Lou Goossens

Lou Goossens
Lou Goossens in 2026
Born2009 (age 16–17)
Opdorp, East Flanders, Belgium
Years active2021–present
Notable workYoung Hearts

Lou Goossens (born 2009) is a Belgian child actor. He is known primarily for his leading role in the coming-of-age drama film Young Hearts, written and directed by Anthony Schatteman.

Life

Goossens made his acting debut at 13 in the Dutch-language short film Alleen Ik (Only me, me alone) as Flor. In 2023 he also played a small role as Dennis in the series Boomer

At 14, he played Elias Montero in the 2024 coming-of-age drama film Young Hearts.

Young Hearts was selected in the Generation Kplus section at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival, where it had its world premiere on 17 February and competed for the Crystal Bear for the Best Film.

In same year he also played in the TV series Moresnet as Young Ben Schotz.

In 2025 he had two small roles as Benjamin in the TV series Holly Sh!t! and young Horst in movie "Zondag De Negenste" as well as a main role in a short film called Shutterspeed for which he won award for Best Acting Performance in the Flemish Competition.

In 2026 he guest starred in the series Patience and played Frans Putseys in TV series Breendonk. In summer of 2026 he starred in next TV series Dochters by Anthony Schatteman that will have premiere next year.

Goossens will play Milo Verhaeghe, a mysterious boy who spends his days recording the world through an old camcorder, in the movie The Silverwood Academy that will premiere in 2028.

Filmography

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2022 Alleen Ik (Only me, me alone) Flor Debut short film by Jasper De Maeseneer
2024 Young Hearts Elias Montero Debut feature film by Anthony Schatteman
2025 Shutterspeed Cas Short film by Jasper De Maeseneer
2025 Sunday Ninth 12-year-old Horst Feature film by Kat Steppe
2028 The Silverwood Academy

Milo Verhaeghe Feature film

Television

Year of release Title Role Notes
2023 Boomer Dennis Debut TV series
2024 Moresnet Young Ben Schotz TV series
2025 Holy Sh!t Benjamin TV series
2026 Patience Teenager Guest appearance in S. 2 EP. 7
2026 Breendonk Frans Putseys TV series
2027 Dochters not known yet TV series

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2024 New York Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Film Festival Special Mention Young Hearts Won
FilmOut San Diego Outstanding Emerging Talent Won
Inside Out Film and Video Festival Outstanding Performance Won
Long Beach QFilm Festival Best Performance Won
OUT at the Movies International Film Festival Jury Award Winner for Best Performance in a Leading Role Won
Iris Prize Best Performance in a Male Role Won
2025 Magritte Awards Most Promising Actor Nominated
Leuven International Short Film Festival Best Acting Performance Shutterspeed Won
2026 Ensor Award Best Acting Performance Lead Role - Film Young Hearts Nominated

References

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  6. ↑ "An international co-production with Flemish roots". Screen Flanders. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
  7. ↑ "Winners 2025". Kortfilmfestival Leuven. Retrieved 3 January 2026.
  8. ↑ "Breendonk - Festival Séries Mania". Séries Mania. Retrieved 27 June 2026.
  9. ↑ "Opnames van nieuwe spannende fictiereeks Dochters gestart". VRT. 23 June 2026. Retrieved 27 June 2026.
  10. 1 2 "The Silverwood Academy". Letterboxd. Retrieved 24 October 2026.
  11. ↑ "Opnames van nieuwe spannende fictiereeks Dochters gestart". VRT. 23 June 2026. Retrieved 27 June 2026.
  12. ↑ Complex, Valerie (3 June 2024). "'A Mother Apart' Wins Top Prize At Inside Out 2SLGBTQ+ Film Festival Awards". Deadline. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
  13. ↑ "2024 Qfilms Awards". Qfilms. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
  14. ↑ "Festival Awards". OUT at the Movies International Film Festival. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
  15. ↑ "Young Hearts wins Iris Prize Best Feature award". Iris Prize. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
  16. ↑ "Les Magritte du Cinéma". lesmagritteducinema.com. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
  17. ↑ "These are the nominees for De Ensors 2026 | De Ensors". www.ensors.be. Retrieved 21 February 2026.