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Manifesto

Who We Are

Saltworks Studio is built on a simple truth: the world is shaped by the people who actually live, the ones who try, build, learn, explore, and give a damn. We exist to tell the stories of those people. The salt of the earth. The ones who carry wisdom, grit, curiosity, and heart. To us, “Salt of the Earth” isn’t a slogan. It’s a standard. It’s the character of the people we choose to work with and the standard we hold ourselves to. It’s the entrepreneur taking a risk. The craftsman perfecting his skill. The creator chasing his vision. The athlete pushing past the edge. The brand that stands for something real. Saltworks is where these worlds meet. A studio that respects authenticity, cares about detail, and refuses shortcuts. A place where clients feel seen, understood, and inspired, whether they’re a global brand or a startup taking its first swing.

We make work that feels alive. Work that carries wisdom, presence, and emotion. Work that reminds people what matters. Because that’s the difference between content and a story: content disappears; a story stays with you. Saltworks Studio exists to create the kind of work people remember, the kind that inspires them to keep going, dream bigger, and become who they’re meant to be.

ABOUT US

Behind The Scenes

Saltworks Studio is the evolution of Hanno Matthysen Productions, a shift from freelance projects to a full creative studio built on craft and human connection. This is where lived experience meets filmmaking. Where adventure, curiosity and wisdom shape the stories we tell. Where clients don’t just get a final product; they get a relationship, a process and a story that carries meaning. Step behind the camera and see why the work stays with people long after the screen goes dark. For larger productions we collaborate with world-class talent like SAFTA-winning cinematographer Devin Carter, best known for Chasing the Sun, ensuring your story gets the scale and excellence it deserves.
FOUNDER

Hanno Matthysen

Director. Cinematographer. Storyteller.

Hanno has worked on international feature films, TV shows, documentaries, commercials, and long-form productions for brands like Sony, TEDx, Samsung, and Allan Gray.
He believes in the power of human stories, the kind that remind people to dream, to try, and to live with meaning.
Saltworks Studio is his commitment to craft, to people, and to creating work that stands the test of time.

The Fox

Saltworks Studio is where curiosity becomes story. We wanted something unexpected and a little whimsical, something that could fit a studio that thrives on imagination, curiosity, and a touch of magic. The Fox became just that. There is something charming about the idea of this clever, slightly mischievous creature behind the lens; part folklore, part storyteller. In storytelling, whether through film or documentary, there’s always that playful balance between instinct and craft, intuition and technique. The fox captures that spirit. He’s alert, wily, inventive, and adaptable - a character who sees the world differently, always ready to chase a story or uncover something hidden. Never without his trusted hat and camera, he embodies Film & Story - playful yet purposeful, inventive yet grounded. It’s also a reminder that creativity should never take itself to seriously.