What city studios does

City Studios (סיטי סטודיוס) is a Tel Aviv-based, founder-owned media production company established in 1991 by Ami Bentov. The company operates a vertically integrated media services business spanning TV studio production, live broadcasting, video editing, public relations, and media consultation. Its headquarters at 5th Ha'Haskala Boulevard houses a one-camera TV studio with green screen capabilities and a backdrop overlooking central Tel Aviv, supported by LiveU satellite-free live broadcasting technology that enables transmission from any point in Israel to global websites, social media platforms, and production companies.

The company's revenue model is project-based professional services, with fees generated from corporate image videos, live broadcast services, PR engagements, and media coaching delivered primarily through direct sales to enterprise and government clients. Its customer base spans Israeli businesses, government entities, international TV networks (including CNN, Fox News, AP, RTR-Russia, and Channel 1 Russia), and streaming platforms (Prime Video, Lionsgate Play). The media consultation practice is anchored by Dr. Raanan Gissin, former media adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, providing a differentiated credibility layer for executive coaching, press preparation, and PR strategy. City Studios sells primarily through its portfolio and referrals from its international broadcast relationships, with marketing concentrated on its website, video platforms, and social networks.

City Studios is privately held and bootstrapped, with no disclosed external institutional investment. The company has historically operated as a regional Israeli media services firm but has expanded in 2026 into premium international content production through co-production of the Prime Video docuseries 'A Beautiful Obsession' on Pep Guardiola, alongside Plan B Entertainment and Workerbee (Banijay UK), with Lionsgate Play handling India distribution. The company also maintains a six-month media and communications trial engagement with Prospect Ridge Resources at a $50,000 fee, indicating ongoing efforts to diversify into publicly traded client relationships. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; all engagements are quoted per project scope.

Name

city studios

Legal name

City Studios (סיטי סטודיוס)

Website

https://citystudios.co.il

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Short description

City Studios is a Tel Aviv-based, founder-owned media production company providing TV studio broadcasting, video production, public relations, and media consultation services to corporate, government, and streaming platform clients across Israel and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Media Production and Broadcasting Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (51211), Television Broadcasting Stations (516120), Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries (512)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Television Broadcasting Stations (4833), Services-Allied To Motion Picture Production (7819)

akta.pro primary industry

Soundstage & Stage Rental (Film/TV) (MPADAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Studio Campus / Production Facility Operators (MPADAIAC), Studios, Stages & Location Services (Facilities, Location Scouting/Permits) (MPAAAMAG), Co-Development, Porting & Remaster Studios (MPAFAAAM)

Keywords

• Video production services
• TV broadcasting studio
• Media consultation
• Public relations services
• Live broadcast solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Tel Aviv

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Video Production Services: Professional image videos, promotional videos, training videos, and fundraising videos produced for businesses, organizations, and government entities. Revenue generated through project-based engagements with customizable production packages.
2. TV Broadcasting Services: Live broadcasting and recording services using LiveU technology and satellite transmission for international TV channels and online platforms. Revenue from broadcast service fees.
3. Media Consultation and PR Services: Communication consulting, media training, public relations, and media appearance guidance services led by Dr. Raanan Gissin, former media adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

City Studios is a full-service media production company operating a TV broadcast studio in Tel Aviv and delivering professional image videos, live broadcasting, public relations, media consultation, and video editing services. The company serves corporate clients, government entities, international TV networks, and public figures, combining studio facilities, LiveU satellite-free field broadcasting, and a senior team led by founder Ami Bentov and former PM media adviser Dr. Raanan Gissin.

Product overview

City Studios is a full-service media production company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, led by Mr. Ami Bentov since 1991. The company operates as a unified creative agency offering a comprehensive suite of video production and media services including TV studio facilities with LiveU broadcasting technology, professional image videos (business videos, fundraiser videos, instructional videos), public relations services, media consultation coaching, and professional video editing. The core offering centers on the TV Studio & Broadcasting service complemented by video production services (Professional Image Videos) and media expertise services (PR, Media Consultation, Video Editing). All services are delivered through a single integrated team combining studio facilities, field production capabilities, and post-production editing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Prime VideoflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 August 2026City Studios served as co-producer on the Prime Video docuseries 'A Beautiful Obsession' following Pep Guardiola's final seasons at Manchester City. The series leveraged City Studios' exclusive access to capture behind-the-scenes content.
• Plan B EntertainmentflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 August 2026Co-production partner on the 'A Beautiful Obsession' docuseries, with Plan B (Brad Pitt's production company) providing strategic involvement alongside City Studios.
• Workerbee (Banijay UK)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 August 2026Production partner on the docuseries 'A Beautiful Obsession' - part of Banijay UK, contributing to the multi-part documentary series.
• Lionsgate PlaycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 6 August 2026Exclusive distributor for the 'A Beautiful Obsession' docuseries in India, releasing all episodes on August 21st through Lionsgate Play streaming platform.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Yes Studios: Israeli content production and international distribution arm of Yes (Bezeq). Produces and licenses Israeli content globally — directly comparable to City Studios' video production and docuseries work, with stronger distribution muscle.
• Ananey Studios: Israeli content production company producing scripted and unscripted programming for international networks and platforms. Comparable in market (Israeli), service offering (TV production), and target buyers (global streamers/broadcasters).
• Reshet Studios: Production arm of Reshet 13, one of Israel's leading commercial broadcasters. Produces original Israeli content for domestic and international distribution — overlaps with City Studios' broadcast production capabilities in the same market.
• Keshet International: Israeli-based global content production and distribution company. Operates TV production, scripted/unscripted formats, and distribution — overlapping with City Studios' content production and broadcast capabilities, though at significantly larger scale and with international distribution infrastructure.

Broad incumbents

• ITV Studios: Major global TV production and distribution arm of ITV plc. Produces thousands of hours of programming across formats — overlaps with City Studios' broadcast production services but at global scale across many more territories and genres.
• Fremantle: Global production and distribution company behind shows like American Idol, Got Talent. Operates a broad content portfolio worldwide; comparable end-market (broadcasters and streamers) but vastly larger scale and multi-genre breadth than City Studios.
• Banijay: World's largest independent content producer and distributor; parent of Workerbee (City Studios' co-production partner on 'A Beautiful Obsession'). Highly comparable in docuseries and reality production; vastly larger scale and geographic footprint.
• Endemol Shine Group: Global content production powerhouse behind formats like Big Brother, MasterChef, and Black Mirror. Comparable end-buyers (broadcasters and platforms) and adjacent to City Studios' docuseries/unscripted ambitions, but operates at massive international scale.
• All3Media: Global television production and distribution company with labels across multiple genres including factual/documentary. Comparable in docuseries/unscripted ambitions and overlap with City Studios' Prime Video-style commissions, at significantly broader international scale.

Regional players

• Kan Broadcasting (Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation): Israel's national public broadcaster operating TV, radio, and digital channels. In-house production of news and content in Israel — serves as a regional production benchmark rather than a direct competitor, but operates adjacent production infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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