Miafilm

What Miafilm does

Miafilm is a London-based independent film production company founded in 2013 by Caterina Monzani and Sergio Vega Borrego. The company operates with a core team of two founders and produces a portfolio of documentary and fiction films alongside commissioned video production services for external clients. Its output includes six titled works — feature documentaries such as 'The Valley of the Jato' (2013) and 'The Perfect Circle' (2015), shorter pieces such as 'La Scala Opening Night' (2012), 'The Love Bureau' (2009), 'Bestiario' (2009), and the in-production animated documentary 'Because I'm Ugly' (2020). Production relies on traditional documentary filmmaking techniques: self-shooting capability, in-house editing, and an international co-production framework spanning the UK, Italy, Slovenia, the Netherlands, and Spain.

The company monetizes across three streams: (1) commissioned video production for media outlets (notably The Guardian since 2013), NGOs, cultural organizations, and educational institutions on a project/quote basis; (2) film distribution and licensing through partners including 3BOXMEDIA (international sales), Second Run DVD (physical media), Vimeo On Demand (D2C), and The Guardian's platform; and (3) co-production partnerships with European producers that share production costs and expand distribution reach. Festival-circuit presence (Rotterdam IFF, DokLeipzig, Venice Biennale, One World Romania) serves as both reputational marketing and a channel for downstream licensing.

Customer concentration is anchored by The Guardian as the longest-tenured recurring client, supplemented by smaller project-based engagements (South London Maudsley Hospital, Toscana Photographic Workshops, Pubblico Bene, Youtool, Cooperative Di Costruzioni, Second Run DVD). The business is privately held by the two founders, with no disclosed external investment, cap table, or funding rounds. Geographic operations are concentrated in Europe with no claim of global footprint, and distribution reach extends globally only through downstream partners and festival screenings.

Name

Miafilm

Legal name

Miafilm

Website

https://miafilm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Miafilm is a London-based independent film production company founded in 2013, producing documentary and fiction films via international co-productions and delivering commissioned video services to media outlets, NGOs, and cultural organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Film Production

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (51211), Motion Picture and Video Industries (5121)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Feature-Length Documentaries (MPADADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Short-Form Documentaries (MPADADAC), Branded Documentary / Nonfiction (Corporate & NGO) (MPADADAK)

Keywords

• Documentary film production
• Video production services
• International co-production
• Independent filmmaking
• Commissioned video content

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Commissioned Video Production: Direct client commissions for video production work. Caterina works as video producer for The Guardian producing short online documentaries and video series since 2013. Also produces commissioned work for NGOs, cultural organizations, and media outlets.
2. Film Distribution & Licensing: Revenue from distributing completed films through partners including Guardian distribution, 3BOXMEDIA for international sales, and Second Run DVD for physical releases. Films available on Vimeo on-demand.
3. Co-production Partnerships: Multi-country co-productions with partners including Movimenta (Italy), Petra Pan Film Production (Slovenia), Cobos Films (Netherlands) allow shared production costs and expanded distribution networks.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Miafilm is an independent film production company that produces its own original documentary and fiction films, and provides commissioned video production services to external clients. Its film catalogue includes feature documentaries (The Valley of the Jato, The Perfect Circle), short documentaries (La Scala Opening Night, The Love Bureau), a short fiction film (Bestiario), and an animated documentary in production (Because I'm Ugly). The commissioned video service creates short online documentaries, video series, and event coverage for clients including The Guardian, Second Run DVD, Toscana Photographic Workshops, and various NGOs.

Product overview

Miafilm is an independent film production company offering a portfolio of documentary and fiction films, plus commissioned video production services. The core product portfolio consists of six named films: The Valley of the Jato (feature documentary), The Perfect Circle (feature documentary co-production), La Scala Opening Night (documentary for The Guardian), The Love Bureau (short documentary), Bestiario (short fiction), and Because I'm Ugly (animated documentary in production). These are supplemented by commissioned video production services for institutional and commercial clients including The Guardian, Toscana Photographic Workshops, and various Italian organizations. The company functions as both an independent filmmaker producing its own documentary and fiction works, and as a service provider creating commissioned content for clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Valley of the Jato Feature documentary film (70 min, 2013) directed by Caterina Monzani and Sergio Vega Borrego, portraying the conflicts of Sicilian society through maverick self-made journalist Pino Maniaci, who runs a TV station in Sicily as a voice against corruption and organized crime.
• The Perfect Circle Feature documentary film (70 & 52 min, 2015) co-produced with Movimenta (Italy), Petra Pan Film Production (Slovenia), and Cobos Films (Netherlands). Set in a hospice in Reggio Emilia, Italy, it follows a man and woman in advanced phases of illness and a director trying to reconcile with life.
• La Scala Opening Night Documentary film (10 min, 2012) directed by Caterina Monzani for The Guardian, exploring the historical, cultural, and social importance of Teatro alla Scala in Milan as it prepares for opening night of the season.
• The Love Bureau Short documentary film (26 min, 2009) directed by Caterina Monzani, presenting a bittersweet tale about internet dating, the fall of Communism, and finding love in the 21st century, featuring marriage agency Maruska International matching Italian men with Eastern European women.
• Bestiario Short fiction film (18 min, 2009) directed and written by Sergio Vega Borrego. The film follows a nine-year-old boy, a dead dog inside a rubbish bag, and a trip to the basement, exploring childhood themes.
• Because I'm Ugly Short animated documentary (in production as of 2020) directed by Caterina Monzani and Salvador Maldonado, exploring the challenges of living with Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). Produced in collaboration with psychologists and patients at South London Maudsley Hospital.
• Commissioned Video Production Custom video production services for clients including The Guardian (since 2013), Second Run DVD, Toscana Photographic Workshops, Pubblico Bene, Youtool, and Cooperative Di Costruzioni. Services include short online documentaries, video series, event filming, and documentary production.

Quantifiable outcome

• Films screened at international festivals including DokLeipzig, Rotterdam IFF, Venice Biennale, One World Romania, and others

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Toscana Photographic WorkshopscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2004Miafilm has worked with TPW since 2004 producing short online documentary videos portraying workshops and activities with photographers from Magnum, National Geographic, VII and other agencies.
• The GuardiancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing working relationship since 2013. Caterina works as video producer for Guardian producing short online documentaries and video series. Sergio works as freelance editor on Guardian content. Multiple films produced for Guardian including 'La Scala Opening Night' distributed through Guardian.
• Second Run DVDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK based DVD label specializing in world cinema releases. Miafilm filmed at Second Run events and produced extras for releases including Yorgos Lathimos Kinetta's DVD. Active ongoing relationship since production of extras.
• Pubblico BeneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeople-funded journalism organization based in Bologna covering stories nationally and internationally. Miafilm produced documentary on Bologna and London as cycle-friendly cities.
• YoutoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign agency based in Bologna, Italy that connects designers and factories for series production. Miafilm produced documentary about Youtool's work.
• Cooperative Di CostruzioniminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction cooperative operating in Italy for over 100 years. Miafilm produced documentary showing various construction activities across North to South Italy through stories of workers.
• MovimentacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian co-production partner for feature documentary 'The Perfect Circle'. Part of multi-country co-production with Italy, Slovenia, Netherlands, and UK.
• Petra Pan Film ProductioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSlovenian co-production partner for feature documentary 'The Perfect Circle'. Part of multi-country co-production with Italy, Slovenia, Netherlands, and UK.
• Cobos FilmscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch co-production partner for feature documentary 'The Perfect Circle'. Part of multi-country co-production with Italy, Slovenia, Netherlands, and UK.
• 3BOXMEDIAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational film distribution partner handling 'The Valley of the Jato' sales to television broadcasters and other distributors worldwide.
• National Film & Television SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoth founders graduated from NFTS (Caterina studied there, Sergio earned MA in film editing 2008). 'Bestiario' produced at NFTS. 'The Perfect Circle' developed at EAVE. 'The Valley of the Jato' supported by NFTS.
• BBCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunder/supporter listed for 'The Valley of the Jato' documentary film.
• Cineteca di BolognaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian cultural institution supporting 'The Perfect Circle' documentary.
• Film Commission Emilia-RomagnaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional film commission supporting 'The Perfect Circle' documentary.
• TelejatominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSicilian TV station run by journalist Pino Maniaci, subject of 'The Valley of the Jato' documentary.
• South London Maudsley HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnly clinic in UK treating Body Dysmorphic Disorder in young people. Collaborated on 'Because I'm Ugly' animated documentary working with psychologists and patients.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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