Star in Your Own Film

Star in Your Own Film

Star in Your Own Film

Star in Your Own Film

A Real Film Production Where You Play the Lead

A Personal Short Film Crafted by Award-Winning Filmmakers

A Personal Short Film Crafted by Award-Winning Filmmakers

A Personal Short Film Crafted by Award-Winning Filmmakers

Your Story, Your Genre,
Your Lead Role

Have you ever imagined your life as a movie? With Main Role, you become the main character of a cinematic short film, inspired by your life, your dreams, or a world you always imagined. A thriller, a romance, a comedy, an epic adventure or an animated fairy tale: you choose the genre, and our award-winning team brings it to the screen.

You can play the lead yourself, or we cast a professional actor to play you. Either way, the story is yours.

Three Ways to Make Your Film

Every Main Role film can be made in one of three ways. A real film production, with a professional crew, locations, lighting, sound and cast, just like a movie set. A hybrid production, where we film you for real and use AI to build the worlds around you. Or a film made entirely with AI, with no filming at all. Together, we choose the approach that best fits your story.

Whatever the method, every film is crafted with the depth and care of a festival-level production.

Who we are

Who we are

Who we are

CinemaLab is led by award-winning filmmakers whose work has premiered at major film festivals like Sundance, Cannes and AFI, and has been featured on platforms like Netflix, HBO and Amazon Prime.

Our team of screenwriters, directors, cinematographers, editors, sound designers and AI artists brings nearly 20 years of industry experience to every production.

How can we help you?

How can we help you?

How can we help you?

Most people never get to see their own story on screen: the moments that shaped them, the dreams they never lived, the person they became. A Main Role film changes that.


Thatโ€™s why CinemaLab is different.


  • Story First: Our screenwriters turn your memories, personality and dreams into a script with real emotional depth.


  • Any Production Style: Traditional filming, AI, or a blend of both. We choose the approach that serves your story best.


  • Festival-Quality Craft: From casting and cinematography to sound and AI-generated worlds, every detail meets cinema standards.


We don't just make a video. We make a film where you are the hero. A meaningful gift, a milestone celebration, or a story you finally get to tell.

Our Films

Our Films

Our Films

  • Film poster for Wings, directed by Irika Muncescul, produced by CinemaLab.
  • Film poster for Here I Am, There You Are, directed by Jika Elkaslassy and produced by CinemaLab. Premiered at Sundance and AFI Fest.
  • Film poster for Body of Levi, directed by Freddy Cheung, produced by CinemaLab.
  • Film poster for All Real Living is Meeting, an animated film directed by Jika Elkaslassy, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.
  • Film poster for As Far As Tomorrow, directed by Jika Elkaslassy. Photo by Giora Bejach
  • Film poster for On the Way, directed by Guy Altman, produced by CinemaLab.
  • Film poster for Butten, directed by Lian Setter, produced by CinemaLab.
  • Film poster for Don't Forget Us, directed by Golan Azulay, produced by CinemaLab.
  • Film poster for a film directed by Faryar Hosseini, produced by CinemaLab.
  • Film poster for a film directed by Faryar Hosseini, produced by CinemaLab.
  • Film poster for a film directed by Faryar Hosseini, produced by CinemaLab.
  • Film poster for Wings, directed by Irika Muncescul, produced by CinemaLab.
  • Film poster for Here I Am, There You Are, directed by Jika Elkaslassy and produced by CinemaLab. Premiered at Sundance and AFI Fest.
  • Film poster for Body of Levi, directed by Freddy Cheung, produced by CinemaLab.
  • Film poster for All Real Living is Meeting, an animated film directed by Jika Elkaslassy, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.
  • Film poster for As Far As Tomorrow, directed by Jika Elkaslassy. Photo by Giora Bejach
  • Film poster for On the Way, directed by Guy Altman, produced by CinemaLab.
  • Film poster for Butten, directed by Lian Setter, produced by CinemaLab.
  • Film poster for Don't Forget Us, directed by Golan Azulay, produced by CinemaLab.
  • Film poster for a film directed by Faryar Hosseini, produced by CinemaLab.
  • Film poster for a film directed by Faryar Hosseini, produced by CinemaLab.
  • Film poster for a film directed by Faryar Hosseini, produced by CinemaLab.

Creating a buzz at Film Festivals Worldwide

Creating a buzz at Film Festivals Worldwide

Creating a buzz at Film Festivals Worldwide

  • Official selection laurel, Sundance Film Festival
  • Official selection laurel, AFI Fest
  • Official selection laurel, Le Petit Cannes Film Festival
  • Official selection laurel, Vilnius International Film Festival
  • Official selection laurel, Tel Aviv International LGBT Film Festival
  • Official selection laurel, Moscow International Film Festival
  • Official selection laurel, Sundance Film Festival
  • Official selection laurel, Vilnius International Film Festival
  • Official selection laurel, Festival of Cinema NYC
  • Official selection laurel, Le Petit Cannes Film Festival
  • Official selection laurel, Close:Up Reykjavรญk Film Festival
  • Official selection laurel, Sundance Film Festival
  • Official selection laurel, MIX Mexico Film Festival
  • Official selection laurel, AFI Fest
  • Official selection laurel, Vilnius International Film Festival
  • Official selection laurel, Seattle International Film Festival
  • Official selection laurel, Le Petit Cannes Film Festival
  • Official selection laurel, Vilnius International Film Festival
  • Official selection laurel, Sundance Film Festival
  • Official selection laurel, Cannes Film Festival
  • Official selection laurel, Seattle International Film Festival
  • Official selection laurel, Cannes Film Festival
  • Official selection laurel, Le Petit Cannes Film Festival
  • Official selection laurel, Cannes Short Film Corner
  • Official selection laurel, Cannes Film Festival
  • Official selection laurel, Seattle International Film Festival
  • Official selection laurel, Tel Aviv International LGBT Film Festival
  • Official selection laurel, Sundance Film Festival
  • Official selection laurel, AFI Fest
  • Official selection laurel, Le Petit Cannes Film Festival
  • Official selection laurel, Vilnius International Film Festival
  • Official selection laurel, Tel Aviv International LGBT Film Festival
  • Official selection laurel, Moscow International Film Festival
  • Official selection laurel, Sundance Film Festival
  • Official selection laurel, Vilnius International Film Festival
  • Official selection laurel, Festival of Cinema NYC
  • Official selection laurel, Le Petit Cannes Film Festival
  • Official selection laurel, Close:Up Reykjavรญk Film Festival
  • Official selection laurel, Sundance Film Festival
  • Official selection laurel, MIX Mexico Film Festival
  • Official selection laurel, AFI Fest
  • Official selection laurel, Vilnius International Film Festival
  • Official selection laurel, Seattle International Film Festival
  • Official selection laurel, Le Petit Cannes Film Festival
  • Official selection laurel, Vilnius International Film Festival
  • Official selection laurel, Sundance Film Festival
  • Official selection laurel, Cannes Film Festival
  • Official selection laurel, Seattle International Film Festival
  • Official selection laurel, Cannes Film Festival
  • Official selection laurel, Le Petit Cannes Film Festival
  • Official selection laurel, Cannes Short Film Corner
  • Official selection laurel, Cannes Film Festival
  • Official selection laurel, Seattle International Film Festival
  • Official selection laurel, Tel Aviv International LGBT Film Festival

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Main Role film?

Do I have to act in the film?

What is the difference between a traditional, hybrid and AI production?

Can the film be based on my real life?

What genres and styles can I choose?

Can I give a Main Role film as a gift?

Can family or friends appear in the film?

Who writes and directs the film?

How long is a Main Role film?

How long does the whole process take?

How much does a Main Role film cost?

Is the first consultation free?

Do I need any acting experience?

Can you use my own photos and home videos?

Can I choose who plays me?

Can the film be screened at my event?

What do I receive at the end?

Where are you located?

Step Into the Lead Role

Step Into the Lead Role

Step Into the Lead Role