What Lux Vide does

Lux Vide is a privately held Italian television production company founded in 1996 and headquartered in Rome, operating as a subsidiary under the coordination and control of Fremantlemedia Group Limited (now Fremantle). The company develops, produces, and finances prime-time television programming across multiple genres — drama, comedy, medical, crime, family, adventure, and period — building and managing long-running franchise IP such as Don Matteo (since 2000, now in season 15), Che Dio ci aiuti (since 2012, season 9), Un Passo dal Cielo (since 2011, season 8), DOC – Nelle tue mani, Blanca, Viola come il mare, and Buongiorno mamma!. According to company positioning, Lux Vide has accumulated over 1,500 hours of prime-time programming, which it states is unique in Italy.

The company's business model is B2B content production for major Italian broadcasters — primarily RAI Fiction and Mediaset/RTI — under licensing and co-production arrangements. Each series is financed through a combination of broadcaster co-funding, Lux Vide's production fees, and (for international titles) co-production investment from partners such as Amazon MGM Studios. Worldwide distribution is handled through Fremantle's global network, with regional partners like Mediterráneo Mediaset España Group handling specific territories, and digital distribution through RaiPlay. Beyond core television, Lux Vide operates adjacent production lines: cinema features, miniseries and TV movies, kids and teens programming, documentaries (including a Gino Paoli documentary), podcast/vodcast content (Vodcast, Originals, Series), and branded content services for commercial partners.

Operations are led by founder Matilde Bernabei (President), with her family maintaining significant creative involvement (Luca Bernabei as executive producer), alongside CEO Valerio Fiorespino. The company employs 51–100 staff at its Rome headquarters on Via Luigi Settembrini. Production runs out of in-house facilities ("Teatri di posa") and uses professional filming equipment and post-production infrastructure. Strategic priorities visible in 2025–2026 include internationalization (notably via the English-language Hotel Costiera with Amazon MGM Studios and the Sandokan international adventure series), franchise extension across existing IP, and diversifying into streaming-first and digital content formats.

Name

Lux Vide

Legal name

Lux Vide

Website

https://luxvide.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Lux Vide is a Fremantle-owned Italian television production company that develops and produces prime-time TV series (drama, crime, comedy, medical, family, adventure) for Italian broadcasters RAI and Mediaset, with international co-productions via Amazon MGM Studios and worldwide distribution through the Fremantle network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Rome

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. TV Series Production: Lux Vide produces TV series (drama, comedy, medical, crime) and sells broadcasting rights to Italian networks (RAI, Mediaset) and international platforms. Revenue comes from production fees, licensing deals, and co-production investments from broadcasters.
2. International Co-productions: Co-productions with international partners like Amazon MGM Studios for projects like Hotel Costiera and Sandokan, generating revenue through shared production costs and territorial distribution rights.
3. Podcast Content: Production of vodcast and original podcast content under the Lux Vide brand, expanding content offerings beyond traditional TV formats.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lux Vide produces television series, miniseries, feature films, children's programming, documentaries, podcasts, and branded content for Italian broadcasters (RAI, Mediaset) and international streaming platforms. The company develops original concepts, manages end-to-end production through its in-house studios, and licenses completed programming domestically and globally through its parent company Fremantle. It has produced over 1,500 hours of prime-time programming, including long-running franchise series such as Don Matteo, Che Dio ci aiuti, DOC – Nelle tue mani, and Sandokan.

Product overview

Lux Vide is a leading European television production company with an Italian soul and international vision, unique in Italy with over 1,500 hours of prime-time programming. The company operates as a Fremantle group company and produces multiple interconnected product lines: core TV series (including Don Matteo, Che Dio ci aiuti, Un passo dal cielo, DOC. Nelle tue mani, Viola come il mare, Blanca, Sandokan, Buongiorno mamma!, and Hotel Costiera), cinema productions, miniseries, Kids and Teens programming, documentaries, podcast/vodcast content, and branded content services. The portfolio spans genres including medical dramas, detective comedies, family dramas, crime series, adventure epics, and period dramas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Don Matteo (TV series) Long-running detective comedy series set in a Carabinieri station in Spoleto, featuring the priest detective Don Matteo who solves crimes while offering spiritual guidance. Currently in its 15th season; produced for RAI.
• Sandokan (TV series) International adventure drama series based on Emilio Salgari's novels, set in Borneo in the mid-1800s. A co-production with Rai Fiction and Fremantle, distributed worldwide by Fremantle.
• Blanca (TV series) Crime drama series featuring Blanca, a blind woman who becomes a police consultant, solving crimes using her enhanced senses. Currently in its third season.
• Hotel Costiera (TV series) International action drama series shot in English in Italy, set in a luxury hotel in Positano. Co-produced with Amazon MGM Studios, starring Jesse Williams.
• Buongiorno, mamma! (TV series) Family drama series about the Borghi family dealing with mysteries and secrets surrounding their comatose matriarch. Currently in its third season.
• Che Dio ci aiuti (TV series) Comedy series centered on Suor Angela (and later Suor Azzurra) at a convent, combining religious themes with mystery and life stories. Currently in its eighth season.
• Un passo dal cielo (TV series) Crime and ecology-themed series set in the Dolomites, following forest rangers and police solving cases while addressing environmental issues. Currently in its eighth season.
• Viola come il mare (TV series) Light crime series featuring Viola Vitale, a journalist in Palermo with synesthesia who helps solve crimes alongside inspector Francesco Demir. Currently in its second season.
• DOC. Nelle tue mani (TV series) Medical drama series following Dr. Andrea Fanti who lost 12 years of memory after a shooting, now relearning medicine and life. Currently in its third season.
• Serie TV (TV Series Production) TV series production line spanning multiple genres including drama, comedy, crime, medical, family, adventure, and period pieces. The company produces over 1,500 hours of prime-time programming.
• Miniserie e TV Movie (Miniseries & TV Movies) Mini-series and television movie productions complementing Lux Vide's full TV series offerings.
• Cinema (Feature Film Production) Feature film productions for theatrical release.
• Kids and Teens (Children's Programming) Programming targeted at children and teenage audiences.
• Documentari (Documentary Production) Documentary productions including 'La Bussola - il collezionista di stelle' featuring Gino Paoli.
• Podcast / Vodcast (Digital Audio & Video Content) Audio and video podcast productions including Originals and Series, expanding Lux Vide's content offerings beyond traditional television.
• Branded Content Branded entertainment productions created for commercial partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Don Matteo 15 achieved 4.2 million viewers and 24.8% share, becoming #1 trending topic on social media
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic, regional and minor.

• Fremantlemedia Group LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company that coordinates and controls Lux Vide. Provides global distribution network and international co-production opportunities. All Lux Vide productions carry the Fremantle association, enabling worldwide content licensing and access to global production resources.
• RAI FictioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary Italian broadcast partner and co-producer for major Lux Vide series including Don Matteo, Che Dio ci aiuti, Un Passo dal Cielo, DOC, and Sandokan. Long-standing production relationship spanning decades.
• Mediaset/RTIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor Italian private broadcaster and co-production partner for Lux Vide series broadcast on Canale 5, including Viola come il Mare, Buongiorno mamma!, and other productions.
• Amazon MGM StudiosstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational co-production partner for Hotel Costiera, an English-language action drama series filmed in Italy. Partnership enables global distribution through Prime Video platform.
• Mediterráneo Mediaset España GroupregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner for Spanish territory, handling distribution of Sandokan series in Spain alongside Fremantle's worldwide distribution.
• Regione VenetominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional government partnership supporting production location shooting in Dolomites/Cadore region, providing logistical support and collaboration with local municipalities for Un Passo dal Cielo production.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Taodue: Italian TV production company known for Gomorra and other high-end drama series for Italian broadcasters and streamers. Comparable in scale, genre focus, and broadcast customer mix.
• Palomar: Italian TV and film production house producing long-running franchises such as Inspector Montalbano for RAI. Comparable in domestic broadcaster dependency and multi-season franchise model.
• Fandango: Italian film and television production company with a broad catalog across cinema and TV drama. Comparable in Italian-language production for both theatrical and broadcast distribution.
• Cattleya: Italian TV and film production company, also a Fremantle subsidiary, producing premium drama for RAI and Mediaset (e.g., Suburra, ZeroZeroZero). Directly comparable in mandate, customer base, and ownership structure.
• Wildside: Italian premium TV production company (The Young Pope, We Are Who We Are), producing drama and limited series for Italian and international platforms. Directly comparable in premium Italian drama production.

Broad incumbents

• Beta Film: Germany-based international distribution and co-production company with a large European drama catalog. Comparable as a co-production and distribution partner for premium scripted content across European broadcasters.
• Banijay: Global content production and distribution group owning dozens of production labels across formats and scripted. Comparable as a parent-style aggregator that owns multiple production entities serving broadcasters worldwide.
• ITV Studios: Global production and distribution arm of ITV, producing scripted and unscripted content internationally. Comparable as an established scripted-TV producer with multi-territory distribution.
• Endemol Shine Group: Global production group producing scripted, unscripted, and format content for broadcasters and streamers worldwide. Comparable as a multi-label scripted production operator with international reach.
• ZDF Enterprises: Distribution and co-production arm of German public broadcaster ZDF, handling international sales and co-productions of European scripted content. Comparable as a European distribution/co-production counterpart.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/luxvide
• Facebookfacebook.com/LuxVide
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lux-vide

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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