Akita Film

What Akita Film does

Akita Film s.r.l. is an Italian commercial film production and talent representation company headquartered in Milan (Via Piero della Francesca 10, 20154 Milano) with its registered office at Via Lomazzo Paolo 34, 20154 Milano. Founded in 2004, the company produces television commercials, digital advertisements, and branded content for major multinational and Italian advertisers, coordinating creative direction, production, and post-production through a represented roster of 19+ directors spanning Italy, France, Spain, Belgium, Iceland, Brazil, Argentina, and Peru. Notable directors on the roster include Oscar winner Armando Bo (co-writer of Birdman), Berlin Golden Bear winner Claudia Llosa, Cannes-recognized Sébastien Grousset and Vellas, and Charley Stadler with 200+ international advertising awards.

The company reaches enterprise clients and their advertising agencies through direct engagement managed by three Executive Producers (Debora Magnavacca, Davide Rizzi, Paolo Zaninello), supported by an R&D function and a Production Manager. Revenue is generated on a project-based professional services model: each commercial is quoted based on scope, director talent, production complexity, and campaign reach, with pricing not publicly disclosed. The publicly visible client base includes approximately 27 major brands across food & beverage (Ferrero, McDonald's, Unilever, Campari), automotive (Stellantis/Fiat/Alfa Romeo/Jeep), telecommunications (Sky, Vodafone), retail (IKEA, Geox, Luxottica), financial services (Poste Italiane, ING), and other sectors. The company has also launched an "Akita OFF" sub-vertical focused on short-form digital and social advertising, indicating active diversification beyond traditional TV commercials.

Akita Film is structured as a private limited liability company (società a responsabilità limitata) under Italian law, operates without disclosed parent or institutional investors, and does not publish revenue or headcount specifics (band: 11-50). The business has no proprietary technology platform, patents, or AI/ML capabilities disclosed; competitive advantage rests on the curated director talent, accumulated award credentials, and long-term brand relationships rather than on software or data assets. Geographic reach is genuinely cross-continental through director bases and production experience in Italy, Spain, France, the UK, Belgium, Portugal, the United States, Brazil, and Argentina, though the company does not claim formal offices outside Milan.

Name

Akita Film

Legal name

Akita Film s.r.l.

Website

https://akitafilm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Akita Film is a Milan-based commercial production company that produces television commercials, digital ads, and branded content for major Italian and multinational enterprise brands through a roster of internationally award-winning directors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Film Production

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (512110), Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries (512)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Brand Advertising (Broadcast/Online Commercials) (MPADAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Corporate & Internal Communications Video (MPADAEAC)

Keywords

• Commercial film production
• Talent representation services
• Television advertising production
• Branded content production
• Digital advertising production

Headquarters

HQ city

Milan

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Commercial Production Services: Akita Film generates revenue by producing television commercials, digital advertisements, and branded content for corporate clients. The company coordinates creative direction, production, and post-production services through its roster of represented directors and production staff.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Akita Film is a Milan-based commercial production company that produces television commercials, digital advertisements, and branded content for enterprise clients. The company represents a roster of 19+ international directors and coordinates the full production process — creative direction, shooting, and post-production — for brands and advertising agencies. Its service portfolio spans TV spots, digital campaigns, branded films, and short-form content across multiple industry verticals.

Product overview

Akita Film s.r.l. is an Italian film and commercial production company based in Milan, Italy. The company produces television commercials, digital content, and branded films for a diverse portfolio of international clients including major brands such as Eni, Fiat/Stellantis, Ferrero, Poste Italiane, Vodafone, Sky, and McDonald's. Their services encompass concept development, direction, and production of advertising content across various media formats and platforms.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Production Services End-to-end production of television commercials for enterprise brand clients, including creative direction, shooting, and post-production, delivered through Akita Film's roster of international directors.

Named customers10 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Armando BocoreOthersOscar-winning filmmaker and screenwriter (Birdman) represented by Akita Film. Co-founder of Rebolucion, one of the best production companies in Iberoamerica with offices in Buenos Aires, São Paulo, and Los Angeles.
• Sébastien GroussetcoreOthersParis-born director represented by Akita Film, with career spanning France, Spain, England, and US. Has directed campaigns for Mercedes, BMW, Telefonica, Coca-Cola, and Ferragamo. Winner of Silver Lion at Cannes.
• Claudia LlosacoreOthersPeruvian filmmaker represented by Akita Film. Won Golden Bear at Berlinale for 'La teta asustada' (The Milk of Sorrow), first Peruvian film nominated for Academy Award. Also an Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences member.
• Charley StadlercoreOthersAward-winning director represented by Akita Film with 200+ international awards including Cannes, Epica, ADC, Effie, Golden Drum, and New York Festivals. Has directed 400+ commercials for Microsoft, Heineken, Adidas, Mercedes, McDonald's, and Vodafone.
• Ben Liam JonescoreOthersCelebrated storyteller represented by Akita Film. Won Best New Director at first SHOTS Awards (2012), Cannes Lion, and included in Saatchi & Saatchi New Directors Showcase. Known for work with Sky, Quorn, Cadbury, and Childline.
• VellascoreOthersDirector represented by Akita Film. Broke onto main stage in 2013 with 'Soul' short film for Leica, winning at Cannes Lions D&AD Awards, Clio Awards, and Ciclope Festival. Works with brands like Ubisoft, Leica, Ford, and Citroen.
• Anderson WrightcoreOthersFilmmaker represented by Akita Film whose work is described as 'evocative, authentic, and subtle.' Has directed campaigns with Tiger Woods and Naomi Osaka, and content for HBO MAX and Apple TV. Recognized at Clio Awards, Shots, AICP, D&AD, and Cannes Lion.
• Fernando LivschitzcoreOthersArgentine filmmaker represented by Akita Film. Won Young Directors Award at Cannes Lions. Works have gone viral with 100+ million views. Directs for Honda, Toyota, Microsoft, McDonald's, and Coca-Cola.
• Xavier MairessecoreOthersBelgian director represented by Akita Film. Masters in Journalism & Communications from University of Brussels. Worked as Assistant Director on American productions (Battlefield Earth, The Whole Nine Yards). Now directs for Vinci, Sécurité Routière, Sky, and Mercedes.
• Matteo MostertscoreOthersItalian director based in Los Angeles represented by Akita Film. Previously a professional volleyball player on the Italian National Team. Has directed campaigns for Amazon, Cisco, Pampers, Nestlé, and Intimissimi. Short film 'Afternoon Delight' was Vimeo's Short of the Week.
• Luis GermanócoreOthersBrazilian director represented by Akita Film. Has collaborated with major international brands including Renault, Volkswagen, Samsung, Pepsi, and Netflix.
• Augusto ZapiolacoreOthersComedy directing legend based in Buenos Aires represented by Akita Film. Graduate from Institute of Cinematographic Arts. Founder and owner of Argentinacine. One of the most award-winning advertising directors in the world.
• Adrien ArmanetcoreOthersFrench director represented by Akita Film. Considered one of the best comedy directors in France. Has won Prix du Jury and Prix du Public at Young Directors Festival. Signs films for Volkswagen, Canal+, Bouygues, Fortuneo, Burger King, and Perrier.
• Albert UriacoreOthersDirector represented by Akita Film. Started assisting fashion photographers at Photography Institute of Barcelona. Created production company with brother that was named best production company in Spanish market for several years.
• Nuno CorreiacoreOthersMulti-awarded advertising director and photographer based in Lisbon represented by Akita Film. Specializes in Tabletop and Portrait. Founder of two high-end photography and video studios. International clients include McDonald's, Magnum, Milka, and Burger King.
• Ibon LandacoreOthersFilm director based in Spain represented by Akita Film. Works worldwide with top agencies and brands. Multidisciplinary filmmaker with great sensitivity for aesthetics, combining advertising and personal work with animation projects.
• Samuel & GunnarcoreOthersIcelandic directors' team represented by Akita Film. Combined with half a century experience in directing ads. Diverse and multi-dimensional experience with huge attention to detail, creating well-observed, visually stunning work.
• YouthcoreOthersBrazilian trio of directors represented by Akita Film. Versatile in creating, producing, and shooting. Have worked around Brazil and abroad including Japan for clients such as Nike, Volkswagen, PUMA, UN, Budweiser, and Stella Artois.
• OxymorocoreOthersCreative collective of young filmmakers and authors represented by Akita Film. Brings together different distinct skills and sensibilities, offering contributions to various projects while seeking perfect conjunction between storytelling and imagery. Accustomed to working for young people, adaptable to fast-paced digital language.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• RSA Films: Ridley Scott's London-based commercial and branded content production company, representing a roster of acclaimed directors for global advertising campaigns. Directly comparable to Akita Film's talent representation + commercial production model, operating at the premium end of the same market.
• Anonymous Content: US-based production and talent management company with a director roster spanning features, commercials, and branded content. Same hybrid model as Akita Film: director representation combined with full commercial production services for major brands.
• Radical Media: New York-based production company producing commercials, branded content, and entertainment programming with a similarly prestigious director lineup. Competes directly for the same enterprise brand and advertising agency clients as Akita Film.
• MJZ: Los Angeles-headquartered commercial production company representing award-winning directors (David Fincher, Spike Jonze, etc.) for advertising and branded content. Closely analogous to Akita's model of elite director representation in the commercial/branded space.
• Biscuit Filmworks: Independent commercial and content production company with offices in LA, London, and New York, representing a roster of directors for global brand advertising. Competes for the same multinational brand briefs as Akita Film.
• Smuggler: Global commercial and branded content production company with offices in LA, New York, and London. Directly comparable to Akita in offering director-led production for premium advertising campaigns across TV, digital, and social.
• Partizan: International production company producing commercials, music videos, and branded content with a globally distributed director roster. Overlaps with Akita Film on premium brand advertising production and director representation.
• Caviar: Global production company with offices in multiple cities producing commercials, branded content, and entertainment. Competes for the same enterprise advertising budgets as Akita with a comparable director-representation-plus-production offering.

Regional players

• Indiana Production: Milan-based Italian production company specializing in commercials, branded content, and feature films with a roster of Italian and international directors. Most direct Italian-headquartered competitor to Akita Film for the same domestic brand and agency clients.
• BRW Filmland: Germany-based commercial and branded content production company representing a roster of European directors. Comparable European mid-sized commercial production competitor serving similar advertising clients across continental Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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