For the ones you celebrate
A film full of inside jokes, favorite stories and running gags – starring them. To laugh at, to be moved by, to watch again and again.
The film studio for friends & family
Give a film where the people you love play the lead.
Upload photos, write the script with Leo, your AI producer – and watch your very own movie come to life, together. For a birthday, a wedding, a graduation or just because.
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1–15 minutes of filmfrom about €24 per film, shooting costs includedtogether with everyone who’s giving
- Milestone birthday
- Wedding
- Graduation
- Your years at the club
- Retirement
- Company anniversary
- Christmas
- Golden anniversary
- Just because
The idea
A gift everyone gets to shoot
A film of your own is more than a video. It comes to life in the weeks before – remembering, laughing and plotting with the people who are giving it.
For the ones giving
Dig through old photos together, spin ideas, cast the roles, rate the chapters. The fun starts with the shoot – and brings you closer.
For everyone, ever after
Premiere at the party, later on the sofa, on YouTube or as a link for the whole family. A memory that stays.
You chip in together. You shoot together. And in the end, everyone’s amazed.
How your film comes together
Five steps from photo to premiere
Leo guides you through every stage – like a seasoned producer who asks questions, pitches ideas and keeps an eye on the budget.
STEP 1Occasion & budget
Pick the occasion, length and quality. Leo estimates what your film will cost, and you top up just the right amount of credit.
STEP 2Script by conversation
Leo asks about stories, quirks and favorite moments – and writes the script with you.
STEP 3Casting
Upload photos and hand out the roles. The look test shows how everyone will appear on screen.
STEP 4Storyboard
Flip through chapter by chapter, with sketches and comments, and rate each one with 1 to 5 film reels.
STEP 5Shoot & premiere
Your film comes to life chapter by chapter, with music, an intro, end credits and a film poster.
For every occasion
What’s your story?
For every occasion, Leo suggests genres and film ideas – with hints at the classics they bring to mind. The story is all yours.
Milestone birthday
Spy thriller · Road movieDad turns 60 and, as a secret agent, saves the vintage of his life.
Wedding
Fairy tale · RomanceHow two people found each other – told by the ones who were there.
Graduation
Hero’s journeyFrom the first lecture to the diploma: a film from the parents.
Your years at the club
Sports epicTen seasons in the local league, one legendary goal and the locker room as a stage.
Retirement
Western · AdventureThe last day at work as a grand farewell – with the whole team.
Company anniversary
Heist comedyThe team plans the perfect heist for the anniversary party.
Family celebration
Christmas movieThe whole family in one film you’ll want to watch every year.
Just because
Your ideaA vacation, an anniversary, a friendship – Leo helps you turn it into a film.
Kids for their parentsParents for their kidsFriends for friendsCouples for each otherTeams and clubsColleagues
Give together
Chip in together. Shoot together.
Invite everyone who’s giving. You work together like in a real studio – and Leo makes happen whatever you agree on.
- Invite friendsWith a link – everyone brings photos, stories and ideas.
- Comments right on the pictureTalk through chapters, scenes and sketches – like on a shared board.
- Gift poolThe budget is split fairly, and everyone pays their own share.
- Surprise modeThe person you’re celebrating sees nothing – until the premiere.
Lisa · on picture 1Dad always holds bottles by the neck – and wears his glasses on his forehead!
AnnaYes, exactly like that. That has to go in.
Leo · sums it upYou’re all agreed. I’ll redraw the scene – bottle by the neck, glasses on the forehead.
Gift pool “Operation Grand Cru”Anna €62 · Lisa €62
Casting & look test
Looks just like Dad. Really.
A film works when everyone recognizes themselves. That’s why we check your photos as a set, point out what’s missing and do screen tests before the shoot.
15–20photos per person are ideal – front, angled, in profile, laughing and serious.
Set checkThe AI rates every picture in context: great, duplicate or better replace it.
Look testFive screen tests per role – the cameras only roll once they’re all green.
Just like a real film studio
Camera, lights, music – it’s all there
Every film is backed by the craft of big productions: shots, camera moves, lighting and editing – planned automatically and signed off by you.
- Studio introYour own studio name, with a fanfare.
- SoundtrackOriginal songs with lyrics about your star.
- End creditsEveryone involved, with their roles.
- Poster & YouTubeFilm poster, thumbnail, chapters and subtitles.
A sample film
Operation Grand Cru
For his 60th birthday, Anna and Lisa give their father a spy thriller: Werner has to rescue the 1966 vintage from a Geneva wine cellar – just like back then, when he got himself locked in there.
Werner in
Operation Grand Cru
Example with fictional characters. All images are AI-generated.
Pricing
One film fee. The rest pay-as-you-go.
Choose the length of your film and pay the film fee once. For the shoot, you top up credit: Leo estimates up front roughly what your film will cost – and every scene, every song and every reshoot is charged at its real price.
Trailer
about €24
€9 film fee + €15 credit for shooting costs (example based on Leo’s estimate)*
- Up to 1 minute in Standard quality
- 1 song
Short film
about €124
€29 film fee + €95 credit for shooting costs (example based on Leo’s estimate)*
- Up to 5 minutes in Cinema quality
- Soundtrack with 4 songs
Premiere
about €344
€49 film fee + €295 credit for shooting costs (example based on Leo’s estimate)*
- Up to 15 minutes in Cinema quality
- Soundtrack with 8 songs
- Real voices of your cast
Included in every film fee
for films up to 15 minutes
- Leo Lux as your producer – from script to premiere
- Your own studio for the whole crew: chat, comments, ratings
- Studio intro, end credits and film poster
- Script as a PDF and a YouTube package
- Gift pool – everyone pays their own share
* Shooting costs are what the AI services for your film cost (images, videos, voices, music). You pay them up front as credit – the amount above is an example based on Leo’s estimate; you choose your own amount. You’re charged for what you actually use: the price we actually pay the AI provider for exactly that service, plus a 20% handling fee, including VAT. You see the price before every step. Whatever’s left stays in your account – for your next film – or you can have it paid out. All prices include VAT.
FAQ
Good to know
How do I get started?
Sign up for free in the studio and create your first film: pick the occasion and tell us who plays the lead – then Leo, your AI producer, takes over. He talks length and budget with you, writes the script in conversation and guides you step by step all the way to the premiere. You invite friends and family with a link.
What does a film cost?
You pay the film fee once – depending on length, €9 for up to 1 minute, €29 for up to 5 minutes, €49 for up to 15 minutes. For the shoot, you top up credit: Leo estimates up front roughly what your film will cost – a 5-minute short film needs about €95, so about €124 in total, including the film fee. It’s charged at the real price of the AI services plus a 20% handling fee, including VAT. Whatever’s left stays in your account.
How many photos do you need per person?
Ideally 15 to 20 recent photos: front, angled, in profile and full-length, in daylight and in the evening, with different facial expressions. The casting check shows you what’s still missing from the set.
How long does it take until the premiere?
That mostly depends on you: the script conversation, casting and rating happen at your own pace. After that, the shoot runs chapter by chapter, and you approve every chapter.
Can I use photos of my friends and family?
Yes, with the consent of the people in them. moviefriends helps with an invitation link that lets each person give their own consent. For children, their parents consent.
Who owns the finished film?
Your film is made for you and your celebration – you can download it, share it and give it as a gift. The exact rights of use are set out in our terms and conditions (Section 16, currently in German).
Can we use our own songs, for example from Suno?
Yes. We prepare the title, style and lyrics for you to copy, you create the song with your own Suno subscription and upload it again.
Can the film go on YouTube?
Yes. You get a ready-made YouTube package with title, description, chapters, subtitles and thumbnail. By default we recommend “unlisted”, so only your guests can see the film.
Your studio is waiting
Ready for your first film?
Sign up, create your film and tell Leo who you want to celebrate – you’ll shoot the rest together with your crew. The account is free; you only pay per film.