Atlas Horizon Pictures

“Elevating stories that transcend limits and inspire new horizons. Our agency lies in crafting visionary films which captivate, challenge, and ignite audiences around the world.”

- Michael Bencivengo

Founder & Producer

Michael Bencivengo

Head of Production

Michael Bencivengo is an American Filmmaker based in New York City and London.

As Founder and creative lead, Michael is currently the Head of Production at Atlas Horizon Pictures.

Before launching his production company, Michael worked as a Film Finance Analyst at BondIt Media Capital and Buffalo 8 Studio which has Financed & Produced award winning films for platforms such as Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu, Apple TV+, Amazon Prime.

Institutions of study:

Babson College (U.S.), London School of Economics (UK), Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute (U.S.), Stella Adler Studio (U.S.)

Max Ardila Croce

Head of Strategic Finance & Acquisitions

Max Ardila Croce is a Colombian American Filmmaker based in New York City and Bogotá Colombia.

Max currently serves as Head of Strategic Finance and Acquisitions at Atlas Horizon Pictures.

Concurrently with Atlas Horizon, Max will be working as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst at D. Boral Capital.

Institutions of study:

Babson College (U.S.), Caracol Television Escuela (CO)

Upcoming Projects

THRESHOLD

Short Film

(2026)

Chameleon

IN DEVELOPMENT

Short Film

(2026)

Untitled

IN DEVELOPMENT

Feature Film

(2026/27)

OUR PROCESS

  • We help you craft a strong foundation for your film with services like script feedback, story consultation, and pitch deck creation. Whether you need guidance on your creative materials or want us to develop new concepts, we tailor solutions to your needs.

  • We provide detailed budget breakdowns, fundraising strategies, and investor pitch preparation. Let us guide you in balancing your investment and external financing to bring your vision to life.

  • We coordinate and oversee pre-production tasks, including hiring freelance crew, scheduling, and securing locations. Our streamlined approach ensures your project is production-ready without stress.

  • From managing your crew to troubleshooting on-set challenges, we ensure the filming process runs efficiently. Our hands-on management guarantees that every shoot day is productive and aligned with your vision.

  • We connect you with skilled freelancers for editing, sound design, scoring, and color grading. With our oversight, your project will achieve the professional polish needed to captivate audiences.

  • We handle the logistics and strategy of festival submissions, ensuring your film reaches the right audience. From researching festivals to managing deadlines and submissions, we give your project its best opportunity on the global stage.