Silbersalz Film GmbH

What Silbersalz Film GmbH does

Silbersalz Film GmbH is a Berlin-based, privately held German film production agency (GmbH) founded and led by two Directors of Photography, Thomas Bergmann and Kyrill Ahlvers. The company produces high-quality advertising films, commercials, and brand campaigns for international enterprise clients including Adobe, Mercedes-Benz, Marshall, Playboy, LIDL Switzerland, Alcon, and First Gulf Bank, as well as performing arts organizations such as the Royal Opera House and Nederlandse Reisopera. Its core differentiator is a deliberate combination of analog and digital filmmaking — using Kodak Vision 3 Cinefilm, Arriflex cameras with anamorphic Zeiss Master Prime and Cooke S4i lenses for a distinctive cinematic aesthetic, alongside modern digital color grading suites.

The company's underlying technology stack includes a proprietary in-house film laboratory called SILBERSALZ35, featuring a custom-built EMMA development machine capable of processing 35mm black-and-white and color film, and an APOLLON 14K scanner for professional scanning. This hardware infrastructure allows the company to serve analog photographers worldwide through an all-in-one package — Kodak cinefilm stock, ECN-2 process development, and professional scanning. Complementing the production services, the agency offers strategic consulting, creative concept development, color grading, and specialized opera video design with large-scale screen integration.

Silbersalz operates a project-based, sales-led business model with revenue streams from advertising film production (one-time project fees), the SILBERSALZ35 film lab service (transaction fees), and creative consulting (professional services). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quoted via direct contact. The company targets enterprise brands and visionary companies across the DACH region, Benelux, Switzerland, UK, and USA, with global footprint claims supported by international client engagements. Distribution is direct-to-client with no intermediaries, and the company markets through its portfolio website, Instagram, Facebook, Vimeo, and industry event screenings such as IBC 2019.

Name

Silbersalz Film GmbH

Legal name

SILBERSALZ FILM GmbH

Website

https://silbersalz-film.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Silbersalz Film GmbH is a Berlin-based boutique film production agency producing high-quality advertising films and brand campaigns for international enterprise clients, distinguished by proprietary analog film capabilities including an in-house SILBERSALZ35 lab and Kodak Vision 3 cinefilm workflows.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Film Production Services

akta.pro primary industry

Animation Services for VFX (Creature/Character, Crowd, Simulation Support) (MPADAHAF)

Keywords

• Advertising film production
• Commercial filmmaking services
• Analog film development
• Color grading services
• Opera video design

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Advertising Film Production: Production of high-quality advertising films, commercials, and campaigns for brands. Project-based work encompassing concept development, production, and post-production including color grading.
2. SILBERSALZ35 Film Development Service: All-in-one package for analog photographers: provides Kodak cinefilm stock, develops exposed film using ECN-2 process, and delivers professionally scanned files. Serves photographers globally.
3. Strategic Consulting and Creative Services: Full-service problem-solving including campaign strategy, creative concept development, and consultation from conception through roll-out.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Silbersalz Film GmbH is a Berlin-based film production agency that produces high-quality advertising films and develops creative campaigns (online, paid media, social media, TV, print) for international brands and visionary companies. Its services span from conception to roll-out and include analog film production using Kodak Vision 3 cinefilm, complemented by an in-house analog film laboratory called SILBERSALZ35 that develops and scans 35mm cinefilm for photographers worldwide.

Product overview

Silbersalz Film GmbH is a Berlin-based film production company offering a unified portfolio centered on high-quality advertising film production. The core offering includes film production services for commercials and campaigns across online, TV, cinema, and social media channels. These services are complemented by in-house creative agency capabilities for strategic consulting and campaign development. A distinctive sub-brand, SILBERSALZ35, provides film laboratory services enabling photographers worldwide to shoot and develop genuine 35mm Kodak cinefilm. Additional specialized services include professional color grading and opera video design for large-scale theatrical productions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SILBERSALZ35: A film laboratory service that develops and scans 35mm cinefilm for analog photographers. Provides Kodak Vision 3 Cinefilm in standard 35mm cartridges for analog cameras, with development using ECN-2 Process and professional scanning services.
• SILBERSALZ35

Products and services

• Film Production Services High-quality advertising film production for online, TV, cinema, and social media channels. Produces commercials and campaigns that combine strategic storytelling with cinematic visuals for international brands.
• Creative Agency Services Full-service problem-solving including strategic consulting, campaign development from conception to roll-out, covering both digital and traditional media channels (online, paid media, social media, TV, and print).
• SILBERSALZ35 Film Lab Service An all-in-one film laboratory package providing Kodak Vision 3 cinefilm stock in standard 35mm cartridges, ECN-2 process development via the custom EMMA development machine, and professional scanning via the APOLLON 14K scanner. Serves analog photographers worldwide.
• Color Grading Services Professional color grading using state-of-the-art 4K digital color grading suites to achieve a cinematic look for commercial and brand productions.
• Opera Video Design Video design creation for opera and performing arts productions, featuring large-scale screen integration with stage design and live performance, including on-location cinematic filming.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1.2 million YouTube views with excellent viewing rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Nederlandse ReisoperacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 April 2018Internationally acclaimed opera company for whom SILBERSALZ Film produced video design for 'The Flying Dutchman' (2018) and 'Valkyrie' productions. The entire back wall of the stage was a large screen showing SILBERSALZ productions throughout the operas, filmed on location in Iceland.
• KodakcoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic material supplier for film stock. SILBERSALZ Film uses Kodak Vision 3 Cinefilm for their analog productions, citing its incomparable look that beautifully brings out skin tones and highlights, giving films their cinematic aesthetic.
• Royal Opera HousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrestigious performing arts venue for which SILBERSALZ Film created opera video design for the 'Parsifal' production.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MJZ: Premier commercial production company known for high-end commercials and branded content with award-winning directors. Direct peer competing for the same premium global brand budgets as Silbersalz.
• Anonymous Content: Premium production company with entertainment and commercials divisions, producing work for major global brands. Direct competitor in the high-end commercial and branded content production space.
• Radical Media: Premium commercial and advertising production company with offices in NYC, LA, and London, serving global brands with high-end film production across commercials, branded content, and digital. Direct competitor to Silbersalz in the premium commercial production segment.
• Prettybird: Premium production company known for commercials, music videos, and branded content with offices in LA and London. Direct competitor in the boutique premium production segment.
• Partizan: Global production company producing commercials, music videos, and branded content with offices worldwide. Direct peer competing for the same premium global brand campaigns.
• Somesuch: London-based production company producing commercials, branded content, and short films for premium brands. Direct peer in the boutique premium commercial production segment.
• Smuggler: Global production company with offices in NYC, LA, London, and Paris, producing commercials, branded content, and music videos for international brands. Direct peer in the premium commercial production segment.
• Stink Studios: Global creative production company with offices in London, NYC, LA, Shanghai, and Berlin, producing commercials, branded content, and digital experiences. Direct competitor with a Berlin office that competes in the same regional market as Silbersalz.

Others

• Cinelab: London-based analog film processing lab offering 35mm and 16mm development and scanning with proprietary equipment. Directly comparable to Silbersalz's SILBERSALZ35 sub-brand service, addressing the same global analog photographer niche with similar custom-built development machinery.

Regional players

• Czar Film: Berlin-based production company producing commercials and branded content for German and European brands. Regional peer operating in the same geographic market as Silbersalz with comparable full-service production offering.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/silbersalzfilm
• Instagraminstagram.com/silbersalzfilm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/silbersalzfilm

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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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