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Corporate films, explainer videos & company videos – traditionally shot or AI-powered, depending on what your project really needs. 21 years of experience in storytelling, camera, editing, and post-production. I choose the right method for your project – not the trendiest.
FROM ANALOG TO AI: 21 YEARS OF FILM PRODUCTION – NOW HYBRID
2004: My first production with tape cameras.
2025: With Sora, I can create in 10 minutes what used to take me 10 hours.
The difference compared to pure AI providers? I know when technology helps – and when it gets in the way.
My approach:
Authentic interviews, real people, emotional moments → classic production with Sony FX6, Gimbal, Drone.
Abstract brand worlds, concept visualization, fast iterations → AI-enhanced with Sora, Kling, ComfyUI.
Tight budget, big vision → Hybrid workflow that combines both.
What this means in concrete terms:
For Hitachi Rail, I realized classic drone and gimbal shots – because real employees and real buildings shouldn't be replaced by AI.
For a brand concept video, I completed the entire workflow from storyboard to final cut using generative AI – ComfyUI for previsualization, Sora and Kling for the final renders, Premiere for editing. Result: Broadcast quality in a fraction of the usual production time.
You get:
✓ 21 years of experience in storytelling, cinematography, and post-production
✓ A partner who chooses the right method for your project – not the trendiest
✓ Faster delivery times through intelligent tool selection
✓ Quality that works both in front of the camera AND in the prompt
Ready for your project?
🎬 Daniel Leonforte | Eigenart Filmproduktion
German
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
Can work on-site
Darmstadt (up to 50km), Stuttgart (up to 50km), Stadtkreis Mannheim (up to 50km), Kreisfreie Stadt München (up to 50km), Frankfurt am Main (up to 50km)
Experience
- Hitachi Rail - Germany
On Malt
Drone & Gimbal Shots Hitachi RailTRANSPORTATIONNovember 2025 - November 2025Ditzingen, GermanyFor Hitachi Rail Germany, I realized drone and gimbal shots at the company's location. The project included aerial shots of the company building as well as stock footage with employees for internal and external corporate communication.My role: Directing, Camera, and Gimbal Operation. In post-production, I handled color grading, stabilization, and curated selection of the material – ready for further use by the communication team. - a-z GartenHaus GmbHVideographer, Photographer & Video EditingAugust 2023 - August 2023 (1 month)"Gartenhaus on Tour" is a YouTube format that showcases the most beautiful garden houses in Germany. In the summer of 2023, my task was to travel with the presenter to five different garden house projects across Germany, interview the owners about the construction, take photos for the AZ Gartenhaus website, and film the garden houses from various perspectives to create a likeable video. A drone was also used.
- AZ Gartenhaus GmbHCameraman and Video EditorCIVIL ENGINEERINGAugust 2023 - August 2023 (1 month)Shooting & editing of social media content for AZ Gartenhaus GmbH and the YouTube format: GH on Tour
Reviews
Rebekka
Senior Manager Digital and Content - Hitachi Rail - Germany
Reviewed on 1/27/2026
Working with Daniel was great. Communication was always pleasant and uncomplicated, arrangements were clear and reliable. Daniel was extremely flexible, reacted quickly to everything, and delivered the materials in top quality and absolutely on time. I give 5 stars in every category – and a clear recommendation.
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Nicolas
PMK Mess- und Kommunikationstechnik GmbH
Reviewed on 12/16/2022
We are very satisfied with the result. Very good and professional collaboration. We can highly recommend Daniel without hesitation.
Many thanks
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Education
- Diploma Media DesignerFH Mainz2012Produktionsstudium für Interaktive und Bewegtbild-Formate. Erweiterte Kenntnisse in der Produktionsplanung von Film und TV-Projekten, Storytelling/Drehbuch und der Postproduktion.
- Media Designer Print & Non-Print, Specialization DesignGutenbergschule/Das Mediativ2003Duale Ausbildung zum Mediengestalter. Webdesign, Print-Design.
Certifications
- NLP PractitionerNLPA2012
- NLP PractitionerDVNLP2012