KaStudio

What KaStudio does

KaStudio is a Frankfurt am Main-based video and photography production studio that delivers end-to-end creative services to corporate clients, SMEs, and private individuals across Germany. The company is registered and operated as a sole proprietorship (Einzelunternehmen) under the legal name Cengiz Karahan Fotografie und Video, with sole owner-operator Cengiz Karahan. Founded around 2008 based on a claimed 15+ years of operating history, KaStudio has accumulated a portfolio of more than 1,200 completed projects and counts recognizable enterprise logos including Netflix, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Blaupunkt, BKK Linde, St. Regis Hotel, SARAR, and Robosense among its clients. The owner-operator model and absence of any disclosed external funding imply a small, lean team.

The studio's core offering is organized into two main service lines. The video production line covers Werbefilm (advertising films), Produktvideo (product videos), Recruitingvideo, Unternehmensvideo (corporate videos), Erklärvideo (explainer videos with 2D/3D animation), Imagefilm, event videography, cameraman services, and post-production (editing, color correction, motion graphics, audio mastering, subtitling). The photography line covers product, real estate (including aerial and 360-degree panoramas), event, food, business/portrait, and e-commerce photography. Production is delivered using professional camera equipment, modern editing suites, animation tools, and drone/aerial capabilities; engagement models include in-studio, on-site, and remote post-production workflows.

The business model is project-based professional services with quote-driven pricing, no publicly listed rates, and a free initial consultation as the lead-generation hook. Go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer (website contact form with company-size qualification) and sales-led outreach, supported by an Instagram and YouTube portfolio presence, MailChimp newsletters, and Google Analytics plus Facebook Pixel tracking. Customer segments span enterprise (primary), SME, corporate HR/communications, e-commerce/retail, and real estate. Revenue mechanics are entirely fee-for-service per project with no evidence of recurring contracts, subscriptions, or licensing.

Name

KaStudio

Legal name

Cengiz Karahan Fotografie und Video

Website

https://kastudio.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

KaStudio is a Frankfurt, Germany-based video and photography production studio operating as a sole proprietorship under Cengiz Karahan, offering full-service creative production from concept through post-production to enterprise and SME clients across Germany, with notable logos including Netflix, Blaupunkt, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and St. Regis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Video and Photography Production Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (51211), Postproduction Services and Other Motion Picture and Video Industries (51219), Commercial Photography (541922), Photographic Services (54192)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

Video Production & Post-Production (BPAFAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Content Production (Video, Design, Copy, Studio) (BPAFAAAF), Product & Explainer Videos (Demos, How-To, SaaS/Product Walkthroughs) (MPADAEAD), Event Production & Technical Services (AV, Lighting, Staging) (BPAFAGAB)

Keywords

• Video production services
• Commercial photography
• Corporate video production
• Event videography
• Product photography

Headquarters

HQ city

Frankfurt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Video Production Services: Project-based video production services including commercial films, product videos, recruitment videos, corporate videos, explainer videos, image films, and event videos. Revenue generated through one-time project fees.
2. Photography Services: Photography services including product photography, real estate photography, event photography, food photography, business/portrait photography, and e-commerce photography. Revenue generated through one-time project fees.
3. Post-Production Services: Video editing and post-production services including color correction, motion graphics, audio mastering, subtitles, and animation. Can work on in-house productions or complete/enhance partially finished projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KaStudio provides professional video production and photography services from its Frankfurt am Main studio, delivering end-to-end creative content for brands. Services span advertising films, product videos, recruitment videos, corporate videos, explainer videos with 2D/3D animation, image films, event video and photography, cameraman services, and post-production, alongside product, real estate, food, business, and e-commerce photography. The studio manages projects through a structured five-step process covering inquiry, consultation, pre-production/creative concept, production, and post-production.

Product overview

KaStudio is a video and photography production company based in Frankfurt, Germany offering a comprehensive portfolio of creative services. The core offering spans two main categories: video production services (including Werbefilm/advertising films, Produktvideo/product videos, Recruitingvideo/recruiting videos, Unternehmensvideo/corporate videos, Erklärvideo/explainer videos with 2D/3D animations, Imagefilm/image films, Event-Video & Fotografie/event video & photography, Kameramann/cameraman services, and Postproduktion/post-production) and photography services (including Produktfotografie/product photography, Immobilienfotografie/real estate photography, Eventfotografie/event photography, Food Fotografie/food photography, Businessfotografie/business photography, and Ecommerce/e-commerce photography). The company operates as a full-service production studio providing end-to-end solutions from concept development and filming through post-production and final delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Video Production Frankfurt (Videoproduktion Frankfurt) Comprehensive video production offering for brands in Frankfurt covering concept development, filming, and post-production stages to deliver branded videos.
• Advertising Film (Werbefilm) Commercial film production for television, online marketing, and in-store purposes, incorporating strategy, copywriting, casting, and editing to create brand differentiation.
• Product Video (Produktvideo) Product video and photography services including white background shots, lifestyle imagery, product group photography, 360-degree product photography, and e-commerce imagery.
• Recruiting Video (Recruitingvideo) Corporate recruitment video production including showcase videos for career pages, job fair videos, and social media recruitment content to attract top talent.
• Corporate Video (Unternehmensvideo) Corporate video production including training videos, internal communication videos, employee and client testimonials, and 'About Us' brand story videos.
• Explainer Video (Erklärvideo) Animated explainer video production including 2D and 3D animations, motion graphics, animated logos, and cartoon animations for educational and promotional purposes.
• Image Film (Imagefilm) Corporate image film production showcasing company story, philosophy, employees, and products to create emotional connections with viewers through various content styles.
• Event Video & Photography (Event-Video & Fotografie) Event videography and photography services covering corporate events, trade show films and photos, testimonial videos, and conference documentation.
• Cameraman Services (Kameramann) Professional cameraman services for live event coverage, advertising, corporate videos, product videos, music videos, documentaries, and TV productions.
• Post-Production (Postproduktion) Video post-production services including editing, color correction, motion graphics, audio editing, subtitles, and animation to enhance video content. Available for in-house productions or to complete and enhance partially finished client projects.
• Product Photography (Produktfotografie) Professional product photography services for all types of products, from concept planning through to final photo delivery, including image editing and retouching.
• Real Estate Photography (Immobilienfotografie) Real estate photography services capturing properties with aerial shots, virtual tours, and 360-degree panoramas to present properties optimally.
• Event Photography (Eventfotografie) Professional event and trade show photography capturing speeches, product demonstrations, and overall event atmosphere for marketing and documentation purposes.
• Food Photography (Food Fotografie) Food photography services for restaurant menus, social media, and marketing materials, capturing dishes with vibrant colors and intricate textures.
• Business Photography (Businessfotografie) Business photography services including headshots, product photography, event photography, and imagery for websites, social media, and marketing materials.
• E-commerce Photography (Ecommerce) E-commerce photography services including fashion photography and product imagery for online retail platforms.
• Photography Frankfurt (Fotografie Frankfurt) General photography services in Frankfurt covering product photography, real estate photography, event photography, food photography, and portrait photography.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1200 successfully completed projects delivered

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BKK LindecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-term client relationship with video production services. Created a video celebrating 10 years of cooperation with Deutsche Vermögensberatung and Generali, demonstrating ongoing partnership for corporate communications.
• Enterprise Rent-A-CarminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate client for video production services related to brand content.
• NetflixminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner/client relationship for streaming and media-related production content.
• BlaupunktcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOngoing partnership for product video production including products like PVA 100 and HPB 200 ANC headphones. Multiple projects documented in portfolio.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Studio Bumm: Berlin-based German film and content production studio specializing in branded video, corporate, and commercial productions. Direct comparable to KaStudio in service mix (corporate/branded video, photography, post-production) and target enterprise clients.
• Rat Pack Filmproduktion: German full-service video production agency with comparable services including corporate films, product videos, event documentation, and post-production. Direct competitor to KaStudio for mid-market enterprise and SMB video assignments in DACH.
• Tony Petersen Filmproduktion: Hamburg-based German corporate video production company focused on advertising films, corporate content, and branded video for enterprise clients. Direct comparable to KaStudio's Werbefilm, Imagefilm, and corporate video offerings for B2B marketing teams.
• Mackevision Medien: German visual content and CGI/visual effects production company serving automotive, consumer products, and enterprise brands — overlapping with KaStudio's product video, brand film, and product photography services.

Broad incumbents

• Studio Hamburg: Major Hamburg-based production group offering film, TV, and post-production services with full studio infrastructure. Comparable as a German full-service video production counterpart to KaStudio, though serving larger media and enterprise clients.
• Bavaria Film: Long-standing German film and media production company with full-service studio facilities, post-production, and corporate video capabilities. Comparable to KaStudio in providing film/video production services from a German base, but operates at a substantially larger, more diversified scale.
• UFA GmbH: Germany's largest film, TV, and content production group (Bertelsmann subsidiary), offering end-to-end video production capabilities across entertainment, branded content, and corporate films. Comparable to KaStudio as a German-based video production platform but at vastly greater scale and scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/Wix
• Instagraminstagram.com/kastudio__
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kastudiovideoproduction

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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