WE’RE A CREATIVE VIDEO AGENCY
From storytelling, commercials, documentaries, product videos, and interviews to
BRINGING CINEMATOGRAPHY,
MARKETING & HUMAN BEHAVIOR
TOGETHER
This means we do much more than just filming, directing & editing
to create videos that work. We’re a team of multi-passionate individuals,
NLP Master Practitioners, skilled in communication, strategy, concepts,
storytelling, cinematography, editing, animation, and color grading.
As a creative video agency, we handle everything in-house – from
concept and pre-production to production & post-production.
You bring the brand, we find the solution!
WE HAVE A SIMPLE GOAL: TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE YOURS
Yes, we love creating meaningful, high-quality work that carries our signature, but it’s not just about the craft—it’s about helping you achieve your goals, become part of your mission, and ultimately making a positive impact on people’s lives.
WATCH OUR VIDEO AGENCY SHOWREEL
This showreel covers everything we do as an agency.
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MEET THE TEAM
We’re a team of multi-passionate individuals,
NLP Master Practitioners, skilled in communication, strategy, concepts,
storytelling, cinematography, editing, animation, and color grading.
MARIA N.
Creative Director, Storyteller,
Director
COSTIN M.
DOP/Cinematographer, Editor,
Colorist, Drone Pilot
CRINA G.
Project Manager, Editor,
1st AD/AC
ALEX I.
CGI/VFX Artist
RAMONA G.
Motion Graphics Artist, Editor
ALEX G.
Animation Artist, Editor
MEET THE FOUNDERS
Maria Nistor | Curiosity is her middle name. She has always searched for meaning, asked questions, and embraced communication in all its forms. A multi-passionate soul, she believes that everything she learns adds to everything she is, allowing her to bring even more value to the world. Growth is one of her core values, and she embodies it in everything she does. Half strategy, half creativity, with over 10 years in marketing and sales, she is an NLP Master Practitioner, human brain and behavior enthusiast, creative director, and director. She blends knowledge and analytical thinking with creativity to develop meaningful solutions. [Full story here]
Costin Marian | At just 11 years old, while experimenting with a VHS camcorder, he got his first digital camera with 2 megapixels—marking the beginning of a lifelong journey in capturing the world, frame by frame. What started as a childhood hobby soon evolved into a creative career. With over 17 years in the visual field, he is now a DOP/cinematographer, editor, colorist, certified drone pilot, and photographer, blending technical precision with creative intuition in every project. He is an NLP Master Practitioner, passionate about high-quality gear, simplicity, efficiency, and attention to detail—with one goal: to turn ideas into cinematic experiences. [Full story here]
MARIA NISTOR
Co-founder | Creative Director, Storyteller, Director
COSTIN MARIAN
Co-founder | DOP/Cinematographer, Editor, Colorist, Drone Pilot
WHY CHOOSE OUR VIDEO AGENCY?
Our blend of creativity, strategy, attention to detail, skills, passions, and responsibility
has proven highly effective. Our 360° approach ensures that everything we create and communicate
is clear, meaningful, and purpose-driven. Plus, we own our gear and love to travel.
We work both nationally and internationally.
OUR CLIENTS
We work directly with brands but don’t exclude agencies. Just tell us
your goal, and we’ll find the best type of video that fits your needs and budget.
22 industries 8 countries 4 continents
Collaborations with Agencies
TESTIMONIALS
Here’s what people have to say about
their experience with us
The experience of working with Popotamii was a special one from the perspective of organization, communication, professionalism and, last but not least, the energy transmitted.
Maria and Costin are very dedicated to the projects they are involved in. They are not content only to deliver! Each in his area of competence seeks to ensure an exceptional result. Other projects will certainly follow.
Chapeau bas!
Bianka Dobre
Marketing Director - Elis Pavaje
Popotam is that kind of boutique creative video agency where the approach is super customized, where you feel the people are next to you, involved at the level of detail. What they deliver is often beyond expectations. I really appreciate their meticulous involvement and creativity in generating the right solutions. Maria and Costin are two young professionals with great potential and a bright future.
Daniel Crainic
Head of Marketing & Communications - Imobiliare.ro
Popotamii... I've come to think of them as friends because I like them so much!
They are the most professional young team I have worked with. The volubility and cheerfulness - combined with Maria's professional security, I've never met before. Costin's seriousness and professionalism I've only met at the big advertising/casting/ PR agencies from Bucharest. These young people are exceptional! How they manage to work & produce a finished product is comparable to a good film studio.
Laurentiu Plesa
Actor & Manager - Merlin Theater
I am pleased to collaborate with Popotam since 2016. The young executives Maria and Costin become our reliable business partners and very good friends through their professionalism in helping my organization to own extremely valuable videos for the areas of Street Art, Sports and Adventure Tourism. Their very impactful video creations are increasing trust and explain our offering in an authentic way. My team worked with their creative video agency on numerous projects over the past several years & it has always been an easy & stress-free process.
Dr.-Ing. Sergio Morariu
President - EnduRoMania Foundation
From the first meeting I felt that we resonated, and I had confidence that something wonderful would come out, customed and unique. I love Maria's energy and sincerity. Both Maria and Costin are professional, very well organized, and they put passion in everything they do. It can be felt and seen even in the smallest details. If I had to describe them in just two words, they would be bravely creative.
Ioana Lazanu-Arion
Managing partner - Aiografic & Corsenso
The collaboration with Popotam was flawless. Maria and Costin are super professionals in what they do and came prepared with everything needed on the day of the shoot. They are very nice people, relaxed, cheerful and full of life and our children from Wendy felt very comfortable and cooperated well with them. Before filming, we discussed the script made entirely by Maria, and by mutual agreement, we established what we wanted to convey through the video. The experience with Popotam was awesome!
Larisa Oara
Co-Founder - Wendy College
Maria and Costin are in a league of their own. The passion, involvement, and professional bias we got were real eye-openers for us. All I can say is that they delivered what they promised.
Dr. Florina Todorut
Founder - Azeena & Gyniclinique
A highly professional team – using the latest available equipment on the market alongside a sharp understanding of the concept I’ve proposed, they delivered exactly what we asked for in a very short span of time. A truly pleasant working experience.
Sebastian Ciobanu
Marketing Manager - Aivia
I collaborated twice with Popotam creative video agency as an actress. They are a great team that creates emotion, with good taste, calmness and perseverance. They find solutions and manage to promote what you can't say in words. They are easy to communicate with, and I understood from the beginning what they wanted from me and what they were asking for.
Maria Gornic
Actress - Merlin Theater
It was a real pleasure to work with Maria, and Costin, and I am more than satisfied with the final result. A super team with super talent!
Evelyn Hermann
CEO - Otto Hermann