Empty Space Productions - London Film Production Company

About Empty Space Productions

Empty Space Productions is a creative film collective founded by Maryam Raz and Salvatore Esposito, united by a shared belief: the heart of filmmaking lies in poetry and presence.

Whether in documentary or narrative form, our stories resist rigid formats. We listen deeply, capture essence, and aren’t afraid to blend media to express truth more fully. For us, filmmaking is about witnessing and feeling, about stepping into the quiet, chaotic, beautiful spaces people carry within them. Every frame is an attempt to hold that space open long enough for something real to emerge.

We work across genres and geographies, always drawn to what’s personal, political, and under-told.

After all, there is no such thing as an empty space.

Maryam Raz

Filmmaker | Editor | Lecturer

Maryam Raz is an award-nominated filmmaker and video editor with over 15 years of experience crafting bold, emotionally rich documentaries and short films. Her work has been screened and recognized internationally. A trained screenwriter and editor with degrees from the University of Tehran and the Academy of Fine Arts of Naples, she is known for her participatory approach, directing films across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East. She also had the privilege of practicing filmmaking under the mentorship of Abbas Kiarostami.

Maryam lectures in cinema and audiovisual storytelling, and has led creative workshops at institutions including the University of the Arts London (UAL) and Norfolk State University in Virginia. She is fluent in English, Italian, and Farsi.

Salvatore Esposito

Cinematographer | Photographer | Abstract Artist

Salvatore Esposito is a cinematographer and visual storyteller. With roots in analogue and digital photography, printing, and deep experience as a director of photography, he has worked across news, feature documentaries, and hybrid narratives. Salvatore’s cinematography is grounded in empathy, ethics, and a painterly approach to light. His immersive, tactile style reflects a background in fine art photography and a deep interest in underrepresented voices. He has collaborated on numerous documentaries, shorts, and experimental films across Europe and the UK, bringing a meditative and instinctual perspective to each project.

Maryam and Salvatore’s works have been screened and recognised globally; their documentary Matera Traveller was nominated at the AIBs (International Media Excellence Awards) in 2020.

Who We Are:

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Our Values:

Empty Space Productions is committed to inclusivity and equitable practice. We uphold the principles of the Equality Act 2010 and strive to create safe, respectful environments on set, in collaboration, and in the stories we choose to tell.

We believe representation is not a checkbox but a responsibility.