deFilm is a Bucharest-based production company founded in 2009 by Radu Stancu. We began our journey by producing independent shorts that quickly gained international recognition. Over time we’ve grown into a dynamic company with a diverse portfolio, an expanding worldwide network of creative partners, and strong financing resources. We work across all types of cinematic productions, embracing bold voices, diverse styles, and creative challenges that align with our values. Our approach is rooted in collaboration — we thrive on building lasting relationships with filmmakers and helping their visions take shape. Our films have earned accolades at top-tier festivals including Berlin, Cannes, Venice, Locarno, IDFA. Alongside our own productions, we partner with select collaborators to provide full production services for projects of every scale and style. As key members of the Romanian Alliance of Film Producers (APF), we are actively involved in shaping national film industry policy and in fostering international collaboration. For us, cinema is both an art and a long-term commitment — and we’re here to make it happen.
RADU STANCU
CEO & Creative Producer
Radu is a Bucharest-based producer with a background in film production, editing, and sound design from UNATC film school. A member of the ACE Producers Network and alumnus of the EAVE Producers Workshop, Ties That Bind, and Puentes, he was also selected as a Producer on the Move at Cannes 2023 and is currently the EAVE Romanian National Representative. His work has sparked collaborations that span Europe, Asia, and Latin America, building creative alliances that cross borders and cultures. Beyond production, he has been actively involved in shaping the Romanian film industry — participating in policy-making groups with the Ministry of Culture, and taking a leading role in forming a network of film professionals that successfully pushed forward the revision of the National Cinematography Law. Cinema for him isn’t just about making films — it’s about shaping the landscape they’re made in.
IOANA LASCĂR
Producer & Creative Producer
Ioana is a Romanian producer with a BA in Cinematography, an MA in Film Production, and a PhD on the way in creative film production and marketing. An Associate Professor at Babeș-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca, she teaches Film Production, Development, and Marketing & Management. An alumna of EAVE Producers Workshop, EAVE Marketing, EWA Series Accelerator, MIDPOINT Series Launch, CEE Animation, and APostLab, she has spent the past 12 years producing at deFilm — where she is now a partner — building a portfolio of shorts, animations, documentaries, and features. Her films have been selected in Cannes, Venice, Locarno, Karlovy Vary, IDFA. As creative producer, she seeks bold artistic and socially responsible approaches to filmmaking in today’s complex audiovisual landscape.
CRISTINA HANEȘ
Creative Documentary Producer
Cristina is a creative documentary producer and director with a BA in Cinematography from Babeș-Bolyai University and a DocNomads MA in Documentary Directing completed across Portugal, Hungary, and Belgium. She built her craft through Emerging Producers, Berlinale Talents, and Aristoteles Workshop, earning international recognition for her work. Her debut feature A Rifle and a Bag won a Special Mention in the Bright Future Competition at Rotterdam 2020, while her short António and Catarina received the Pardino d’Oro at Locarno 2017. Since 2022, Cristina has been part of deFilm’s production team, focusing on creative documentary projects.
SIMONA PAPANDOPOL
Operational Manager
Simona has a background in law and 6 years of management experience, skills that sharpened her ability to solve problems efficiently and work seamlessly within a team. Her expertise spans strategic planning, organizational oversight, and process optimization, all of which she now channels into the film industry. Joining deFilm in 2025, she brought a fresh perspective to the company’s operational processes, contributing to smoother workflows and stronger coordination across projects. With her mix of legal insight and managerial know-how, Simona plays a key role in ensuring the company’s productions run with both precision and flexibility.
ANDREEA SULUGIUC
Financial Operations Assistant
Before stepping into the film industry, Andreea spent 8 years mastering logistical and administrative coordination in other sectors. Since 2018, she’s been a full-time force at deFilm, keeping every production running smoothly from the ground up. She oversees the administrative, operational, and financial coordination of both projects and the company — making sure the creative vision always has a solid foundation.