Co-founded in 2024 by Leo Maidenberg, a French TV/Film producer, Nick Henry-Stolz, an experienced media banker and David Layani, CEO and owner of Onepoint, Declaration Studio produce films, TV series and documentaries celebrating France’s greatness and diversity for both French and International audiences.
DECLARATION
STUDIO
Our vision
We are guided by a commitment to authenticity, capturing the essence of French culture, and artistic excellence, delivered by a talented team.
Our team
Our strength lies in the complementarity of our experiences, creative visions, and personalities, each bringing its own unique strengths.
Leo Maidenberg
CO-FOUNDER / CEO
Nick Henry-Stolz
CO-FOUNDER / PRESIDENT
Aurelia Grossmann
HEAD OF PRODUCTION
Sarah Kaminsky
HEAD OF CONTENT
Pierre de Marisy
INVESTMENT DIRECTOR
Jenny Martinet
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Leo Maidenberg
Léo, an independent producer, founded Place du Marché Productions and leads Les Bêtes Sauvages, gaining extensive experience in film production and a deep understanding of the French ecosystem. In 2016, Léo also founded and developed the cybersecurity practice at Onepoint, showcasing his ability to lead and innovate in the tech space. Léo has also served as a diplomatic and geopolitical advisor, leveraging his expertise to support key international initiatives.
He has produced and co-produced several feature films, including Sœurs d'Armes by Caroline Fourest, The Bunker Game by Roberto Zazzara, Le Mangeur d'Âmes by Julien Maury and Alexandre Bustillo, Deep Fear, La Damnée by Abel Danan, and Gibier by Abel Ferry. He has also worked on series, including The Truth, an Israeli series written by Daphna Levin, Hooligans, and Antigangs, a documentary series broadcast on Canal+.
CO-FOUNDER / CEO
Nick Henry-Stolz
Nick is a seasoned investment banker with over 20 years of experience in M&A (TMT) and ECM, having worked at prestigious institutions like JPMorgan and boutique advisory firms. In 2019, Nick founded Europa Media Fund, an advisory venture specializing in investing in media IPs and facilitating mid-market media transactions across Europe and the US. Prior to this, Nick was a successful music producer, earning accolades such as a Diamond Record for Worlds Apart. Currently, Nick serves as the chair of the Robert Stolz Foundation in Vienna, Austria.
CO-FOUNDER / PRESIDENT
Aurelia Grossmann
With over 20 years of experience in film and audiovisual production, Aurelia has managed several major productions, many of which have won awards at prestigious festivals such as the Cannes Film Festival, Locarno Film Festival, and La Rochelle Film Festival, enjoying widespread success. In 2023, she was also nominated for the Best Audiovisual Fiction Producer of the Year trophy by Le Film Français.
HEAD OF PRODUCTION
Sarah Kaminsky
Sarah has over 10 years of experience as a screenwriter, with a proven ability to supervise teams of writers. She has written several highly successful films, including La Ch'tite Famille, which garnered 5.7 million entries in theaters, and Raid Dingue, which achieved 4.8 million entries in theaters. Her expertise and leadership in the field have made her a sought-after talent in the industry.