After studying psychology in Belgium, Wim Vanacker moved to Dublin to work as a psychologist in the field of drug addiction. Three years later, he started studying at EICAR where he made two shorts: Endgame and The Naked leading the Blind. After graduating, he discovered NISI MASA – European Network of Young Cinema where he became the Head of the Script Department and the Project manager of the MEDIA-funded project, European Short Pitch. He founded Sireal Films where he produced the VAF-funded short empire and he’s a member of the Selection Committee for the Official Short Film Competition of the Cannes Film Festival, he works as a script consultant, creative advisor, and tutor and guest speaker for many film festivals and projects in development. As a writer/director, he’s currently developing the short films [ˈsɪə.ri.əl ] and Psycho Revisited.