Serge Bellens
LIVE MATCH DIRECTOR
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Summary
Results-driven with strong communication and problem-solving abilities, coupled with a constant focus on the live TV production and a positive team/crew culture.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Studio Directors & Live Match Director
TELENET PLAY SPORTS
01.2011 - Current
- Creative Director for Studio Set Designs & Graphic Packages
- UEFA Europa & Conference Leagues, HB Match Director
- FIH Pro League Hockey, HB Match Director
- Live Studio & Show Director
Senior HB Match Director
DPG MEDIA BELGIUM
01.2005 - Current
- UEFA Champions League, HB Match Director, since 2006
- Belgian National Team, HB Match Director, since 2018
- Belgian Cup Games & Final, HB Match Director, since 2009
- UCI Road Cycling, Belgian Championships 2007 - 2011
- UCI CycloCross, Belgian Championships 2009 - 2012
- Various Studio Shows on Sports & News
Live Producer & Director
HBS
10.2022 - 12.2022
- FIFA World Cup 2022 QATAR
Live Producer
UEFA
05.2021 - 06.2021
- UEFA EURO 2020 - BUCHAREST
Multi Feed Director
HBS
05.2018 - 07.2018
FIFA World Cup 2018 - Russia
Live Producer & HB Advisor
UEFA
01.2014 - 01.2018
- UEFA European Qualifying games
Technical Director
FIFA / NEP
05.2014 - 06.2014
- FIFA WORLD CUP 2014 - BRAZIL (3 venues)
Head Match Director
BELGACOM TV
01.2005 - 01.2011
- Launched new Pay TV channel, with operational framework
- TV production for Belgian First Division, covering all games
- Head Creative Director
- Live Match Director of 75-80 football matches per season
Head Match Director
CANAL+ BELGIUM
01.1998 - 01.2005
- Main Match Director 40 Football matches / season
- Match Director Belgian BasketBall League
- Match Director Belgian VolleyBall League
- Creative & Studio Director
Education
Bachelor of Arts - TV & FILM DIRECTING
RITS
Brussels, Belgium01.1994
High School Diploma -
SINT-JAN BERCHMANS COLLEGE
Antwerp, Belgium01.1989
Skills
- Creative vision
- TV Production oversight
- Crew control & Socially skilled
- Stress management
Live Shows & Events
- Live Show Will Tura, 2006
- Live Show Clouseau, 2006
- Live Show Helmut Lotti, 2006
- Live Elections Shows, 2004 - 2006 - 2012, WTV
- Various Talkshows for the European Council Brussels, 2006 - 2015
- FIFA World Cup 2006, Daily Live Talkshow on Location, VT4
- Live Award Shows : West-Vlaming of the Year, 2006 -2009, WTV
- Live Award Show : The Ensors, 2014
- Tin Tin – The Musical (DVD registration)
- Live Shows : Film Festival Gent, 1998 - 2001
- Various Entertainment & Talkshows for VTM, 1997 - 2008
- Live News Director for VTM News, 1997 - 2001
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Deurne, Belgium
- Date of Birth: Dec 12th 1969
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Upper intermediate (B2)
Dutch
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Live Producer & Director
HBS
10.2022 - 12.2022
Live Producer
UEFA
05.2021 - 06.2021
Multi Feed Director
HBS
05.2018 - 07.2018
Technical Director
FIFA / NEP
05.2014 - 06.2014
Live Producer & HB Advisor
UEFA
01.2014 - 01.2018
Head of Studio Directors & Live Match Director
TELENET PLAY SPORTS
01.2011 - Current
Senior HB Match Director
DPG MEDIA BELGIUM
01.2005 - Current
Head Match Director
BELGACOM TV
01.2005 - 01.2011
Head Match Director
CANAL+ BELGIUM
01.1998 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Arts - TV & FILM DIRECTING
RITS
High School Diploma -
SINT-JAN BERCHMANS COLLEGE
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