What if your own mind became your greatest enemy?
A multi-award-winning short film from writer-director Charlotte Verminck — a 23-minute psychological journey through self-doubt, transformation, and the silent battles we rarely speak about.
THE STORY
Elle Davis, a rising artist on the verge of her breakthrough, is also on the brink of self-destruction. Beneath her creative gift lurks a relentless inner voice — one that twists every thought into torment.
When an opportunity at an elite art school arises, Elle sees it as her chance to silence the chaos. But under the gaze of the enigmatic Ms. Margret, her deepest fears resurface, and her thoughts begin to manifest in ways she can no longer ignore.
Elle must take a leap of faith — one that will redefine not just her art, but her existence.
FROM THE FILMMAKER
"We process 70,000 thoughts a day. Eighty percent of them are negative. Mind of Thoughts is my way of giving shape to the invisible — turning intrusive thoughts into something visceral, tangible, and raw."
— CHARLOTTE VERMINCK
CRITICAL RECEPTION
“A hypnotic and poetic exploration of the human mind — where failure turns into transformation.”
THE HOLLYWOOD TIMES
"A testament to cinematic talent. Extremely original and artistically sophisticated in its visual design, with an emotional core that resonates."
SHNIT WORLDWIDE
"A rare and refined film in which movement amplifies the story rather than overtakes it. Crafted with remarkable care and depth."
SELIG FILM NEWS
FESTIVAL JOURNEY
A journey across the Atlantic.
From Hollywood to Italy, from New York to Barcelona — selected by international juries, programmed alongside Oscar-winning work, opening festivals at UNESCO World Heritage venues.
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World Premiere – 25th Beverly Hills Film Festival
TCL Chinese 6 Theatres, Hollywood, CA
Opening Film – 10th Ferrara Film Festival, Italy
Programme unveiled at the 82nd Venice Biennale
Winner – Best International Short - BHIFF
Los Angeles, CA
Winner – Best European Short - L'HIFF
Barcelona, Spain
Winner – Best Sound - Festival of Cinema
New York City
Selection – Worcester Film Festival
BIFA-qualifying, UK
Selection – 17th Lighthouse International, 21st LA Femme, and more.
A film. A documentary. A conversation.
One curated evening.
MIND OF THOUGHTS · THE LIVE EXPERIENCE
Mind of Thoughts has become more than a film. The Screening & Conversation Experience travels internationally — to cultural institutions, civic organisations, universities, and private events — pairing the film with a 40-minute behind-the-scenes documentary and a live, intimate conversation with the filmmaker.
Attended by Te Gek?!, Belgium's leading mental health awareness organisation, with proceeds from the premiere supporting their work.
The conversation it opens does not stop when the lights come on.
THE FILMMAKER
Charlotte Verminck
A Belgian writer-director working at the intersection of film, movement, and visual storytelling. Her work explores the inner architecture of thought — the tension, transformation, and quiet wars that shape how we experience life — and integrates choreography as a narrative tool, in close collaboration with movement directors and visual artists.
Founder of Above The Nerve, a creative production company building emotionally driven, visually refined work for film, brands, and cultural collaborations.
New narrative work and collaborations are in development.
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It's a battle not easily won, but if there's one thing in this life worth winning...
this is it.