
The Y-house is a Belgian Multi-Award Winning film production company founded in 2019 by Henry Gillet, dedicated to the co-production of audience-driven auteur films. On march 2nd 2025, The OSCAR® for Best Live action Short film went to the Dutch film « I’m not a Robot », proudly co-produced with The Y-house!
Inspired by strong and/or « based on true » stories, we question reality through the vision of authors/directors.
Our main focus is on Drama (prestigious festival contenders) and films where the music does not just support, but is an integral part of the journey!

FINANCIAL EXPERTISE
With our own investors network and a privileged access to bigger funds, we guarantee the Belgian Tax Shelter to the co-productions we will be associated with (Budget : €2M – €5M). We are eligible to all the Belgian sources of financing (national and regional subsidies, TV, VOD and SVOD presales) and work proactively to bring an MG against Benelux rights with the distributors.
ARTISTIC EXPERTISE
Our co-productions have been selected in worldwide prestigious festivals such as Sundance, Austin, Tokyo, Sitges, etc. and brought back more than a hundred awards ! In Belgium, you will have been able to see our films selected or winning awards at Leuven International Film Festival (I’m Not A Robot – Audience award – 2023), at BIFFF (I’m Not A Robot – Méliès d’argent – 2024), at Film Festival Oostende (When Fucking Spring Is In The Air – COOP! competition – selection – January 2024) or Docville (Slave Island – Jury award, Belgian competition – 2025) !
On March 2nd 2025, during the 97th Academy Awards ceremonyat the iconic Dolby Theater in Hollywood, our film »I’m Not A Robot » was nominated in the « BEST LIVE ACTION SHORT FILM » category (including Palme d’Or winner 2024 « The man who could not remain silent » or Netflix’s « Anuja » ). « And the Oscar® goes to : « I’m Not A Robot » ! We have no words to say how grateful we are to all the artists, technicians and companies working with us on this very special film. We also take the opportunity to thank everyone who opened their hearts to our film during the entire Oscar campaign, and after!
March 02, 2025 in Hollywood, California: (L-R) Kim Magnusson, Trent, Victoria Warmerdam, Thekla Reuten, Ellen Parren, Juliette van Ardenne, Henry Gillet attends the 97th Annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre
(Photo by Kevin Mazur / Getty Images)
The Y-house is currently looking for a Belgian-based distribution partner with a strong experience on the Benelux market ! We want our films to be released in cinemas before being broadcasted on TV’s or streamed on platforms..
SERVICES
Our sister company The Y-house Services supports us on a daily basis offering executive post production, with a special focus on music as evidenced by our in-house studio equipment.




LATEST MUSIC RELEASE – 29/02/24
We recently released the single « Crossing Horizons ». The song is adapted from the Original Soundtrack of « When fucking spring is in the air » composed by Theophile Moussouni, and performed by the main actress of the film: Ada Szczepaniak!
« The film WHEN FUCKING SPRING IS IN THE AIR perfectly embodies the Y-house philosophy which serves as a great example of their ability to create work that resonates both visually and musically. This commitment to excellence allows The Y-house to establish itself as a privileged partner for international productions seeking to give an additional dimension to their stories, where the music does not just accompany, but enhances the story » (Ecran Total)
contact
The Y-house Films srl (Production)
Rue Lesbroussart 79
1050 Ixelles (Belgium)
VAT : 0543973624
Why why srl (Services)
Rue Lesbroussart 79
1050 Ixelles (Belgium)
VAT : 0633877974