Anthony Schatteman

Director, Writer, Actor, Producer

Anthony Schatteman is a Belgian filmmaker. He is a graduate of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts (KASK) in Ghent, later earning a master’s degree in Film Studies and Visual Culture from the University of Antwerp. His work consistently explores the lives of young people and the dynamics of their relationships, often highlighting themes of emerging sexuality and homoerotic tension. Through a stylized approach, minimal dialogue, and a focus on subtle, hard-to-articulate emotions, he creates universal characters that resonate with the audience.

Known For

  • Young Hearts
    Young Hearts2024
  • High Tides
    High Tides3 seasons
  • Kiss Me Softly
    Kiss Me Softly2012
  • Northern Lights
    Northern Lights1 season
  • Follow Me
    Follow Me2015
  • Petit ami
    Petit ami2017
  • Hello, Stranger
    Hello, Stranger2016
  • The Male Gaze: The Heat of the Night
    The Male Gaze: The Heat of the Night2019
  • 2DEZIT
    2DEZIT5 seasons
  • Dutch Touch
    Dutch Touch2023
  • Boys on Film 17: Love Is the Drug
    Boys on Film 17: Love Is the Drug2017
  • New Queer Visions: Seeing Is Believing
    New Queer Visions: Seeing Is Believing2020
  • Boys on Film 16: Possession
    Boys on Film 16: Possession2017