Frequently asked.
Answers to the ten questions we hear most — about process, pricing, rights, and working with MCB Studio.
01 Studio & Approach
Who is behind MCB Studio?
MCB Studio is led by Martin-Christopher Bode — filmmaker based in Nuremberg, Germany.
20 years of filmmaking experience, Raindance Film Festival Winner 2013 (for the short film A Good Story), Academy Awards Qualified 2015, more than 16 international festival awards. Former programme lead at the Munich Film Academy, lecturer in London.
Where do you shoot?
We are based in Nuremberg, Germany. We shoot wherever your project takes us — across Bavaria, Germany, the DACH region, or internationally.
MCB Studio brings 20 years of international production experience; remote or multi-day shoots are not an obstacle.
Which industries do you work with?
We work with brands, foundations, cultural projects, organisations, mid-sized companies, and people with their own story to tell.
We don't specialise in particular industries — what matters is whether the story holds up and whether a documentary, cinematic approach makes sense.
02 Project & Process
What does a typical project look like?
Six clear steps:
1. Briefing (free) — we listen and propose a format.
2. Concept & quote — written, transparent.
3. Pre-production — shooting plan, script, locations, casting.
4. Shoot.
5. Post-production — edit, color grading, sound design.
6. Revisions and final delivery.
How long does a production take?
Depends on the format:
Social Content Day: 2 to 4 weeks from briefing to delivery.
Brand Story Film: 4 to 8 weeks.
YouTube Documentary: 6 to 12 weeks.
Documentary Film: several months, depending on research and shooting scope.
Do I need a finished script?
No. A rough idea or topic is enough — we develop the concept and script together.
If you already have a concrete vision or script: even better, we start from there.
Is the first briefing chargeable?
No. The first call and an initial concept sparring are free and non-binding.
The written quote only follows once we agree on a format and scope together.
03 Pricing, Rights & Delivery
How much does a film at MCB Studio cost?
Starting prices:
Social Content Day from €1,500
Brand Story Film from €2,500
YouTube Documentary from €8,000
Documentary and fiction projects are quoted individually. All prices excluding statutory VAT.
What if my budget is smaller than the starting prices?
We find an individual solution. Just write us with your scope — from a half-day shoot to a smaller package, much can be discussed.
Better an honest conversation than a standard product that doesn't fit.
Who owns the rights to the finished film?
You receive the usage rights for the purposes agreed in the quote — typically web, social media, campaign, internal use.
Copyrights remain with MCB Studio and the respective creators. Extended usage rights (TV, cinema, exclusive) are available on request and arranged separately.
Question not covered?
Let's talk.
Just tell us briefly what it's about — we reply personally, no standard form.
hello@mcbstudio.de