We are a full-service video production and documentary filmmaking company.
Based in Berlin, we serve brands and media.
We specialize in capturing natural moments and authentic interviews and represent powerful perspectives through film.
We produce, film, and edit.
Nikita Pavlov is the award-winning DOP and filmmaker behind our work. Together with him, there is a diverse team of experienced filmmakers.
Founder | Director of Photography
Nikita Pavlov
Nikita Pavlov, cinematographer and director from the vibrant streets of Berlin, brings a unique perspective and distinctive blend of creativity to filmmaking. His expertise extends to a wide range of collaborations, working closely with media channels, directors, creators, brands, filmmakers, and artists.
As a neurodivergent filmmaker, Nikita's talent also lies in sculpting stories delving in complex subjects such as AuDHD, migrations, human rights, business, and technology. His acclaimed works, including "When New Year Comes on Shabbat" and "Hooked on the Look," together with his contribution to the Academy Award Winner Documentary “Navalny”, showcase his talent at the intersection of artistic vision and technical prowess.
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2022 NAVALNY (episode cinematographer), director Daniel Roher, 98 minutes (OSCAR and BAFTA 2023 for Best Documentary, Sundance 2022 U.S. Documentary Audience Award and the Festival Favorite Award)
2021 IIIAZD (DoP), director Stanislav Dorochenkov, 90 minutes (FIDMarseille 2021)
2021 In Search of My Sister (episode cinematographer), director Jawad Mir, 80 min
2019 I, Pastafari: A Flying Spaghetti Monster Story (episode cinematographer), director Michael Arthur, 56 min (Nashville Film Festival)
2016 It’s Getting Dark (DoP), director Olga Kravets, documentary, 52 min (IDFA 2016, DocuTIFF 2017 Best Debut Film)
2012 Anton’s Right Here (episode cinematographer), director Lyubov Arkus, 110 min (Silver Mouse Award of internet critics at Venice IFF 2012)
2012 When New Year Comes on Shabbat (director and DoP), 83 min (Ji.hlava IDFF, ArtDocFest 2012)
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2023 Shadow Men: Inside Russia’s Secret War Company (The Wall Street Journal Documentary), 40 min
2023 TikTok Addicton Machine (Bloomberg Investigates), 24 min
2023 How to make poor areas richer (The Economist), 19 min
2021 The Double Life of Wirecard’s Fugitive Executive (Bloomberg), 13 min
2021 The Stock Market Scheme That Almost Killed a Soccer Team (Bloomberg), 12 min
2021 AI Relationships: How we could fall in Love with Machines, director Ross Bolidai, documentary series, 19 min.
2020 eSport revolution, documentary series
2017 College Of Wizardry (60 Second Docs), 1 min
2013 Young and Gay in Putin’s Russia (Vice), 31 min
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2020 Shipwreck Secrets (episode cinematographer), documentary series (Yesterday, Discovery Science)
2019 Apollo: Back to the Moon (episode cinematographer), director François Pomès, documentary series (National Geographic)
2019 Europe’s New Wild (episode cinematographer), documentary series (National Geographic, WWF, France 5, Redbull/Servus TV and SVT)
2018 Signed or Released (episode cinematographer), documentary series (RedBull)
2017 The Banker of The Third Reich (episode cinematographer), director François Pomès, 52 min (RMC Découverte and Paris Première).
2016 The Future of Finland (episode cinematographer), director Nina Pulkkis, documentary series (Winner Life Sciences Film Festival 2016, MTV3)
2014 The Moomin Boom (episode cinematographer), director Nina Pulkkis (TV4 Play, MTV3)
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2019 I Don’t Want, artist Maria Naumova, 16 min, 3 channel installation
2018 I Want, artist Maria Naumova, 26 min
2017 The Meat on the Picture, artist Maria Naumova, 9 min
2016 Tomorrow Will Be The Same, director Petr Zhukov, 66 min.
2016 Çiçek, director Petr Zhukov, 153 min.
2014 Brit Milah, director Nikita Pavlov, 7 min
2014 Return of a Curonian Pilot, director Petr Zhukov
2013 Farewell to Fireplace, director Petr Zhukov, 19 min.
2012 Goodbye, Tegel, director Sergio Rufini Mastropasqua, 8 min.
2011 U, director Petr Zhukov, 15 min.
2010 Stories for my daughter, director Nikita Pavlov, idea by Petr Zhukov. 17 min.
Creative Producer
Elina Nikolaeva
With a blend of creative zest and meticulous project management honed on the sets of world-renowned productions, Elina’s superpower lies in the intersection of storytelling and coordination, turning ideas into visuals and chaos into a well-functioning video production machine.
Clients needing production expertise gain a partner adept in streamlining the process, ensuring projects run smoothly, on time, and in a relaxed and professional atmosphere. She’s our go-to expert for coordination, efficiency, and vision. A true asset for any production, large or small.
Post Production & Color Grading
Niko & Olesya
Niko offers a unique confluence of technical skills and artistic sensitivity to his clients. From his Siberian roots, to the academic halls of London, to TV studios in Berlin where he served as a director, he developed substantial experience in all things sound and video editing.
Now one of the most sought-after freelancers around, we rely on him for your post-production needs.
For color grading, Niko only trusts Olesya - a filmmaker and marketing expert who sees her passion for video come to life in colors. Much like music, color has the power to evoke specific emotions and plays a critical role in setting the right mood, delivering brand consistency, and appealing to the right audience. Olesya is our color maestro.