About
AEF is an independent film production company operating between Rome and London, founded in 2022 by writer-producer Matteo Severini and director-producer Riccardo Rizzi.
Conceived as both a creative and industrial platform, AEF approaches cinema as a collaborative system in which authorship, labor, and value are inseparable.
Working across development, production, and distribution, the company is committed to building projects that are formally rigorous, culturally resonant, and structurally independent. Its slate spans narrative, hybrid, and non-fiction forms, with a focus on voices that challenge conventional modes of storytelling while remaining attentive to audience and market realities.
At the core of AEF lies a rethinking of the production model itself: a transparent, participation-driven framework that aligns the interests of creators, collaborators, and partners. By integrating artistic intent with sustainable practices.
Headquarters
Rome & London
Founded
2022
Founders
Matteo Severini
Riccardo Rizzi
Team
Matteo Severini
Co-Founder & CEO
Riccardo Rizzi
Co-Founder & Head of Production
Simone Defendi
Head of Acquisitions
Thomas Piette
Head of Post Production
Pamela Adams
Festival Manager
Giordano Urettini
Social Media and Marketing Director
Ada Johnsson
Creative Executive