Bilico is an independent film production company based in Brussels. Founded in 2025 by producer Caroline Houben, who has been active in the European audiovisual sector for over 15 years, the company draws on proven expertise in production, international co-production and the financial structuring of projects. Bilico develops, produces and co-produces innovative and socially engaged films by emerging and established Belgian and international filmmakers. The company focuses on auteur projects with a strong artistic identity, developed within a framework of European co-production. In 2026, its first production, the short film Objet d’énigme by Chiara Caterina, was selected for the official competition at the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR – Tiger Short Competition), marking the company’s ambitious positioning on the international stage.
Alongside its production activities, Bilico offers consultancy and strategic support for audiovisual projects, including dramaturgical analysis, positioning and financial strategy for (co-)production. These services may include executive production, both in Belgium and within the framework of international co-productions. The company also organises residencies and training programmes dedicated to screenwriting and project development, helping to strengthen skills and boost the dynamism of Brussels’ audiovisual ecosystem.