Where Human Stories Become
Cinematic Legacies
For visionary founders at every stage of the journey.
Antoine Van Aerde
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.
PURPOSE HAS NO AGE
THE MAN WHO MOVED A MOUNTAIN
A LOVE SONG
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."
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.
ANTOINE VAN AERDE
ARCHITECTING YOUR CINEMATIC STORY
ⓒ 2025 | All rights reserved.
My creative studio and official business entity is Papilio Productions BV.
Architecting Your Cinematic Story
A suite of offerings designed to capture and immortalise your mission.
THE SPARK
To capture and broadcast your essential truth.
A potent, cinematic calling card for the digital age.Ideal For: Established creators and founders who want to anchor their mission and scale their story. This film is a powerful tool to answer the two biggest questions you face: "What's next?" and "How did you do it?"Key Process and DeliverablesThe Vision Architect Process: Pre-Production Discovery and Research, plus The 60-Minute Spark Interview.The Shoot: A Half-Day Immersive Film Shoot, ideal for capturing your story in one primary location.Post-Production and Craft: Cinematic Editing and Story Craft, Professional Colour and Sound Design, and Licensed Music.Final Assets: One ~2-3 Minute "Spark" Film and two Social Media Micro-Clips.Typical Timeline: 2-3 Weeks from FilmingStarting Investment: €2,250 (ex. VAT)
THE PORTRAIT
To codify your philosophy into a cinematic narrative masterpiece. The definitive story of your journey, told with depth and soul.Ideal For: Creators and founders whose story has evolved beyond a simple origin. This is for when "How did you do it?" requires a deeper answer, and "What's next?" involves charting a multi-year vision.Key Process and DeliverablesThe Vision Architect Process: Pre-Production Discovery focused on one primary subject, plus The 90-Minute Legacy Interview.The Shoot: One Full Day of Immersive Filming, which can be split into two half-day sessions for flexibility.Post-Production and Craft: Cinematic Editing and Story Craft, Professional Colour and Sound Design, and Licensed Music.Final Assets: One ~5-7 Minute "Portrait" Film, five Social Media Micro-Clips, and three Gallery-Quality Still Portraits.Typical Timeline: 3 to 4 Weeks from FilmingStarting Investment: €3,850 (ex. VAT)
THE LEGACY
For visionary founders and families: Transform your mission into a timeless generational asset. Designed to inspire your team, your industry, and generations to come.Key Process and DeliverablesThe Vision Architect Process: In-depth Discovery and Research including multiple key stakeholders, plus multiple Legacy Interviews.The Shoot: Multi-Day Filming and Production, with a bespoke schedule tailored to the scope of the story.Post-Production and Craft: Cinematic Editing and Story Craft, Professional Colour and Sound Design, and Licensed Music.Final Assets: One Definitive ~12-15+ Minute Legacy Film, one 60-Second Director's Cut Trailer, ten or more Social Media Micro-Clips and Thematic Assets, a Complete Still Portrait Library, and a Strategic Amplification Plan.Typical Timeline: 6 to 8+ Weeks from FilmingInvestment upon consultation.Each Legacy Film is a bespoke creation. The final investment is tailored to the unique scope of your story.
ANTOINE VAN AERDE
ARCHITECTING YOUR CINEMATIC STORY
ⓒ 2025 | All rights reserved.
My creative studio and official business entity is Papilio Productions BV.
Let's Create Together
For all project inquiries, commissions, and collaborations, please reach out via the form below.
Every cinematic portrait is a personal journey undertaken directly with me, Antoine Van Aerde. To ensure the highest level of professional clarity and service for every commission, my work is officially structured through my creative studio, Papilio Productions BV.
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 STORY
ⓒ 2025 | All rights reserved.
My creative studio and official business entity is Papilio Productions BV.