print ads for companies like Budweiser, Clairol, Coca Cola, Ross, Chrysler, Fila, GNC, Infiniti, Mervins, Avon, Lord and Taylor, Robinsons May, etc. Gilles was born in Grasse, France. After working as a baker in his father's bakery since he was 8-years-old and graduating from high school, Gilles joined the French army and was stationed in Paris, where he acted as a fireman for the famous Brigade des Sapeurs Pompiers de Paris. It was in Paris where Gilles met Fred Goudon, a famous photographer who introduced Gilles to the world of modeling. After fulfilling his military duties, Gilles decided to go to the United States to learn English while working as a model. In his spare time, Gilles enjoys playing soccer as part of a neighborhood team. He also teaches martial arts to his son, Georges Marini. Gilles currently resides in California with his wife Carole, son Georges, and daughter Juliana.
Gilles Morvan is known for Hubie Halloween (2020), Final Fantasy XV (2016) and Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City (2012).