About

Production built for the way modern marketing actually runs.

Faust Film is a Cincinnati-based production company led by Max Faust. Commercial-grade video and photo for marketing teams, agencies, and growing brands across the region.

How we got here

A production company for how modern content actually works.

Faust Film started the way most good production companies start. One person, a camera, and strong opinions about what good content looks like.

The business launched in 2020. What started as a passion for cinematic storytelling grew into a commercial production company serving Cincinnati marketing teams, national brands, and marketing agencies across the Midwest.

The approach hasn't changed much since day one. Cinema-grade production. Fast turnarounds. Direct communication. Pricing that works for ongoing content programs, not just one-time flagship campaigns.

Today, Faust Film produces content for in-house marketing teams like NaviStone and BlueStar, marketing agencies like Big Orange, and founders like Matt McManus at Triplecrown Wealth Management. The work spans short-form social, ad creative, brand films, and everything in between.

Max Faust, founder and director of Faust Film

Max Faust

Founder & Lead Producer

Cincinnati-based producer, director, and camera operator. FAA-licensed Part 107 drone pilot. You'll meet him on day one of your project, and every day after.

What we believe

Three ideas we work by.

These aren't marketing slogans. They're the actual operating principles behind how we run projects, treat clients, and make decisions when things get complicated.

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Quality is non-negotiable.

Every project gets cinema-grade treatment. Proper lighting, professional cameras, careful color. There is no "budget version" of our quality standard. A 30-second social cut and a flagship brand film get produced with the same care.

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Good partners make their clients' lives easier.

Clear communication. Realistic timelines. Respecting your vision. Staying in our lane. We're here to execute your ideas beautifully, not to take over your brand or pitch you services you didn't ask for.

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Local means something.

Cincinnati is home. Being close to clients means faster turnarounds, real relationships, and accountability that remote agencies can't offer. You'll meet Max in person. You'll know who's behind the camera.

What we bring

Capabilities and credentials.

Professional-grade gear and the workflow to back it up. We scale crews up through a network of trusted contractors and second shooters when a project calls for it.

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Cinema-Grade Gear

Professional cinema cameras, lighting kits, lenses, audio equipment, and color grading tools built for commercial production standards.

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FAA Part 107 Certified

Licensed remote pilot certification with full commercial insurance for drone work. Legal aerial production for any location.

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Scalable Crews

Solo shoots when speed and access matter. Multi-person crews on demand through a vetted contractor network for shoots that call for more hands.

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Travel-Ready

Fully mobile gear kits and established logistics for on-location work. Recent shoots across the Midwest, the Bahamas, and nationwide.

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Fully Insured

Commercial production insurance for all projects including drone operations. Coverage that meets the requirements of Fortune 500 clients and venues.

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Web & Digital

SEO-optimized web development as part of content engagements. Landing pages and full site refreshes for the infrastructure hosting your content.

A note from Max
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A note on how we work.

If you're reading this, you're probably weighing options for a video partner. That's the right thing to do. The wrong fit on a production team can cost you a quarter, so the research matters.

What I'd add is this: a fifteen-minute conversation usually tells both of us more than another tab of research will. We can talk through what you're trying to accomplish, what's already on your plate, and whether the way we run projects actually lines up with how your team works.

If we're a fit, we'll figure out next steps together. If we're not, I almost always know someone who is.

Max Faust
Founder, Faust Film
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