ANTOINE VAN AERDE
Where
human Stories become
cinematic legacies
A documentary filmmaker's approach to capturing the truth that drives your mission.
Revealing essence
restoring connection
Antoine illuminates human essence through documentaries, empowering connection and purposeful creation.
Portrait documentaries built around a simple truth:
IT ALL BEGINS WITH A PERSON.
ANDRÉ: PURPOSE HAS NO AGE
BROEDER WILLY: THE MAN WHO MOVED A MOUNTAIN
ANNIE: A LOVE SONG
KAYLEIGH: THE ART OF NOTICING
Our minds are wired to interpret the world through stories.
In an era of digital fragmentation, human stories are essential for rebuilding meaningful relationships and collective purpose.
“The most beautiful story ever created about me.“
Sarah Parent
Founder
“Antoine's direction captures personal reflections and experiences without distraction.“
IMPACT STORIES IN THE MAKING
across South Africa, Mozambique, Egypt and Botswana.
GRANT: FOUNDER OF LOZIBA
AMANDA: FOUNDER OF MULALA MARINE SANCTUARY
WALTER: FOUNDER OF SHARKWISE PROJECT
HASSAN: GRAFFITI PAINTER
MAYRA: WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER
MTETO: OPERA SINGER
NICK: MUSICIAN
TEBBI: WILDLIFE GUIDE
MARTIN: CULTURE GUIDE
OUR FRAGMENTED WORLD NEEDS AUTHENTIC STORIES MORE THAN EVER.
Through portrait documentaries, I help reveal forgotten dimensions, inspire connection, and preserve what makes us human. Trusted by creators, purpose-driven brands, family histories, and diverse communities.
In the field:
courage inspires courage
“Antoine knows how to
capture my thoughts.“
Anna Pixner
Athlete
THE CASE FOR AN
AUTHENTIC PORTRAIT DOCUMENTARY.
1. Clarifies Your Purpose
Distills your journey into a clear and tangible purpose.
2. Preserves Your Legacy
Captures your essential DNA as a timeless gift for future generations.
3. Amplifies Your Impact
Expands your reach, builds credibility, and attracts new opportunities.
4. Cuts Through the Noise
Cuts through digital noise to create deep, authentic human connection.
5. Sparks a Movement
Inspires a community and sparks collective, purpose-driven action.
ANTOINE VAN AERDE
Your story is your most valuable asset. As a Vision Architect, I partner with founders, families, and brands to translate that story into a timeless cinematic legacy. My process begins with deep listening, honed across four continents, to reveal the human truth at the center of your work. That truth becomes a film designed to build trust and amplify impact. My debut documentary, “The Missionary,” was selected by four film festivals. When you are ready to honor your story, I invite you to book a Vision Call.
Where story becomes movement
“Antoine helps you find your own, and
reveals your most authentic self.“
Soumaya Verder
Founder
From Vision to Film
My role as a Vision Architect is to see the human truth at the center of your work and translate it into a cinematic legacy. This is more than filmmaking; it's a collaborative process to build trust, inspire action, and honor your journey. This reel is a collection of those moments. See the vision in motion.
CONTACT ANTOINE
I am a native speaker of Dutch, English and have an
upper-intermediate proficiency in French.[email protected]
ANTOINE VAN AERDE
ARCHITECTING YOUR CINEMATIC LEGACY
ⓒ Antoine Van Aerde 2025