2011 Founding
Pedro Peira founds the production company and sales agency Festimania Pictures.
About Us
A Decade of Storytelling
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 poured our souls into 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.
15 Years of stories
6 Films
4 Streaming platforms
3 Continents
Timeline
A decade in motion
Each milestone, a story. Each premiere, a new horizon.
2014 Film
Música Maestros, our first documentary on the transformative power of music.
2017 Film
We premiere Soul at the Berlin International Film Festival. You can find it on Netflix, Disney, Prime Video, and Filmin.
2020 Film
The road leads us to produce a second gastronomic film. FreeWay kicks off at the San Sebastián Film Festival. You can find it on Netflix, Disney, Prime Video, and Filmin.
2021 Film
We open a Los Angeles office. We produce La Queenciañera, celebrating identity and belonging. You can find it on Filmin.
2022 New Venture
We embrace new narratives: virtual reality, augmented reality, and immersive experiences.
2023 New Venture
We 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 Film
The second film directed by Pedro Peira, Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, continues to win accolades on the international festival circuit. You can find it on Filmin.
2025 Film
We have a new project underway! Esencia will soon offer a more intimate look at our way of filmmaking.
2026 Milestone
We become certified Ecomanagers, committing to sustainable productions and green strategies.