KASTEEL

An independent, Belgian, volunteer-based, short film production.

Première 07/06/2025 - 15:00 CC De Meent

Gemeenveldstraat 34, 1652 Beersel

PLOT

A lot can happen in one day. Today, we are faced with conflicting ideologies about sexuality and truth. We walk a tightrope between self-gratification and social responsibility. How far is too far and how much is too much when it comes to desire versus morality and the trail we leave behind?

A Belgian independent short film produced by (c) Irina du Plessis.

CAST

HENK

Nicolas Van Heuven 

Beersel, Belgium

JADE

Maud Arts 

The Netherlands

ANIKA

Annick Van Couwenberghe 

Mechelen, Belgium

Voice-over 

Jade Andrews

Cape Town, South Africa

Extra's

Sandrine Van Heuven

Beersel, Belgium 

 

Breunis Van Heuven

Ukkel, Brussels 

 

Myriam Dekens

Ukkel, Brussels 

 

Alice Van Heuven

Beersel, Belgium

 

Cléo Van Heuven

Beersel, Belgium

 

Gaëlle Vercammen

Drogenbos, Belgium

 

H Arthur Hermans

Schaerbeek, Belgium

 

 COLLABORATORS

Inge Lerno

Belgium, Nieuwpoort 

Dutch Script Proof-reader 🧾

Patrick Cerfontaine

Belgium, Brussels 

Sound Engineer and voice - Music 🎵 

Yves Hansquine

Belgium, Brussels 

Drums and percussion 🎵 

Bernard Decottignies

Belgium, Brussels

Bassist🎵 

Oliver Dösereck

Switzerland, Bern 

Software Support and Website Proofreading 💻

Desiree Rodriguez 

USA, Miami

Sound Hardware Advice 🎤 

Gaëlle Vercammen

Belgium, Drogenbos

Photographer 📸

H Arthur Hermans

Belgium, Schaerbeek

Make-up & Technical Advice 🎭

Sandrine Van Heuven

Belgium, Beersel

Logistical Support ⌚

&

CULT CAFÉ

https://www.cult-cafe.be/

KASTEEL VAN BEERSEL

https://www.visitbeersel.be/

CC DE MEENT

https://www.demeent.be/

GEMEENTE BEERSEL

https://www.beersel.be/

©ORANGE BLUES 

https://www.facebook.com/orange.blues.31/

 SPONSORS 

DELEX BELGIUM SRL

The Future is Electric

https://www.delex.eco/

ROTEAM SRL

Roof Experts

https://roteam.be/

Thanks to Orange Blues (c) for permission to use songs from their album "Pure Juice" - GET IT ON BANDCAMP ! (Link Below)

Writer, producer, director

Irina Du Plessis

The storyline of KASTEEL originated two years ago and was completed in early 2024. We will now continue filming and wrap up in early 2025. Steven Spielberg once said in a brief interview: 'Anyone can make a film these days! All you need is a smartphone!'

I decided to take up that challenge. This short film celebrates the simplicity of cinema, the cultural and linguistic heritage of my town over the past 10 years, Beersel, but also the hidden gems of acting talent that often don't get enough recognition!

In memory of my father. My mentor and my muse! Stelian Matei

TRIVIA

Facts and fiction about the short film KASTEEL. From concept to creation:

Oh! What's in a NAME ?

EVERYTHING!

  • The name KASTEEL comes from one of the 3 scenes shot in Beersel Castle, located on the outskirts of Brussels, in the beautiful Flemish-Brabant town of Beersel.
  • The film is also inspired by the idea of The Castle, a book by Franz Kafka. The idea of many doors leading nowhere, or worse, back to the beginning, when it comes to emotion, desire and executive actions that sometimes lead to irreversible consequences.

But what is the story actually about ?

Henk, Anika and Jade are our 3 main characters. The film explores the interactions between these characters, but never all at once until the very end. There is premeditation, deceit, love, tension and an unconventional sexual dynamic in each of their respective relationships. Each of their choices leads to irreversible consequences.

The challenge ?

Making a short film of about 30 minutes, with the most rudimentary equipment available for maximum quality. Was Steven Spielberg right? Is a smartphone all you need?

Find out at the premiere around March 2025!