Documentary Producer-Director-Distributor
My job is to turn brand values into documentaries that tell compelling stories, engage audiences, and achieve wide distribution on TV and digital platforms.
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Travel drives my storytelling, inspiring connection and awareness. This showreel is a journey through my productions, where adventure, emotion, and purpose come together. From extreme landscapes to human-driven narratives, my work blends cinematic impact with a strong focus on nature, exploration, and meaningful stories that inspire and engage global audiences.
A key element of my productions is the collaboration with passionate hosts and expert storytellers, whose unique perspectives and charisma make each project original, engaging, and accessible to a wide audience.
Ludovico de Maistre
Documentary Producer and Director
I am a producer, director, and documentary filmmaker with a passion for storytelling that bridges adventure, culture, and environmental conservation. My career has been shaped by a deep curiosity for the world and a relentless drive to bring powerful stories to the screen.
I hold a law degree from the University of Turin, where my thesis focused on the rights of indigenous peoples—a topic that continues to inspire my work. While my legal studies were initially a pathway to a diplomatic career, they ultimately fueled my commitment to documenting the struggles and resilience of indigenous communities worldwide. Through my films, I aim to give visibility to their challenges while promoting a broader awareness of environmental and cultural preservation.
In 2011, I founded Travel Media House, a production company specializing in travel documentaries and branded content. Over the years, I have directed and produced numerous international projects, including The World in Slow Motion and Travel Filmmakers, two series aired on Rai 3 and distributed by Off the Fence.
My work has taken me across Africa, the Americas, and Asia, where I have crafted stories that blend adventure with impactful narratives.
Beyond production, I created Travel Film School, Italy’s largest educational platform for aspiring travel filmmakers and documentarians. My goal is to share the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the industry while fostering a community of passionate storytellers.
My main challenge as a filmmaker is not just to highlight indigenous issues and environmental rights but to find a narrative style that resonates beyond academic circles and industry professionals. I strive to create engaging, visually compelling documentaries that captivate a general audience, encouraging them to reflect on their actions and their role in protecting the world's cultural and natural heritage.
Today, as part of Fargo Film, I continue to develop projects that merge cinematic storytelling with social impact, while also leading branded content & entertainment initiatives for a wide range of clients. My latest endeavors focus on the intersection of human stories and the natural world, with an emphasis on conservation, extreme travel, and the untamed landscapes that shape our planet. In 2025, I joined research groups at Tilburg University to collaborate on the production of innovative research-based documentaries, further expanding my approach to storytelling. Additionally, I have started working on kids' documentary productions with my son Guy, exploring new ways to engage younger audiences with meaningful and inspiring narratives.
WHAT I DO
Branded Documentary Creation, Production and Distribution Aligned with Brand Values
I create and develop original formats, documentaries, and factual projects that blend storytelling with brand identity, ensuring engaging narratives that resonate with audiences. From concept to execution, I design entertainment-driven and documentary-based productions that enhance visibility while delivering authentic and impactful stories.
Sponsorship & New Business Development for Influencers, Content Creators and Community Owners
I support content creators in securing sponsorships and developing new business opportunities, helping them bring their projects to life. Through Fargo Film and my industry network, I connect creators with brands, investors, and broadcasters, designing strategic partnerships that enhance visibility and financial sustainability while preserving creative integrity.
Production & International Distribution of Documentaries
I produce and distribute documentaries on a national and international scale, ensuring they reach the widest possible audience. Every year, I participate in major global television markets to amplify the visibility of the content I create for my clients. Through strong partnerships with distributors, broadcasters, and streaming platforms worldwide, I secure impactful distribution strategies that maximize reach and engagement.
Executive Production
Through my company Fargo Film, I offer full executive production services for documentaries, TV series, and branded content, managing every phase from pre-production to final delivery.
With a strong network of industry professionals, cutting-edge technical expertise, and extensive experience in international productions, I ensure seamless execution, optimizing resources while maintaining the highest creative and production standards.
My Purpose
Travel is the heart of my storytelling, a tool for discovery, connection, and transformation. My productions tell stories of dedication, adrenaline, and courage, using journeys to remote and extraordinary places to inspire and raise awareness about crucial issues such as environmental and wildlife conservation, inclusion, and resilience.
For me, travel is not just a backdrop; it is the key to understanding the deep bond between people, nature, and culture. Through powerful storytelling and immersive visuals, I highlight the immense natural and cultural heritage of our planet, emphasizing the urgent need to protect it.
Each project I create is designed not only to captivate audiences but also to spark curiosity, foster empathy, and encourage more conscious and responsible actions for the future.
