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Cinematic property storytelling that turns listings into experiences — the kind of film that sells before the first viewing.
Dominican Republic · Worldwide
Paradise sells itself.
Paradise sells itself.
Your footage will too.
I make sure of it — with German precision, cutting-edge technology, and a delivery date that actually holds. In the middle of paradise.
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The Filmmaker
You've been burned before. Never again.
You've paid for footage that embarrassed your listing — late, shaky, nothing like what was promised. Meanwhile your buyers compare you to Miami and Dubai, not to the guy next door. Either your film plays in their league, or your price looks like a lie.
That's why you work with a German filmmaker: one contact, one agreed date, one finished film. Zero excuses. A decade behind the lens across 18 countries — filming Cabarete, Sosúa, Puerto Plata, Las Terrenas, Punta Cana and far beyond.
Base
Cabarete, Dominican Republic
Filmed in
DR · Germany · USA · Spain · France · Portugal · Mexico · Barbados · Kenya · UAE — 18 countries & counting
Approach
Cinematic storytelling, authentic by design
Selected brands & destinations
✦Eurowings Discover✦Etihad Holidays✦Discover Barbados✦The Breakers✦Expipoint✦KIT — Karlsruher Institut für Technologie✦SAP✦Uni Heidelberg✦Be Live✦Dreams & Secrets✦Emotions✦Grand Paradise✦Marriott✦Lopesan✦Princess Bávaro✦Westin✦Majestic✦PalmHills Real Estate✦RealtorDR✦LUV
✦Eurowings Discover✦Etihad Holidays✦Discover Barbados✦The Breakers✦Expipoint✦KIT — Karlsruher Institut für Technologie✦SAP✦Uni Heidelberg✦Be Live✦Dreams & Secrets✦Emotions✦Grand Paradise✦Marriott✦Lopesan✦Princess Bávaro✦Westin✦Majestic✦PalmHills Real Estate✦RealtorDR✦LUV
Services
One WhatsApp. One filmmaker. One finished film.
No agency, no middlemen, no "the editor is on vacation." You brief once — and get broadcast-quality results on the day we agreed. Big production? A hand-picked crew scales up behind me. You still talk to one person.
01 · SignatureReal Estate Films
A $50,000 commission — riding on a phone clip? Your buyers book flights after 90 seconds of the right film, or scroll past after 3 seconds of the wrong one. Get the film that makes your listing the one they fly in for.
- Listing films & teasers
- Vertical reels for Instagram
- Aerial property showcases
02Commercials & Brand
Your customers watch Netflix every night. Then they see your ad. Close that gap: get your brand shot at the level airlines pay for — Etihad and Eurowings already did.
- TV & online commercials
- Brand storytelling
- Social-first campaigns
03Documentary
Facts get forgotten. Stories get retold. Get yours told so people feel it — and still talk about you when the screen has long gone dark.
- Short & feature docs
- Interview production
- Travel & lifestyle stories
04Aerial & Drone
Anyone can buy a drone. Almost nobody can fly one like a camera crane. Get the angles your competitors can't — licensed, insured, and smooth enough for the big screen.
- 4K drone cinematography
- Coastline & landscape
- Property & land surveys
05Corporate & Events
Your event happens once. Your film of it works for years. Get coverage with the energy the room actually had — so everyone who missed it regrets it, and everyone who came reposts it.
- Company & culture films
- Conferences & concerts
- Multi-camera setups
06Post-Production
You already paid for the shoot. Don't let the edit waste it. Get cinema-grade color, sound design and a cut with rhythm — the invisible 50% that separates film from video.
- Editing & color grading
- Sound design & mixing
- Motion graphics
Packages
You know the price before you book. And the delivery date. In writing.
Three packages, zero surprises. Fixed quote before the shoot, fixed date for delivery — the way you'd expect from Germany, delivered in the Caribbean. Custom offers always possible.
Starter
$499 / project
Single-day shoots · Save 10%
- Up to 1–2 hours of filming
- Basic color grading & editing
- 1 final video (up to 3 minutes)
- 1 round of revisions
- 7-day average delivery
Most Popular · Save 20%
Professional
$899 / project
Most value for growing brands
- Up to 2–4 hours of filming
- Advanced color grading & editing
- 1 final video (up to 5 min) + 1 social reel
- 2 rounds of revisions
- Professional audio mixing
- 20 edited photos
- 5-day delivery
- Flexible — items & prices adjustable
Premium
$1,299 / project
Full production · Save 30%
- Full-day filming (up to 10 hours)
- Cinema-grade color grading
- 1 final video (up to 5 min) + 3 social reels
- 3 rounds of revisions
- Professional audio mixing
- All raw footage included
- Drone footage included
- 30 edited HDR photos
- 3-day delivery
- Flexible — items & prices adjustable
Built for real estate — flexible for everything else. Hotel, brand campaign, or something nobody's done before: tell me about your project and you'll get a fixed offer. Prices may vary by industry.
Selected Work
Don't take my word for it. Press play.
Real estate, airlines, music, documentary — shot in eighteen countries, delivered on time in every one of them.
Featured · Showreel 2026
Eighteen countries.
Eighteen countries.
One signature look.
Ocean-view villas on the north coast, airlines over the Atlantic, surf in Mexico, safaris in Kenya, stories in the Emirates — ninety seconds that show how MENNENVISION sees the world.
North Coast Magic
A love letter to the Dominican Republic, performed by Nick Civitarese — the ocean, the sunsets, the energy. Directed by Philip Mennen.
Eurowings Discover
The new holiday airline — taking viewers to the world's most beautiful destinations through bold, energetic visuals.
Vanlife Adventure Portugal
Sick surf, amazing people, and yourself — aligning with the magical flow of Portugal, one van stop at a time.
The Breakers — Your Home by the Sea
Turquoise water, kitesurfers at sunrise, and the feeling of a second home by the sea — resort storytelling at its warmest.
La Saladita — Mexico's Longest Wave
A quiet Pacific beach in Guerrero known for the longest wave in Mexico — captured wave by endless wave.
Etihad Holidays — Abu Dhabi
On tour with the new tour operator and 16 travel agents — world-class hotels, stunning beaches and Emirati grandeur.
Discover Barbados
Caribbean dream beaches, underwater worlds and rainforest — authentic island flair, bottled into film.
Stills & Photography
Frozen moments
Stills from recent productions — because your listing needs photos that sell as hard as the film does.
Photography · Dominican Republic · 1 / 27
★★★★★Google Review
Best media service on the north coast — highly professional and always on time. Perfect designs and shots, both video and photos.
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Cab Carlo
Google Review
★★★★★Google Review
Philip does incredible work. He takes hours of footage and edits it beautifully to tell an incredible story. He combines photography, videography and drone footage seamlessly — and adds just the right music to compliment the narrative.
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Kim Teeple
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★★★★★Google Review
Philip is an expert videographer that has amazing passion for his job. His video productions are second to none. I highly recommend working with Philip if you are seeking professional video results. We are always happy with the outcome!
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Oliver Baumeister von Bretten
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★★★★★Google Review
Absolutely outstanding service! Super professional, reliable, and incredibly talented. The video quality and editing were far above my expectations. Highly recommended!
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Luisa Scacchi
PalmHills Real Estate
★★★★★Google Review
Phil is a real professional. Overall superb experience from planning and execution to handover.
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Efes Kay
gotraveleverywhere
★★★★★Google Review
Great service, great work. Totally recommended — you won't be disappointed.
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China W
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★★★★★Google Review
Phil is professional, fun and comes with great, creative ideas.
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Nick Civitarese
Musician · "North Coast Magic"
★★★★★Google Review
Exceptional work, very professional and easy to work with.
EU
Enelis Urena
Google Review
★★★★★Google Review
Professional video production of the highest quality. The drone footage is spectacular, flawlessly flown, and perfectly integrated.
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Gerd Wintermantel
Google Review
★★★★★Google Review
It's simple: Philip is the best.
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Nadine Emering
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FAQ
Good questions, straight answers
Where do you film?
I'm based in Cabarete on the Dominican Republic's north coast and regularly film in Sosúa, Puerto Plata, Las Terrenas, Samaná, Punta Cana, Santiago and Santo Domingo. International productions — Europe, USA, Caribbean — are always welcome.
How fast will I get my video?
Standard delivery is 3–7 days depending on the package. Need it faster? Express delivery is possible on request — just mention your deadline in the inquiry.
Do you provide drone footage?
Yes — aerial cinematography is one of my signatures. Drone footage is included in the Premium package and available as an add-on for any other production. Operations are licensed and insured.
What does a typical real estate production look like?
A walkthrough scouting, a shooting plan tuned to the best light, interior and exterior coverage with gimbal and drone, then cinematic editing with licensed music and color grading. Vertical reels for Instagram are available with every property film.
How do we start?
Send the form below or a WhatsApp message with a few lines about your project. You'll get a reply within 24 hours with a recommendation, timeline and fixed quote — no obligations.
What about payment?
50% deposit to confirm the booking, 50% on delivery. Larger campaigns can be split into milestones.
Contact
Send your listing.
Send your listing.
Get your price and shoot date.
One WhatsApp message with a few lines about your project — you'll get a fixed quote, a timeline and a shoot date within 24 hours. No obligations.
Email
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Studio
Calle Paseo del Sol 160, Perla Marina
Cabarete · Dominican Republic
Cabarete · Dominican Republic