Engelart Willems obtained a master's degree in Communication Sciences from Ghent University, specializing in Film and Television Studies (Summa Cum Laude). His Master's thesis focused on film censorship in the Belgian Congo during the 1950s. His research interests revolve around film history, film policy, and European cinema.
Starting in September 2023, he takes part in the European H2020-project "Reviving, Boosting, Optimising, and Transforming European Film Competitiveness (REBOOT)," which is supervised by Prof. Dr. Daniel Biltereyst. This project aims to connect current strengths, address weaknesses, and strategize for future competitiveness across policy, practice, and the overall experience within the European Film Industry.
