Jean-Luc Van Damme is an internationally recognized, award-winning film producer with decades of experience across the audiovisual industry. Throughout his distinguished career, he has produced music videos, commercials, television programs, documentaries, as well as numerous acclaimed short and feature films.

Founded by Jean-Luc Van Damme, Happy Moon Productions specializes in the development, production, and international co-production of feature films, primarily in English, while also working in French and Spanish. The company has collaborated on major international productions, including Sexual Healing directed by Julian Temple, Goodbye Bafana by two-time Palme d’Or winner Bille August, Belle du Seigneur directed by Glénio Bonder, Let Me Survive by Mexican filmmaker Eduardo Rossoff, and Sisters in Arms directed by Caroline Fourest. Many of these productions have received prestigious awards and critical acclaim at film festivals worldwide.

At Happy Moon Productions, our mission is to nurture exceptional creative partnerships between writers and directors. We are committed to providing filmmakers with the time, resources, and artistic freedom necessary to fully develop the potential of each project. By fostering strong creative collaboration, we aim to produce original, compelling screenplays that combine artistic excellence with international commercial appeal.

The company is dedicated to producing high-quality films driven by powerful concepts, contemporary themes, and distinctive storytelling that resonates with audiences across cultures and borders.

Beyond his production work, Jean-Luc Van Damme is an active and respected figure within the international film community. In 2023, he served as President of the Feature Film Jury at the Al Hoceima International Film Festival in Morocco. In 2024, he joined the jury of the Young Director Award, the leading international award dedicated to emerging directing talent, and was invited as a speaker at the Johannesburg Film Festival, where he shared his expertise with the next generation of filmmakers and industry professionals. In 2025 he created with David P.Kelly the company “The Bleeding Ground Ltd” in London – UK to produce the film The Bleeding Ground.