TCM Belgium sponsors the new ‘Wa Make’ film

In the trailer of the first ‘Wa Make’ movie, you can hear the now iconic (at least in Limburg) Benjamin Tonon shouting: ‘Yo, blockhead, where’s that cash?!’ To many, that doesn’t just sound like a scene from the Limburg underworld, but also like a caricature of how they — unfairly — perceive the debt collection sector.

Real impact starts with giving people opportunities

TCM Belgium decided to get behind the long-awaited second movie from the Limburg collective ‘Wa Make’. Because real impact only happens when people are given opportunities — whether it involves creative talent in the film world or people facing payment difficulties.

The mostly young team behind the film is driven by ambition, something we as a company can only applaud. Content-wise, the film also touches on themes we are confronted with daily as a debt collection partner: breaking down prejudices, shifting perceptions, and giving people a second — or even a third — chance.

Wa Make?

Two young Limburgers approach our table at the C-mine site with a steady stride, strikingly dressed in white: director Luca Salvatore and lead actor Jef Vananroye. Ziya Yilmaz, the other half of the directing duo, unfortunately couldn’t make it.

Under the watchful eye of the headframes, and while slurping steaming pasta served with great warmth by the owner of the Italian restaurant Norma, we listen to their story.

From corruption to emotion

The films tell the story of a corrupt police officer (played by Jef) struggling with financial problems. While the first film laid the foundation, this new movie goes a step further. Luca: ‘Not only are taboo subjects like police corruption and racism addressed, but emotions are also given more room in this second film.’ The title soon proved to be the perfect fit. Luca: ‘It’s a film by Limburgers, for Flanders. “Wa Make” is a typical Limburg expression that can mean almost anything — from “how’s it going?” to “what on earth are you doing now?”, often with a wink’.

Collecting on Set

To say that filmmaking costs blood, sweat, and tears is an understatement. And you really have to be able to take a hit (pun intended!). Jef: ‘The first movie was made on a shoestring budget. We didn’t have an action director. During one action scene, I took no fewer than 46 real punches to the face before the directors were satisfied.’

That hard work isn’t limited to acting alone, by the way. We spot a tattoo of a musical note on Jef’s wrist, and there’s a story behind it. Jef: ‘Besides acting, I have another passion: making music.’ He also contributed to the soundtrack of this new film. Feel free to look up ‘Voldaan’ by Chaz X Jef on Spotify.

TCM Belgium: every case has a story

At TCM Belgium, we help more than 6,000 companies in Belgium and worldwide every day to collect unpaid invoices amicably or — if necessary — through legal action. Behind that impressive figure lie even more stories, each requiring a personal approach to reach the right solution for all parties involved.

This time, we are extending our social role to the creative industry. And who knows, we might just have given the young Limburg version of Adil El Arbi & Bilall Fallah a helping hand!

Congratulations to Luca, Jef, and the entire team — we’ve already had the pleasure of experiencing the premiere of the new ‘Wa Make’ movie on the big screen!

Want to know more about our personal, human approach to unpaid invoices? Discover how TCM Belgium can support your business here!

Published on 9/03/2026