Video production for trades, SMEs & the self-employed

Working across Germany and internationally – with our roots in Hanau and the Rhine-Main region.

What does a video do for you?

Camera operator from Mastlicht Media shooting on location

A professional presence – without a corporate budget

Behind the scenes: close-up of a cinema camera on a Mastlicht Media production

Customers who know you before the first call

Behind the scenes: lighting and sound set-up for an interview shoot

Applications from people who actually fit

Our clients and partners

Your customer decides in seconds: am I in the right place, or do I keep scrolling?

Behind the scenes: the Mastlicht Media team discussing the next shot on set

A shaky smartphone video, poor lighting or a clip cut together without much thought sends a clear message. Unfortunately the wrong one. Because however good your business looks at first contact is exactly how good it is perceived to be. Cutting corners here does not just make a poor first impression, it damages trust in your own brand before a single conversation has taken place.

And this is exactly where smaller businesses tend to check out: “film is something for corporations”. It isn’t. It just has to fit the size of the business – in scope, in process and in price.

How small is too small?

We work with businesses from one person upwards. What matters is not headcount but whether you have something to show: a craft, a product, a team, a point of view. Our clients range from a flooring specialist through retail and hospitality to a planning practice.

The entry point: one shooting date at your place, one finished video for your website and social media. It is deliberately not a project package, but the smallest step worth taking – with the same two rounds of feedback and no small print.

As soon as several formats, a bespoke concept or a full campaign come into play, we are talking about project packages. What both of those cost is set out openly in the frequently asked questions further down. The initial consultation is free.

How a project runs with us

Projects usually start around four weeks after the order is placed. From concept approval to the finished asset the average is roughly 2.5 months – considerably less for a single entry format.

  1. Consulting and structure

    Together we clarify goals, audience and message. New customers, more applications, or finally a presence that fits the business? Out of that comes a media strategy at the size that suits you. This initial consultation is free.

  2. Creative concept

    Storytelling, format, visual style, storyboard and shooting schedule are developed and agreed with you.

  3. Production

    Shooting at your premises, on location or in the studio. We coordinate crew, equipment and everything that comes with it.

  4. Post-production

    Editing, color grading, audio and motion design. Two rounds of feedback included: first cut → feedback I → second cut → feedback II → final cut.

  5. Distribution

    On request we support you in getting your content out on the right channels in the right form.

The effort on your side: as little as possible. As a full-service partner we take care of the entire organization. What we need from you are your goals and your feedback at the agreed milestones – no film expertise required.

Where we shoot

Location does not decide the project. We produce wherever your film happens – beyond the border, anywhere in Germany, and right on our own doorstep.

International

We travel with the full set-up and work on set in German and in English alike. On request we deliver films in bilingual versions – like our branded documentary “Unverhüllt”, which runs in German and English at trade fairs and art exhibitions. And for productions coming from abroad to shoot in Germany, we act as your service partner on the ground: crew, locations and line production.

Across Germany

A shooting day outside our own state is business as usual. “Bewegte Bande” was made for Rollt. Agentur in Zwickau, “Unverhüllt” in Aschaffenburg. Travel, logistics and shooting days are in the quote up front – nothing turns up on the final invoice that was not discussed beforehand.

Regional – where we come from

Hanau, Frankfurt and the Rhine-Main region are where we started, and that is not going to change. This is where we know the businesses, the routes and the people. And this is where a shoot at short notice or an additional pick-up day is a matter of days rather than weeks.

Production service: your team on the ground

Shooting in Germany and need a partner on location? For agencies and production companies from outside the region we handle the production service: crew, locations and filming permits, camera and lighting gear, vehicles and line production – from Hanau across the Rhine-Main region and beyond. On set and in every conversation, in German or in English.

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Our cases

What we stand for

  • Honest and transparent communication
  • Creative media campaigns from a single source
  • A precise balance between creativity, real-world use and realistic economics

What sets us apart

Cinema quality. Costed with a clear head.

Film industry standard meets a lean, vertically integrated production setup. That is what makes quality affordable. What others outsource at a premium has long been part of our team. It saves time, it saves money, and you can see it in the result.

Stories that stick.

Cinematic DNA in short formats. We condense messages down to what matters. Precise, emotionally charged and built on real narrative craft. Advertising that isn’t just watched, but felt.

From Gen Z. For every audience.

We speak today’s visual language – fluently and by conviction. From elaborate corporate films through lean video productions to high-energy content for social media, we know exactly what earns attention. Made by a young team that grew up with the “cloud”. Effective for every audience, every format, every platform.

QUALITY and SERVICE are written in capitals here.

No project is finished until both we and our clients are happy with it. That is why you will find no small print limiting the number of revisions. We are convinced that clear, transparent communication, a structured briefing and the shared ambition to create something lasting and convincing make clauses like that unnecessary.

Services at a glance

Our focus is outstanding audio-visual film, video and photo production for small and mid-sized businesses – for trades, service providers, retail and hospitality, clubs and associations and the self-employed in Hanau, Frankfurt and across the Rhine-Main region.

We produce corporate films, recruiting videos, product videos, branded documentaries, educational film series and Vertical Cinema for social media – plus photo productions and design for digital and print. From a single video to a complete campaign, at whatever size makes sense.

But we think beyond the camera. Through our network of experts and partners we open up additional touchpoints: from company websites through trade fair appearances and print to social media marketing. And as part of our media recycling we first check what can be reused from existing material – saving money before the first camera rolls.

What does a video production at Mastlicht Media cost?

The price always depends on the scope: on the kind of video, the creative concept and the craft that goes into it.

A single entry format – one shooting date at your place, one finished video for your website and social media – starts at €650. Project packages with several formats, a bespoke concept or a full campaign start at an average of €1,500, although, as always, exceptions prove the rule.

We operate in the mid to premium segment, because quality that actually works is worth something. An initial consultation, a transparent quote and realistic timings are always free of charge with us. Just ask!

For shoots outside the Rhine-Main region, travel, logistics and accommodation where needed are added on top. Both are in the quote up front – nothing turns up on the final invoice that was not discussed beforehand.

Is a video worth it for a small business too?

Yes – regardless of headcount. What matters is whether you have something to show: a craft, a product, a team, a point of view.

To keep that economical we scale the scope, not the quality. The entry point is a single format from €650; only once several assets, a bespoke concept or a campaign come into play does it become a project package from an average of €1,500.

On top of that we save with media recycling: before anything is shot we look together at what can be reused from existing material. What you do not have to produce again, you do not have to pay for.

Do you also shoot outside the Rhine-Main region?

Yes. Our roots are in Hanau and Frankfurt, but our working radius is considerably wider: we produce across Germany and internationally.

A shooting day outside our own state is business as usual – “Bewegte Bande” was made in Zwickau, “Unverhüllt” in Aschaffenburg. We travel with the full set-up; travel, logistics and accommodation where needed are in the quote up front.

Internationally we work on set in German and in English alike and deliver films in bilingual versions on request. For productions coming from abroad to shoot in Germany we act as your service partner on the ground – crew, locations and line production.

How long does a production take?

That depends on the scope – and rightly so. A single social media format has different requirements than a multi-stage brand campaign.

As a rough guide: projects usually start around four weeks after the order is placed. The average is roughly 2.5 months – from the first concept approval to the finished asset. A single entry format is considerably quicker; with several shooting days or elaborate animation the timeframe grows accordingly.

Shooting dates, feedback rounds and internal decision paths are planned together with you – so that nothing is rushed at the end and your day-to-day business keeps running.

How much work is it for me as a client?

As little as possible – and as much as you would like. As a full-service partner we take care of the entire organization: from location scouting through coordinating crew and equipment to the finished post-production. You do not have to deal with anything that is not your core business.

What we need from you: your goals and your feedback at the agreed milestones. No film expertise required. We translate what you want into what works for your audience – whether that is customers, partners or future employees.

Anyone who would like to shape more of it – bringing in their own ideas, parts of the concept or existing material – is very welcome to.

Can I bring my own material into the production?

Very much so – as long as it fits the concept and meets the quality standards we agree on together.

Existing photos, video footage, logos or graphics can be integrated where it makes sense. As part of our media recycling approach we look together at which existing assets can be reused for new formats and channels – that saves money and at the same time strengthens the consistency of your brand.

We will tell you openly what is suitable and what is better produced from scratch. What counts is always the overall result.

Your contact

Maximilian Priess

Managing Director and Director

Cinema has fascinated us since childhood – not just as a medium, but as a complete work of art. The interplay of the crafts, the precision in the detail, the passion behind every frame: those are exactly the values we took as the foundation for Mastlicht Media and build on every day. Seeing this medium, together with our craft, create lasting value for our clients is what excites me anew every day.

Portrait of Maximilian Priess

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