Forged in fire
A film by Jules Mathôt
2026 | CHILDREN’S DOCUMENTARY | 15’
Mila and Amélie share a special hobby: they are both members of the youth fire brigade. There, they train to master the challenges of the firefighting profession. During intense exercises, boundaries fade and Mila and Amélie lose themselves in the imagination of the job. They extinguish fires, find their way through smoke, and learn resuscitation. In an environment where cooperation and trust are central, their friendship grows with every drill.
CREDITS
Written & Directed by Jules Mathôt
with Amélie Pauwels - Callebaut & Mila Sterck
original music by Bolis Pupul
director of photography Matthee Van Holderbeke
sound recordings Andries Essel
editing Frank van den Bogaart
sound editing Pol De Plecker
color grading Raf Enckels
sound mix Wannes Vanspauwen
Produced by WHILE WE’RE HERE As part of KET & DOC
With the support from FLANDERS AUDIOVISUAL FUND (VAF)
in co-production with VRT-KETNET
With the support from THE BELGIAN FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TAX SHELTER BY GALLOP TAX SHELTER
TRAILER
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR
Jules Mathôt (1997) is a Dutch director and producer based in Ghent, Belgium. He graduated from KASK School of Arts Gent with Night by Night (2021), which premiered at the 48th edition of Film Fest Gent. In 2024, Jules finished In the Palm of My Hand, a co-creative experiment that brings together footage made by 41 participants. The film was created in collaboration with Cinemaximiliaan, a Brussels-based organisation that supports newcomers. Currently, Jules is working on several productions while working on a new children's documentary.
