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@arnaldostafa

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🎭 Actor - Producer
👨‍👦 Happy Single Father of @akirastafa
🥋 Trained for 3 years in Shaolin Temple
🦄 @akistudiolondon
🗂 DQ Managment

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New York, here I come. 🇺🇸

From 2nd–11th June, I’ll be attending @tribeca @lovewinsfilms and @jerseyshorefilmfest and connecting with investors, executive producers, distributors, and co-production partners who believe in the power of bold, meaningful storytelling.

Over the past few years, Aki Studio London has grown from an idea into a slate of ambitious film and documentary projects. Now it’s time to build international partnerships that can help bring these stories to audiences worldwide.

If you’re attending any of the festival and interested in discussing investment, co-production opportunities, distribution, or future collaborations, I’d love to connect.

See you in New York.

#Tribeca #FilmIndustry #IndependentFilm #FilmProducer #FilmFinance CoProduction FilmDistribution NewYork AkiStudioLondon Storytelling taken in New York City by @arnaldostafa

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Excited to announce that I with Aki Studio London will be attending the Marché du Film 2026 during the Cannes Film Festival, with Japan as this year’s Country of Honour. 🎬🇯🇵

Looking forward to connecting with filmmakers, distributors, investors, and creative partners from around the world.
The next chapter starts here.

See you in Cannes.

#Cannes2026 #MarcheDuFilm #CannesFilmFestival #AkiStudioLondon #FilmIndustry IndependentFilm FilmProducer Cinema Networking JapanCountryOfHonour taken in London, United Kingdom by @arnaldostafa

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When you’re both heading to the same direction, just stopping to look at the road ahead 😜 this was an amazing opportunity for @akistudiolondon to produce a @jbalvin and a @saikobeibe music video, both were amazing people to work with. Looking forward to the next one. 😉 taken in London, United Kingdom by @arnaldostafa

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2 years ago

A NEW ADVENTURE BEGINS | DRACULA: THE CRIMSON CODE 🩸🎬

It's 8:39 am in Kent, and as we speak, a new adventure begins. Cameras are rolling on DRACULA: THE CRIMSON CODE — and yes, we're starting our next feature film before CITY OF MASKS has even reached the cinema! 😂🖤

Eighteen months ago, our little company was barely getting started. Today, we're making our second feature film in just 18 months, with a slightly bigger budget, a bigger cast and, thankfully, many of the same wonderful people who helped us get here.

For a small independent production company, that's no small achievement. And we're incredibly proud.

But here's what means the most to us: the team.

The loyalty, the trust, the shared madness and the people who keep showing up, ready to make something magical together. Every production teaches us something new. Every time, we get a little better. And somehow, we keep finding the courage to dream bigger.

🩸 WELCOME TO DRACULA: THE CRIMSON CODE

Directed by Andrea M Catinella
Written by Enrico Tessarin
Produced by Amanda Jiang, Enrico Tessarin, Andrea M. Catinella, Carla Fuschillo and Arnaldo Stafa

🎥 Director of Photography: Carla Fuschillo
🎨 Art Direction: Noa Goda
🎬 Editor: Yusuf Ziya Kaya
🎼 Music: Peter Michaels

And starring Amanda Jiang of course… alongside a few more names you might recognise. 👀

But we're not telling you who just yet. Where's the fun in that?

For now, the cameras are rolling, the coffee is flowing, and our next Gothic adventure is officially underway. ☕🩸

First, though, we have a little date with the Phantom…

🎭 CITY OF MASKS arrives in cinemas from 30 October!

Please book your tickets, support independent cinema and come and see what our team has been working so hard to create.

🎟️ BOOK HERE: www.cityofmasksmovie.co.uk/tickets

And keep your eyes open. DRACULA: THE CRIMSON CODE is coming.

Bigger ambitions. More Gothic darkness. The same team. And, hopefully, slightly fewer coffees… although we're not making any promises. 😂🖤

Watch this space. The next chapter has begun. 🩸

#DraculaTheCrimsonCode #CityOfMasksMovie #IndependentFilm #BritishCinema #GothicHorror FilmProduction BehindTheScenes by @arnaldostafa

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🎬 OFFICIAL SELECTION! 🎬

We’re proud to announce that SUNBURN has been selected for the Big Syn International Film Festival (BSIFF)! 🌍🏆

A 7-minute short film about trauma, the scars we carry, and the things we do to protect ourselves from the pain.

Inspired by the idea that, just like sunburn, emotional wounds can leave a lasting mark long after the initial pain has passed.

At Aki Studio, we believe cinema is more than entertainment. It’s a way to start conversations, challenge perspectives, and remind people that they’re not alone in what they’ve experienced.

Being selected for a festival that celebrates meaningful storytelling and films with the power to inspire change makes this recognition especially meaningful to us. ❤️

Thank you to everyone who helped bring this story to life. This journey continues! 🙌

☀️ WHAT IS YOUR SUNBURN?

What experience has left a lasting mark on you, and how have you learned to live with it?

👇 Share your thoughts in the comments. Your story might help someone feel less alone.

#SunburnFilm #BigSynInternationalFilmFestival #OfficialSelection #AkiStudioLondon #shortfilm by @arnaldostafa

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9 days ago

@arnaldostafa about MY HERO short film taken in Genesis Cinema by @arnaldostafa

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Thank you to @exit6filmfest for such an amazing event, the films were spectacular and we look forward to seeing their journey throughout the year.

Untouched Team are grateful for including us so until next year 😎 taken in Vue by @arnaldostafa

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SCREENINGS THIS WEEK
We are pleased to announce that two of our films will be playing at Vue Piccadilly as apart of the rolling film festival.

Our first film “My Hero” will be playing as a part of shorts block 1 on Friday the 18th at 14:00.

Our second film “Untouched” will be playing as a part of shorts block 2 on the same day at 16:50.
We are delighted to be playing two of our projects at the same festival and can’t wait to see you all there! #film #filmfestival #shortfilm❣️ by @arnaldostafa

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@cityofmasksmovie Produced by @enricont Enrico Tessarin, @amandamjiang Amanda Jiang, @i.am_amc Andrea M. Catinella, @carlafuschillo Carla Fuschillo, and @arnaldostafa Arnaldo Stafa, the title was developed under a cross-platform approach as both a feature film and a premium vertical series. The independent project serves as the first production backed by Starmist’s @starmistfilms Pegasus Fund.

Releasing October through @buffstudiosofficial who also serve as Executive Producers. Look out for the official trailer coming soon 🔥

PR @buffpr_

Thank you @senalnews for featuring the first-look story

Story:

Ambition, obsession, and lost love collide in a haunted West End theatre where a disfigured composer, a rising star, and a jealous rival fight for control of a mysterious musical-and the masked legacy that threatens to destroy them all.

Running Time: 93 mins
Film Type: Feature
Genre: Thriller
Theatrical : U.K.

Our amazing cast and crew : ❤️

Writers: @enricont Kit Carson
Producers: @amandamjiang @enricont @arnaldostafa
DoP: @carlafuschillo
1AD: @enricont
1AD Pick ups: @alistairartault
Gaffer: @chrishosker.film
Best Boy: @hunter.on.set
Spark: Hamish Nichols
Steadicam Operator: @malcolmmodele
Pick Ups Cam Op: @jameswestlake
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Script Supervisor: siikandersiingh
Line Producer: @swatiagarwal
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casting
3AD/DIT: @_varunmahajan
Production Designer: @chappylee
Art Assistants: @erroljarc @andreazelaz
1AC: @gokaygurtunca
2AC: @mariaemeriika
Camera Trainee: @sarahronad
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Onset Editor: @yziyakaya
Song Composer: Peter Michaels
VFX: @lumapix.official
Colorist: @qualitycontroltv
Sound Op/ Designer: @cemtuncer
HMuA: @vanessabmua
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MuA Assistants: @fxamy @madisonrosebeauty @ayrasmakeup
Costume Designer: @chloehsdg
Costume Assistant: @felipity
Senior production Coordinator: @raghidaismaill
Dance Choreographer: @paolalizza
Intimacy Coordinator: @lupreme
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PA: @hassanathar3
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Runner: @lakshmims
17 /Sameer Antelawala / Owen Simmons
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BTS: @henryhhu
Kit: @seastarrental
Catering: @cinebitesuk
Cast: @amandamjiang @charliegoddard @deanobugatti
@lewissanter.actor @shaylireagan @seecharlottej @madalinabellariu
@kayboggett @claudiahainescappeau Sam Halpenny / Du’aine A.
Samuel’s by @arnaldostafa

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A film can take days, weeks or even months of preparation to get right. Here we can see a small clip from our short film “My Hero” took weeks of choreography, training and practice to perfect. We’re immensely proud of the work put in by our team and are even more pleased to announce that we’re coming to Texas. You can find us at the Prairiefest film showcase at the uptown theatre in Texas on the 29th of August. It’s far from our last American outing, more announcements coming soon. #akistudiolondon #shortfilm #filmmaking #production by @arnaldostafa

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We are thrilled to announce that MY HERO has been nominated for best short film, best original score and best cinematography at the Stratford upon Avon film festival. Huge thanks to @stratfordonavonfilmfestival for the nomination and be sure to check out our film on August 15th at 12:30 at the bear Pitt theatre. @bearpittheatre by @arnaldostafa

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