Mind of Thoughts Gains Momentum on the International Festival Circuit

Mind of Thoughts continues to build momentum on the international festival circuit, following a series of key moments that have marked its growing global presence.

Director Charlotte Verminck and actress Berthe Tanwo Njole on set of Mind of Thoughts, a film gaining international recognition across major festival platforms © Selina De Maeyer.

After its world premiere in Hollywood at the 25th anniversary edition of the Beverly Hills Film Festival, the film went on to receive the Best International Film award in Los Angeles, followed by further recognition in New York, where it was awarded Best Sound at the Festival of Cinema NYC.

Blending psychological storytelling with a strong visual and sonic language, Mind of Thoughts explores the power of thought and its impact on daily life, following a young artist navigating the tension between inner doubt and creative breakthrough.

“We often think we are not good enough, or that we can always do better,” says director Charlotte Verminck. “With this film, I wanted people to feel less alone in those thoughts - and perhaps begin to see them differently.”

Alongside its festival recognition, Verminck was also nominated for Best First-Time Director at the Red Movie Awards in France - further reflecting the film’s growing presence within the international landscape.

With a background spanning multiple visual formats and a strong emphasis on movement, emotion, and cinematic language, Verminck’s work is rooted in exploring the inner world through a sensory and expressive lens, where image and sound work together to translate what often remains unspoken.

As Mind of Thoughts continues to travel across international platforms, it increasingly positions itself as a Belgian production with global resonance - connecting with audiences across cultures through a shared emotional experience.

Originally published by the Belgian Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation.