SAM COECKELBERGHS

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

About Me

Curiosity is the foundation of my creativity.
I believe in working in beta mode, constantly evolving, reinventing, and never giving up.

With more than 35 years of passion for video and film, I understand that behind every creative director stands a dedicated team of professionals.
My strength lies in empowering production and technical teams, giving them the space and trust to excel.

The best stories are born from craftsmanship, collaboration, and genuine enthusiasm.
And when viewers truly enjoy one of my many programs, commercials, reports, pilots, or events, I always say on set:
“Thank you, everyone, we did a fantastic job!”

30 Years Time Laps

Freelance Multicam Director| 2008- 2012

Work| TV Programs - Advertising - Opening Sequences - Trailers - Documentary- Multicam

Clients| DeMensen . VRT . VTM . VT4.

Freelance Sound Engineer| 1991 - 1996

Na. Ra. Fi Filmschool| 1988 - 1991

H. Drievuldigheidscollege Leuven| 1982 - 1988

S. Pieterschool Kessel-Lo| 1995 - 1981

Freelance Creative Director | 2012 - Present

Work| TV Programs - Advertising - Opening Sequences - Trailers - Events - Live Multicam

Clients|

DPG Media. Telenet . VRT . DDMC . Zodiak .

Eyeworks . Ded's It . Studio Brussel .

DeMensen . SBS . Fremantle . Mediafin . Roularta

Freelance Director| 1997- 2012

Work| TV Programma's - Advertising - generieken -trailers Documentaires

Clients| Woestijnvis . Ded's it. DeMensen . VRT . VTM . VT4.

Blockbusters

De XII Werken Vanoudenhoven - Blokken - Gala Van De Gouden Schoen - Fuel - De Grootste Belg - Villa Vanthilt - Café Corsari - 30 Jaar VTM - Familie - Nacht Van De Vlaamse Televisiesterren - VTMGO - CAZ - Monumentenstrijd - Mag Ik U Kussen? - Man Bijt Hond - Ook Getest Op Mensen - Coca Cola - DPG New Season Presentation - Jonas & Van Geel - Pluk De Dag - Music For Life - DVV Nuon - Tournee Generale - Phara - De Nationale Test - Hoe?Zo! - Effie Awards - De Allesweter - VTM Kids - Alleen Elvis, Broek weer aan spot, Rode Neuzen (K)Uur, Streamz, Manager van het jaar Roularta, The Future Of Europe Mediafin ..

The full Biography

Splitscreen

2025-2011