INDEPENDENT CINEMA FOR THE MECHANICAL AGE.
Lucerna Studios crafts narrative short films celebrating human nobility, high-end mechanics, and the timeless beauty of creation.
FEATURED FILM TEASER — THE COBRA'S BITE
OUR PHILOSOPHY
RECLAIMING DEPTH IN A FLEETING WORLD.We believe that machines are not mere consumer objects, but instruments of freedom, witnesses of time, and extensions of the human soul.In an era saturated with ephemeral content, Lucerna Studios produces uncompromising narrative films. We blend the narrative tension of classic cinema with raw mechanical elegance to tell stories of courage, sacrifice, and grace.Every frame is designed to endure. Every story is built to elevate.
CO-CREATING CINEMA
⌚ BRAND PARTNERSHIPS & INTEGRATION
For Heritage, Horology, & Equipment Brands.We weave your craftsmanship into the narrative fabric of our films. No artificial product placement, only organic integration where your piece becomes a critical character in the pilot’s or driver’s journey.
🏎️ PATRONS & HISTORICAL COLLECTORS
For Owners & Preservationists.We immortalize exceptional historic machines (Warbirds, GTs, Vintage Racers) through dedicated cinematic works. We turn mechanical heritage into living cultural art for generations to come.
✈️ INSTITUTIONS & ASSOCIATIONS
For Flight Associations & Historical Foundations.Powerful storytelling built around human commitment, world-record endeavors, and the noble preservation of aviation history.
THE STUDIO APPROACH
A RARE DUALITY: ENGINEERING RIGOR & CINEMATIC POETRY.Founded by filmmaker and aerospace engineer Thomas Gagnepain, Lucerna Studios approaches storytelling with absolute technical precision and artistic independence.1. The Human & Ethical Core: Every project originates from a strong narrative premise rooted in virtue, dignity, and human truth.2. Technical Mastery & Cinematography: Shot on anamorphic glass, engineered with authentic sound design, and directed with strict flight and mechanical realism.3. Global Multi-Format Distribution: Master 4K cinema releases for YouTube paired with high-impact episodic series designed for vertical screen culture (Instagram).
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Based in Provence, France. Operating Worldwide.We intentionally limit our studio slate to a select number of film productions each year to guarantee absolute narrative depth and artistic sovereignty.
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