Cindy Keyaerts
EN/FR Producer - Researcher (Film/VFX/Stage industries, media, arts and heritage institutions)
Stage performer
Writer
Producer
Research fellow
Project manager
Bouvignies [Ath] (7803) Belgium
Project initiator
Available
Junior producer with a demonstrated history of working in the motion pictures and stage industries, as well as in archaeological research and artefacts handling. Skilled in Art History, Production/Event Management, Media Relations, Film Production, Art Direction and Stage Performance. Strong programs and projects management with two Master's degrees from Brussels University and a PGDip focused on Classical Acting from London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
▪ Diplomas completed with highest grades.
▪ Archaeological excavations in Egypt.
▪ Active member of the British Actors Equity Union for 11 years.
▪ Production of a Franco Dragone's show awarded at St Petersburg (EUBEA) and Los Angeles (THEA).
▪ Author of a short drama in development, dedicated to Irish literary heritages.
▪ 12 years of collaboration in several artistic productions.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
▪ Diplomas completed with highest grades.
▪ Archaeological excavations in Egypt.
▪ Active member of the British Actors Equity Union for 11 years.
▪ Production of a Franco Dragone's show awarded at St Petersburg (EUBEA) and Los Angeles (THEA).
▪ Author of a short drama in development, dedicated to Irish literary heritages.
▪ 12 years of collaboration in several artistic productions.
Producer
screen.brussels Digital Media cluster
Since 2017
- Production company in development focused on film content mixing ancient heritages and new technologies.
In partnership with screen.brussels, hub.brussels and the Audiovisual Screenwriters Association.
Current project:
ECHOES
▪ Genre: fantasy / drama
▪ Country: BE / UK / IE
▪ Language: English
Classical stage performer
British Actors Equity Union
Since September 2007
- Casting in progress [UK]:
▪ Death on the Nile, dir. Kenneth Branagh, Twentieth Century Fox. - London West End credits [UK]:
▪ As You Like It, dir. Penelope Cherns.
▪ Mac Beth, dir. Andrew Visnevski.
▪ A Midsummer Night's Dream, dir. Peter James et Matt Peover. - Pinewood Studios credits [UK]:
▪ Gone for a Dance, dir. Alain Berliner
▪ Angel, dir. François Ozon
▪ Mr Nobody, dir. Jaco Van Dormael
▪ Erased, dir. Philipp Stölzl - Casting selections: The Hobbit (Wingnut Films, Peter Jackson), Wrath of the Titans (Rabbit Hole Pictures, Louis Leterrier), Snow
White and the huntsman (Roth Films, Palak Patel), Nadha (Franco Dragone), Les Miserables (BBC TV-series, Tom
Shankland).
Research fellow - Drama & New technologies
UQAM / Université Libre de Bruxelles
Since 2017
- "The Actor Creature".
Doctoral study project around the theme of "The Actor Creature ", aiming to create a Belgian-English research unit focused on Drama and VFX interactions.
Ongoing process at the Faculty of Philosophy and Social Sciences - Department of History, Arts and Archeology. Supervising professor: Eugène Warmenbol
Production manager
Franco Dragone Entertainment Group
May 2015
to January 2017
- Décrocher La Lune asbl: Production Manager - "Artists Protocol" management of the urban opera "Décrocher La Lune"
2015, in collaboration with Luc Petit Création. - Espace Dragone asbl: Member of the selection committee and
coordinator of "Festival 5 sur 5" [2015], the national documentaries and shorts films competition.
Exhibitions manager
Plateforme muséale de la Région du Centre
January 2016
to January 2017
- "Tête-à-Têtes: 50 ans de tirages limités" - Daily Bul & C° Centre (26.04> 28.08.2016). Project supervisor in charge of the design and the media exposure of the exhibition.
- "Helga Dejaegher: Turbulences Intimes" - Maison Folie de Mons (10> 12.06.2016). Editorial work exposing the artist's creative approach and introducing the purpose of
the exhibition. - "Edition, presse: Chemins de traverse" - Maison Losseau de Mons (16.09> 20.11.2016).
Project supervisor in charge of the inventory of "La Campagne de dérision (1979-1980)" collection, for Daily-Bul & C° Centre. - "Le Daily-Bul et la photographie" - Daily-Bul & C° Centre (8.10>18.12.2016).
Project supervisor in charge of the design and media exposure of the exhibition.
Journalist
CCRC - Communication et Promotion dept
November 2015
to January 2017
- Reporter: Investigating, running interviews and writing articles on temporary exhibitions and creative projects in the areas of visual, performing, digital and literary arts.
- Editorial work promoting cultural operators: development of promotional reports (Le Soir, La Nouvelle Gazette) and press releases for museums.
Production assistant
BBC Films
August 2005
to November 2005
- "As You Like It" (2006) by Kenneth Branagh. Actors direction assistantship.
Researcher
CReA - Université Libre de Bruxelles
2002
to 2003
- Luxor (Egypt): Member of the Belgian campaign of archaeological excavations in the Theban Necropolis [M.A.N.T.], under the supervision of R. Tefnin, 2003.
- Viroinval (Belgium): Member of the campaign of archaeological excavations of Matagne-la-Grande, under the
supervision of P. Cattelain, 2002.
Trainee fellowship student - Archaeology and cultural events
Université Libre de Bruxelles
2000
to 2004
- Cheslé - Berismenil (Belgium): Member of the campaign of archaeological excavations of the Celtic fortification wall, under the supervision of P. P.
Bonenfant, 2002. - Cultural events (exhibitions and festivals):
▪ Participation in the creation of the following temporary exhibitions:
- "Archéologie de l'Ephémère. La Vannerie en Gaule romaine", Gallo-Roman Space, Ath (Belgium), 2000.
- "Beautés d'Egypte", Musée du Malgré-Tout, Treignes (Belgium), 2002-2003.
▪ Communication officer of "Festival au Carré", Centre Le Manège & Théâtre Royal, Mons (Belgium),
- "Archéologie de l'Ephémère. La Vannerie en Gaule romaine", Gallo-Roman Space, Ath (Belgium), 2000.
- History, History of art and archeology, ancient civilizations, Excavations techniques and site management, Historical criticism, Media communication and promotion (lectures, courses, articles), Museum conservation, restoration and heritage preservation, Museology and exhibition design, Ancient languages, Expertise.
- Acting, Voice, Movement, Physical Theatre, Singing (mezzo-soprano D3-A5), Proficient classical, contemporary, jazz, latin and period dance, Textual analysis and contextual studies, Voiceover, Alexander technique, Stretching & Pilates based body conditioning, BASSC Stage combat level 1.
- Production, management and event planning: Projects follow-up, production schedules, Archiving and ranking of records and documents, documentary research related to projects development, Logistical preparation and event organization (staff, hotel and transport bookings, rehearsals planning etc.) and monitoring, Coordination of castings and artists/VIP management.
- Art critic (cinema, theater, music, dance, literature) and research papers (historical consultancy, show analysis).
- MS Office, Open Office, Wordpress, Photoshop notions, network managing (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter,...)
- Usual administrative management (art galleries, museums, art centres, academies ...).
- French: mother tongue
- english (fluent)
Cultural management [Certificate]
SMart & Centre de compétence Forem Tourisme
February 2017
to March 2017
Integrate art activities in the tourism sector; Develop your own professional network in the cultural sector; Cultural project management; Communication clues in cultural sectors; Contract legislation; Communication planning; Copyright; e-mailing; Media visibility development; Network managing.
Master in Classical acting for Postgraduates and Professionals [PGDip]
London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art [LAMDA]/University of Kent, London [UK]
August 2007
to May 2008
Drama, music and dance performances.
English courses for creative businesses and management.
English courses for creative businesses and management.
Shakespeare course - Andrew Visnevski [Certificate]
Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts [RADA], London [UK]
January 2007
to June 2007
Independent "Acting Shakespeare and Classic English Literature" workshop run by stage director Andrew Visnevski at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art [RADA].
Shakespeare course - Rodney Cottier & Tina Marian [Certificate]
London Academy of music and Dramatic Art [LAMDA]/University of Kent, London [UK]
July 2006
to August 2006
Eight week LAMDA Shakespeare Summer School.
Musical Theatre course - Gerry Tebbutt [Certificate]
Guildford School of Acting/University of Surrey [UK]
June 2006
One week musical theatre workshop.
Advanced level [C1].
Master's degree in visual and performing arts
Université Libre de Bruxelles - First class honours
2003
to 2004
Performances analysis; Film criticism; creative writing and film/theatre adaptation; Questions of English literature; Cultural management; Human resources management; Legal principles adapted to cultural sectors; Media communications.
Master's degree in History of art and Archaeology
Université Libre de Bruxelles - First class honours
1999
to 2003
History, history of art and archeology of ancient civilizations; History of art through the ages; Art market; National archeology and excavation techniques.
▪ Master's thesis: Ramesses and Moses - The Exodus.
▪ Master's thesis: Ramesses and Moses - The Exodus.
