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Broadcast-tested storytelling
“The video was beautifully shot and makes you tear up. He’s a pro, a natural, so good at getting people to spill their guts out. Our director teared up just reading script.”
Namasha Schelling
Marketing Director
Day One
Magnason Film is a New York–based creative video production company led by award-winning filmmaker, editor, and creative director Mathias Magnason. Our work has reached tens of millions, aired on PBS, won 30+ film festival awards, and helped clients raise funds, build trust, and grow visibility.
We work in small, highly effective teams for clients and platforms including PBS, BBC, Bank of America, Livestrong, The Epoch Times, and NHK — with earlier work commissioned by the United Nations.
Creative Video Production
Needs a Blueprint
“Mathias was very confident and natural in his process, and also respected my input
whenever I had ideas or concerns. He honored my budget and worked within my time
frame. I absolutely love the end result.” – Singer-songwriter Katy Mantyk…
Like building a house, every video production needs a solid plan. When you build upon a
foundation, your filmmaking experience will be enjoyable and uplifting. Depending on
your budget and needs, we can lead the journey beginning to end, or we can step in to
oversee a specific stage of your filmmaking process.
Art, Always In Motion
Magnason Film is an award-winning creative production company.
Our nonfiction storytelling has garnered over 30 film festival awards and reached tens of millions of views on social media. We’ve even helped a beauty queen win her national contest… twice.
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Creative Video Production
Needs a Blueprint
Like building a house, every video production needs a solid plan. When you build upon a foundation, your filmmaking experience will be enjoyable and uplifting. Depending on your budget and needs, we can lead the journey beginning to end, or we can step in to oversee a specific stage of your filmmaking process.
Our Portfolio
Groundbreaking Ideas Brought to Life.
Fortuna – Q&A With Our Experts – Why Sell At Auction?
This episode of Fortuna’s “Q&A With Our Experts” explains the pitfalls of selling jewelry locally and the advantages of selling to a global marketplace at an online auction house.
Epoch Times – Leaving California, The Untold Story
“Leaving California: The Untold Story” is a feature-length documentary directed and written by Mathias Magnason that portrays the growing challenges of living in California, causing an unprecedented mass exodus. Siyamak Khorrami, television host of California Insider and editor of The Epoch Times Southern California, takes...
Details Magazine – Male Supermodels Shoot
Shakespeare Productions hired Magnason Film to create a 90-second promo with a behind-the-scenes feel for Details Magazine’s top ten male supermodels shoot.
"I hired Magnason Film to create a story, edit, and finish a 30-minute Documentary. The quality and professionalism exceeded my expectation by a mile, and the people from MF did above and beyond what we expected. Highly recommend them."
"I have worked multiple times with Mathias Magnason and his company Magnason Film, and I highly recommend him for producing professional, tasteful, high-class videos. Mathias Magnason is an outstanding creative editor, producer, and director."
“The video was beautifully shot and makes you tear up. He’s a pro, a natural, so good at getting people to spill their guts out. Our director teared up just reading script.”
“Mathias was very confident and natural in his process, and also respected my input whenever I had ideas or concerns. He honored my budget and worked within my time frame. I absolutely love the end result.”
“His gentle approach, drawing the truth out of her, then weaving it together was really impressive. He’s a creative genius.”
“He has an incredible sense of how to tell the story visually. He elevates the quality to a point that I can’t reach on my own.”
“The main subject in the video was so impressed he consigned $200,000 worth of watches with Fortuna. Now we are his only auction house.”
"His ability to craft a compelling narrative with engaging footage was remarkable. Despite being behind a paywall, the documentary garnered 1.7 million views. We also received nominations and were finalists in multiple award categories, a testament to the film's impact. Given the tight production timeline, Mathias's willingness to take on multiple roles was invaluable to our success."
"He flawlessly put together years of material, photos, and videos on many different platforms into a powerful, impactful film that fully captures the essence of who I am and what I wish to bring into this world. I am very grateful that I found him!"
"It is so rare to find professionals who genuinely care about your company's brand or story, share your passion for going the extra mile with every project, and are also incredibly easy to work with. Their talent is unmatched, and consistently exceed expectations."
Companies We’ve Worked With
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