<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[CHAR'Z Productions]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHAR'Z Productions is a full-service creative production company for Film, Commercial, and Music Video projects. Located in Belgium.]]></description><link>https://www.abovethenerve.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:00:01 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.abovethenerve.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Sabato — Editorial Feature]]></title><description><![CDATA[Published in Sabato, Belgium’s leading high-end lifestyle and culture magazine. The editorial presents Charlotte Verminck within a visual language defined by stillness, restraint, and atmosphere - echoing the cinematic sensibility that runs through her work. Set against the Belgian coast, the series explores presence, composition, and quiet tension, where image becomes a vessel for emotion rather than explanation. Originally published June 2025. Photos by Alexander D'Hiet.]]></description><link>https://www.abovethenerve.com/post/sabato-magazine</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dcbe8733b1312707e28e84</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:01:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc1668_4e3af2785b654c289feb43abb1111d64~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Media</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mind of Thoughts Receives Best Sound Award at Festival of Cinema NYC]]></title><description><![CDATA[A short film by Above The Nerve, Mind of Thoughts was awarded Best Sound at the Festival of Cinema NYC. The film continues its international trajectory following earlier recognition in Los Angeles. Charlotte Verminck accepting the Best Sound award for Mind of Thoughts at the Festival of Cinema NYC, New York. “Sound is often undervalued, while it plays such a crucial role in shaping the strength of a film.” An exploration of perception, inner dialogue, and emotional complexity— Mind of...]]></description><link>https://www.abovethenerve.com/post/mind-of-thoughts-receives-best-sound-award-at-festival-of-cinema-nyc</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dcc9b3b680d4d6db4718ad</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc1668_32aba9d772084b1bb5b390a075878ca8~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Media</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mind of Thoughts Opens Ferrara Film Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[A defining moment for Above The Nerve. Mind of Thoughts opened the 10th edition of the Ferrara Film Festival in Italy, marking its continued international trajectory. Charlotte Verminck introducing Mind of Thoughts on stage with artistic director Maximilian Law at the Ferrara Film Festival, Italy. “To have our work shown in such an iconic venue is something I will never forget.” Presented within a UNESCO World Heritage setting, the screening reflects a growing international presence for the...]]></description><link>https://www.abovethenerve.com/post/mind-of-thoughts-opens-ferrara-film-festival</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dccbf9865bddf7031cb984</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc1668_d29831df6d14455d9cb040fff519a533~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Media</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mind of Thoughts Receives Best European Short Film Award in Barcelona]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mind of Thoughts has been awarded Best European Short Film at the Love &#38; Hope Film Festival in Barcelona, marking another moment in the film’s international trajectory. The award was accepted in Barcelona by lead actress Brienne Mizell. Developed and produced independently by Above The Nerve, the film continues to resonate with audiences through its exploration of perception, inner dialogue, and the emotional complexity of the human experience. The award reflects both the film’s narrative...]]></description><link>https://www.abovethenerve.com/post/mind-of-thoughts-receives-best-european-short-film-award-in-barcelona</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dcdd07798372f8ac829f70</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc1668_1885473338a646e99bdd538a3c59d771~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Media</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mind of Thoughts at Flanders House, New York]]></title><description><![CDATA[As part of its U.S. festival journey, Mind of Thoughts was presented at Flanders House in New York — the official representation of the Flemish Government. The invitation reflects the film’s growing international resonance beyond traditional screening contexts. Flanders House, New York Official Representation of the Flemish Government]]></description><link>https://www.abovethenerve.com/post/mind-of-thoughts-at-flanders-house-new-york</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dcdb4a8946a7ddf46df6be</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc1668_170805c02a5b43a3b0017d81886225ba~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Media</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mind of Thoughts Featured on Focus WTV Following International Recognition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following its award at the Festival of Cinema NYC, Mind of Thoughts was featured on Focus WTV, a Belgian broadcaster, highlighting the film’s growing recognition both locally and internationally. Produced by Above The Nerve, the project continues to resonate across different audiences - bridging intimate, regional storytelling with an expanding international trajectory. The feature reflects the film’s ability to connect beyond the screen, bringing its themes of perception, inner dialogue, and...]]></description><link>https://www.abovethenerve.com/post/mind-of-thoughts-featured-on-focus-wtv-following-international-recognition</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dcdfc3e72e8bb038a6fc5a</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc1668_dab5324d89044d738c0a299d38af082f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Media</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[BLVRD Magazine — Cinema as an Inner World]]></title><description><![CDATA[Above The Nerve is featured in BLVRD Magazine in a cinematic editorial exploring its approach to filmmaking as an inner landscape where thought, movement, and silence intertwine. At the core of the studio’s work lies a fascination with the invisible: the way thoughts shape perception, the quiet tension between control and surrender, and the emotional undercurrents that often remain unspoken. Through Mind of Thoughts, these internal processes are translated into visual language, creating films...]]></description><link>https://www.abovethenerve.com/post/above-the-nerve-in-blvrd-magazine</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dce3442d1e950d3709bda9</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc1668_3d272d78360d446eba7abb2b03ee2d68~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Media</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knokke Talks — On Voice, Movement, and Storytelling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Above The Nerve was featured in conversation at Knokke Talks, where founder Charlotte Verminck reflected on the studio’s approach to storytelling, voice, and the role of movement and emotion in shaping cinematic language. Rooted in the tension between form and feeling, the studio’s work explores the tension between inner thought and external expression - creating films that move beyond narrative into experience. Working internationally, Above The Nerve continues to expand its creative...]]></description><link>https://www.abovethenerve.com/post/above-the-nerve-in-conversation-at-knokke-talks</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dce2148946a7ddf46e07ee</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc1668_9298b7eff5894c679e18a703ed0e9849~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Media</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Cinematic Homecoming — Mind of Thoughts Premieres in Belgium]]></title><description><![CDATA[After traveling across international festivals and audiences worldwide, Mind of Thoughts returned to Belgium for a powerful homecoming - an evening that revealed not only the film’s emotional resonance, but the audience’s deep appetite for shared cinematic experiences. Charlotte Verminck in conversation after the screening of Mind of Thoughts. Hosted at Cinema De Keizer, the oldest active cinema in the country, the premiere unfolded as more than a screening. It became a carefully curated...]]></description><link>https://www.abovethenerve.com/post/a-cinematic-homecoming-mind-of-thoughts-premieres-in-belgium</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dce496c31b00fb85136f7b</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc1668_e3e1e86f54a74956bd9af8a3406f2a92~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Media</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sleeping (Eddy Zoëy) Featured on RTL Boulevard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sleeping, a music video directed and produced by Above The Nerve for Eddy Zoëy, was featured on RTL Boulevard, bringing the project to a national television audience in the Netherlands. Built around simplicity and restraint, the film translates the emotional core of the song into a quiet, visual language - where atmosphere, rhythm, and stillness guide the experience. The feature highlights Above The Nerve’s ability to move across formats, from narrative cinema to music-driven visual...]]></description><link>https://www.abovethenerve.com/post/sleeping-eddy-zo%C3%ABy-featured-on-rtl-boulevard</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dcde8e8946a7ddf46dfe6d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc1668_8b97ebaafecc4ca6a84ac4907b2cc6d8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Media</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>