Stories that awaken. Wisdom that transforms.

HunchMaker is a film series and community built on a single, powerful belief: your deepest intuition is the most honest compass you will ever own.

We find and film the stories of "HunchMakers"—courageous individuals who have navigated away from the expected path to build lives of purpose and impact. These are not stories of overnight success. They are intimate portraits of resilience, doubt, and the quiet joy of listening to one’s inner voice.

Our mission is to prove that every person has a unique contribution to make. We share the stories that awaken that potential.

The best way to understand this mission is to feel it. This short film is a collection of the quiet, human moments at the heart of our work.

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What You’ll Find Here: Our Ecosystem of Inspiration

HunchMaker is a simple ecosystem designed to share our journey and inspire your own.

1. The Films (The Heart)

The cinematic portrait documentaries are the heart of HunchMaker. They are our gift to the world, exploring the profound stories that shape us. They are, and always will be, free for everyone.

2. The Dispatches (The Compass)

This is the journal from our journey. It's where we make sense of our work, share behind-the-scenes insights, and explore the philosophical threads that connect us all. These dispatches are not on a fixed schedule; they arrive when the story is ready to be told.

Join the Journey

This is an invitation to follow a different kind of story. By subscribing, you’ll receive our films and dispatches directly in your inbox. No spam, no daily emails—just infrequent and meaningful fuel for your own path.

A Note From the Founder

HunchMaker began with my own journey, walking away from a stable career to find a more honest way of living through documentary filmmaking. My work has taken me from the African bush to the heart of Europe, learning to listen in vastly different worlds. It's not just about finding stories; it’s about earning the trust that allows a simple, powerful truth to be told.

This platform is the culmination of that work. It's the space I wish I had when I started: a collection of proof that trusting your intuition is the most courageous and rewarding path you can take. I'm the guide for this journey, and I'm honoured to have you here.

— Antoine Van Aerde