Crystal Clear Pictures

Founded in 2024 by Filomena da Fonseca Martins and Frederick Brandes, Crystal Clear Pictures is a London‑based production company facilitating bold, female‑led and culturally diverse stories through co‑production, development and strong international partnerships.

About Us
Frederick Brandes
London • Berlin

Frederick Brandes

Producer & Co-Founder

Frederick has a background in virtual production and theatre production as well as in the tech startup scene. He hosts regular events at Lift-Off Global Network and is a member of their Season Awards Jury.

Filomena da Fonseca Martins
London • Seoul

Filomena da Fonseca Martins

Producer & Co-Founder

Starting her screen career as an actress, Filomena da Fonseca Martins has built a diverse career across film, television, and commercial work.

She coordinated the festival strategy of “A Safra”, which was screened at 19 festivals, winning multiple awards.

Whether on screen or behind it, Filomena is driven by a commitment to excellence, collaboration, and the transformative power of cinema.

Our Slate
Poster Ononoke
Dark Fantasy Drama In Development North East Asia

Ononoke

Writer & Director: Nikita Listopad

A dark fantasy drama set in the ancient steppes of North East Asia.
After befriending the forbidden forest creature Noon, the young Ononoke is determined to break the traditions of her tribe and find her own way in life, discovering what it truly means to be human. This becomes a test not only for her, her father and her brother, but for her entire community.

Poster Bookshop Bootleg
Romantic Crime Comedy In Development Brixton, London

Bookshop Bootleg

Writer: Alana Gerdes · Director: TBA

A British romantic crime comedy feature set in Brixton, London.
Facing eviction from their beloved home, a chaotic bookseller and her quirky neighbors start selling prescription drugs to pay their rent, but things get complicated when a detective moves in to uncover a grandparent scam.

Poster Skuldig
Thriller In Development South Africa

Skuldig

Writer & Director: Andrew Goth

On the eve of a lavish anniversary, a powerful South African family is taken hostage by a mysterious group broadcasting a live trial to the world via social media. The charge? Crimes against humanity. The verdict? In the hands of the global online jury. The punishment? Instant!

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