About Hans Vercauter
Hans Vercauter is a Belgian film and commercial director celebrated for his eclectic storytelling, surreal touches, and his ability for turning the everyday into something warm and cinematic.
His work balances polished visuals with narratives that often veer into the unexpected — in all the right ways.
In the commercial world, Hans has directed international campaigns for high-profile clients including Hyundai, Lavazza, Facebook, Mastercard, Proximus, Samsonite, Orange and many more...
Before establishing himself as an independent director, he was part of the Helvetica directing duo.
His commercial work was created since then under the name Camera Says No.
He kicked off his career in the world of short films, quickly picking up awards and attention. FLAT41 earned the Jury Prize at the Leuven Kort Festival, while WOLF ’S MILK took home the Jury Prize at the World Film Festival in Montreal (no wolves or dairy harmed). More recently, he directed the television series Dood Spoor (Dead End) alongside Malin-Sarah Gozin, creator of Apple TV’s hit-series Bad Sisters.
Coming from an editing background he knows how to make every frame count!
Hans’s background in fiction continues to shape his commercial work, infusing it with emotional depth and a keen eye for performance — not to mention the occasional on-set animal wrangling.
He is available for projects worldwide and is rarely far from a camera.
As a passionate photographer, Hans often experiments with analog film and his trusted 4x5 camera.
When he's not behind the lens, you’ll likely find him on his race bike, around horses, or perfecting his espresso affogato game — because creativity needs caffeine and sweets.
Hans lives in Antwerp with his family.
WELCOME HANS!!
Filmography Hans Vercauter
FICTION WORK
Dood Spoor
Produced by Caviar
For Streamz & Play Media
Wolfsmilk
Produced by Caviar
Vali
Produced by Lovo Films
AWARDS Hans Vercauter
Dood Spoor (Dead End) – 2025
TV Fiction, 6 x 50 min, Ratio 2.00, Dolby Stereo
• Premiere: Film Festival Ostend (Belgium) 2025
• Play4 Media / Streamz
• Official Intl. Competition Cannes Series 2025
Vali – 2015
Short film, 15 min, Ratio 2.35, Dolby Stereo
• Official Competition: Leuven Short Film Festival (Belgium) 2015
• Official Selection: Austin Film Festival (USA) 2016
• Official Competition: Interfilm (Germany) 2016
• Official Selection: Copenhagen Film Festival (Denmark) 2018
Wolfsmelk (Wolf’s Milk) – 2013
Short film, 16 min, Ratio 2.35, Dolby Stereo
• World Premiere: Montreal World Film Festival (Canada) 2013
#Winner: Le Prix Du Jury
• Official Selection: Raindance (UK) 2013
• Official Competition: SHNIT (Switzerland) 2013
• Official Competition: Miami Short Film Festival (USA) 2013
• Official Competition: Leeds International Film Festival (UK) 2013
• Official Competition: Leuven Short Film Festival (Belgium) 2013
• Official Competition: European Independent Film Festival (Paris – France) 2014
• Official Competition: Kaliber35 Film Festival (Munich – Germany) 2014
• Official Competition: Buscho International Film Festival (Budapest – Hungary) 2014
• Official Selection: Film Festival Ostend (Belgium) 2014
• Official Selection: Festival du Film Namur (Belgium) 2014
Flat41 – 2002
Short film, 13 min, S16mm, Ratio 1.85, Dolby Stereo
• International Film Festival Ghent – 2002
• nternational Short Film Festival Leuven – 2002
#Winner: Best Debut
• International Film Festival Ghent – Selection Best Shorts – 2003
Dood van het Verlangen / Dead of Desire – 2009
Documentary, 55 min, Telenet/PRIME