Jani Thiltges

Born in 1962, Jani Thiltges studied film at INSAS (Institut Supérieur Des Arts Du Spectacles et Techniques DE Diffusion) in Brussels from 1984 to 1988. Since 1986, Jani is co-founder, partner and CEO of Samsa Film in Luxembourg. He is also partner of Artemis Productions (Belgium) and Fado Filmes (Portugal). In 2003, he founded Liaison Cinematographique, based in Paris, in association with Artemis Productions (Belgium) and Entre Chien Et Loup (Belgium). At Samsa Film, in association with his partner and producer Claude Waringo, they succeeded in building the company's strong reputation and capacity in producing commercial arthouse films. So far, Jani has produced and co-produced more than 50 feature films. Jani Thiltges is also a member of the European Film Academy and President of EAVE, the prestigious European producers training program. In 2004, he is decorated by the Luxembourg Grand-Duke for his activities in the cinematographic field. In 2009, he is awarded the prestigious Prix Eurimages.