A film studio · London, the UK & Europe
Every business is better in person.
Brand films, case studies, portraits and advertising for businesses across the UK and Europe, each made one at a time, to last.
A few films, each made to do one job.
Different shapes, one standard. If one of them feels like yours, say so. That’s the best brief there is.
In their own words
Customers, staff and founders, telling it in their own words.
Places, products and people
The same eye, for a place, a product or a person behind a name.
What we make
Short films, each made for one job: on a website, in a meeting or in a campaign.
Brand film
The film at the top of your website: the essence of a business, and why anyone should choose it.
Case study
Your customer says what happened. A written proposal can’t carry that.
Portrait
A place, a story, and the person or people behind it. For the businesses that are their people.
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A short spot built on a single idea, made to feel like film.
No packages, no menus, one standard of craft. Most films are shot in a day, between £3,000 and £6,500. More involved productions usually start from around £8,000. Quick quote →
How it works
You don’t need to know what the film should be yet.
Advertising was the job before film, so working out the idea is part of the work, done with you rather than handed over as a brief to fill in.
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The idea
A call or a coffee. Together we work out what the film has to do, what it should be and which versions you need. You see the concept before you commit to anything.
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The shoot
A small crew and a light footprint, anywhere in the UK or Europe, or straight to the edit if the footage already exists.
03
The film
Edit, grade, sound and music, plus the versions you need for web, social and screen. The raw footage is yours if you want it.
The filmmaker behind the studio
Massimo Amici is a filmmaker. His own short films have won at festivals from Rome to New York, including Best Short Film at the Queens International Film Festival, and that is the eye he brings to a business film: made like a film, and made to last.
He has also shot and cut work for names you will know, among them Barclays, HP and LinkedIn, and portraits for businesses you may not know yet. Based in London, filming across the UK and Europe.
His own films and awards are at massimoamici.com.
What it’s like to work with us.
“We’ve had the pleasure of working with Massimo and Acaluma Films on two videos for Danena over the years… Working with Massimo was effortless. He’s incredibly talented, creative, calm and intuitive, making everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera.”Renata Bacci Sed · Danena, Noto, Sicily“We’ve had the pleasure of working with Massimo and Acaluma Films on two videos for Danena over the years and I couldn’t recommend them more highly. Massimo has a rare ability to truly understand the heart of a place and translate it into film. From the very beginning, he took the time to connect with our vision and captured the essence of Danena in such an authentic and beautiful way. The videos weren’t just visually stunning, they described the atmosphere, emotion and soul of our retreats so well.
Working with Massimo was effortless. He’s incredibly talented, creative, calm and intuitive, making everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera. His attention to detail and storytelling is exceptional and the final films are something we’re still incredibly proud of.
Thank you so much!”
“He is our first choice for Director of Photography when filming in Europe… We trust him completely to represent us and work directly with our clients, even when we’re not on site. He also has an outstanding network and consistently assembles highly skilled, collaborative crews.”Zoe Shepherd · Wondros, Los Angeles“I have had the pleasure of working with Massimo on numerous projects over the years. I work for a production company in Los Angeles, and he is our first choice for Director of Photography when filming in Europe.
In addition to being an exceptionally talented DP, Massimo is incredibly professional, dependable, and consistently goes above and beyond what is asked of him.
We trust him completely to represent us and work directly with our clients, even when we’re not on site. He also has an outstanding network and consistently assembles highly skilled, collaborative crews.
What sets Massimo apart is that he brings much more than cinematography to a project. He is equally capable as a producer and fixer and his willingness to step in wherever needed and his positive attitude make him an invaluable member of any team.
Massimo is a great person to work with and I would recommend him without hesitation.”
“On the business side, he is professional, responsive, and incredibly generous with his time. He made countless edits to ensure every detail was just right and consistently went above and beyond to make sure I was thrilled with the final result.”Helena Dea Bala · New York“Massimo is a truly exceptional artist. On the business side, he is professional, responsive, and incredibly generous with his time. He made countless edits to ensure every detail was just right and consistently went above and beyond to make sure I was thrilled with the final result.
Artistically, he’s thoughtful, meticulous, and astonishingly talented. He took my vision and exceeded every expectation — I couldn’t be happier with the finished piece.
Even more importantly, Massimo is a kind, genuine person. He’s a joy to work with from start to finish. If you’re considering hiring him, don’t hesitate. I recommend him wholeheartedly.”
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The brief can be one line.
Tell us which film here felt like yours, and a little about what you do. We’ll take it from there.
London / across the UK & Europe