Monaco-based entrepreneur Gildo Pastor and French actor-director Mathieu Kassovitz have launched a new production company that aims to blend advanced technology with cinematic storytelling.
Venturi Production, announced on 21st May during the Cannes Film Festival, will focus on producing films, television series, documentaries and video games that explore themes of science, engineering and innovation. The company also intends to use new technologies in the creative process itself, seeking to push the boundaries of how stories are told in the digital age.
The venture builds on a two-decade relationship between Pastor, head of the Monaco-based electric mobility and aerospace firm Venturi, and Kassovitz, known for films including La Haine and Babylon A.D. Their initial collaboration came when Kassovitz featured Venturi’s electric vehicles in Babylon A.D., a 2008 science fiction film.
Pastor has been a leading figure in electric vehicle development since founding Venturi in 2000. The company has set 28 world speed records and conducted expeditions in extreme environments. In 2021, it expanded into aerospace with Venturi Space, which is currently preparing two lunar rovers for missions in 2026 and 2027, including one vehicle shortlisted by NASA for future Moon landings.
Speaking about the new company, Kassovitz said the goal is to combine technological experimentation with strong storytelling. “To push boundaries, I needed a partner with vision rooted in industry, not just cinema,” he said. Pastor described the project as “a new creative playground” driven by curiosity and the possibilities emerging at the intersection of film and technology.
Venturi Production will operate from Monaco and build on the international network already established by Venturi Group, which includes operations in the United States, Switzerland and France.
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Photo left to right: Mathieu Kassovitz and Gildo Pastor, source: Venturi