2011
FoundingPedro Peira founds the production company and sales agency Festimania Pictures.
Storytelling Since 2011
We’ve always been driven by a simple, profound truth: stories change lives. What began as a venture in brand placement and content sales soon revealed a deeper calling — one that pulsed with humanity’s oldest rhythm: the need to connect, to understand, and to share.
In 2013, we took a bold leap. We could no longer just sell stories; we needed to live them. That year, we made a social commitment through the film Música Maestros, a documentary that didn’t just capture moments but breathed life into them.
Then came Soul, a film born across continents — from Spain’s sunlit streets to Japan’s whispering temples. Premiering at the Berlin International Film Festival and later embraced by Netflix, it proved that passion knows no borders.
Today, based in Madrid, we continue seeking characters that matter. Because every story deserves to be heard.
- Years of stories
- 15
- Films
- 6
- Streaming platforms
- 4
- Continents
- 3
At a glance
- Founded
- 2011 in Madrid, Spain
- Founder
- Pedro Peira, producer and director
- Offices
- Madrid, and Los Angeles since 2021
- What we do
- Production, Archive Research, Branded & Commissioned Content and Festivals & Events
- Films
- 5 released, 1 in the works
- Festival selections
- Berlin International Film Festival, Transilvania International Film Festival, San Sebastián International Film Festival, Outfest Los Angeles, Seattle Latino Film Festival, Valladolid International Film Festival (Seminci), KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival, Phoenix Film Festival and Málaga Film Festival
- Streaming on
- Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video and Filmin
- Working languages
- English and Spanish
- Certification
- Ecomanagers, sustainable production (2026)
- Awards
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- Best Non-fiction Screenplay, Seattle Latino Film Festival 2021 (LA Queenciañera)
- Best Documentary Feature, KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival 2022 (LA Queenciañera)
Our story, year by year
Each milestone, a story. Each premiere, a new horizon.
2014
FilmMúsica Maestros, our first documentary on the transformative power of music.
2017
FilmWe premiere Soul at the Berlin International Film Festival. You can find it on Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video and Filmin.
2020
FilmThe road leads us to produce a second gastronomic film. Free Way kicks off at the San Sebastián Film Festival. You can find it on Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video and Filmin.
2021
FilmWe open a Los Angeles office and produce LA Queenciañera, celebrating identity and belonging. You can find it on Filmin.
2022
New VentureWe embrace new narratives: virtual reality, augmented reality and immersive experiences.
2023
New VentureWe develop a new business line: Audiovisual Documentalist. We research, locate, manage and verify all the archival material (videos, photographs, audio and documents) you might need.
2024
FilmBuddha Jumps Over the Wall, directed by Pedro Peira, continues to win laurels on the international festival circuit. You can find it on Filmin.
2025
FilmWe have a new project underway! Esencia will soon offer a more intimate look at our way of filmmaking.
2026
MilestoneWe become certified Ecomanagers, committing to sustainable productions and green strategies.