Exclusive Interview: Charlotte Hendrickx On Producing Movies in Hollywood

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Hollywood film and television producer Charlotte Hendrickx was born and raised in Antwerp, Belgium. Growing up as an only child, forcing her to find ways to keep active on her own, she soon discovered a love for dance. From an early age on she started taking ballet classes which eventually introduced her to world of arts and acting. A world she soon fell in love with. Now with an award-winning film under her belt, Charlotte is making her way towards the Oscars.

Congratulations on your wonderful achievements to date. What kind of projects are you drawn to?

The ones with a good story!  There’s nothing more frustrating than trying to make a good project out of a story that lacks content and structure. As long as that’s there, as long as the storyline is right, I’m up for the task. Of course, the setting and the team you work with are also important. The vibe has to be right.

What genre do you lean towards?

No particular genre actually. I’m reluctant to say a particular one just because there are so many, I haven’t tried yet but would love to do. Don’t want to limit myself to one specific genre. I was recently offered a couple of horror projects, but I’m just as comfortable with drama or period movies. Like I said, it’s all about how good the script is.

Tell us about the movie ‘Heated.’

‘Heated’ is a story about a brother and sister waiting for their mother to come home when they hear on the news about bushfires right near where they live. They have to make a choice, wait for their mother to return, who is not picking up her phone. Or evacuate their home. You will have to watch the movie to know what it has become and what the consequences are. I’m not going to give it away.

We understand you also directed this project. Can you explain a little about your process as a director?

Yes, Duke Pierce and Oliver Boone wrote the script and offered me the directing position. I was pretty nervous cause I’d only been observing directors until that moment, but I was very honored and grateful for their trust.

We all sat down together and talked about what they envisioned for the movie. I wanted to honor the story they had written. Throughout the whole process we worked very closely together, listening to each other’s ideas and making it a very successful project.  It shows again how important team spirit is.

Another project of yours, the movie ‘Enough’ has been receiving awards and accolades. Tell us about it.

‘Enough,’ written by Fabrizio Daniele, is a story about a young actress struggling with self-doubt. An aspect that is recognizable to all. What makes me so proud to be involved in this project is that it shows we often treat ourselves with so little kindness. We shouldn’t be so hard on ourselves and that includes me. I often set the bar very high for myself and don’t settle for less.

What type of movies do you like to watch for downtime?

I love a good drama. Comedies are really a hit or miss for me. I can’t always connect with them the way I can with a drama. I also really enjoy period movies. History fascinates me.

If you could produce any Academy Award winning movie from the past, what would it be and why?

Ooh, there’s so many I would have loved to be a part of! ‘Out of Africa’, ‘Gladiator’, ‘Slumdog Millionaire’, ‘Lord of the Rings: Return of the King’, ‘Argo’… just to name a few.

Best or most memorable showbiz moment so far?

It’s not really a showbiz moment but it sort of is… I graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and the ceremony took place at the Dolby Theatre where The Oscars take place every year. It just made you dream about all the possibilities and goals you could reach.

What is one motto you live by?

“Never give up.” I think it changes over the years but this one has been pretty constant throughout. I wouldn’t be where I am today, would not have achieved what I have today if I did not walk-through life with that motto in mind.

What’s up next?

I have a couple of really exciting international projects lined up, but I’m bound to secrecy.

Are you active on social media?

Oh yes, most of my latest news can be found on Instagram

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