THE FUTURE OF STORYTELLING
Starts Here
The entertainment landscape is evolving. Audiences consume stories differently, and brands are looking beyond traditional advertising. Vertical storytelling has become one of the fastest-growing entertainment formats worldwide.
De Bono Pictures combines cinematic storytelling with efficient production to create original microdramas, branded series and international productions that connect with modern audiences.
Our team has worked on over 60 productions, microdrama leading, across the Europe, North America and China, allowing us to have top teams and connections around the globe.
What we do
From development to final delivery
MicroDrama Production
Branded Entertainment
Production Services
60+ Production Credits
We'll Bring Your Story to Life
Sara de Bono | Founder & Producer
Sara is a Spanish-born, UK-based filmmaker working across the UK, Canada and Europe. She is a producer with extensive previous experience as an Assistant Director and Casting Director.
Sara has worked in over 40 productions, including films, vertical series, network series and documentaries. She operates at the intersection of creative vision, production execution and client requirements, bringing projects from concept to delivery across both traditional and innovative formats. She is recognised for building reliable production structures and leading high-volume productions across multiple international markets.
Within her most recent credits, she has produced a microdrama for Paul Brunson and directed but the Hollywood star Rose McGowan, and the series “Pass the Salt” for Canadian network.
Sara has contributed to many production companies and contributed to MicroDrama platforms like GoodShorts, ShortMax, KalosTv, MiniShorts, FlexTv, NetShort, Shortica, ShortenDrama, Chera Tv and other leading vertical platforms.
Annie Yang | Producer
Annie Yang is a Chinese-born producer working across the UK, North America and China. A graduate of Goldsmiths, University of London and the London Film Academy, she has built a career spanning line producing, producing and executive producing across verticals and branded content.
Annie has produced and executive produced more than 20 vertical dramas and branded series. She works at the intersection of creative development, production management and commercial strategy, guiding projects from development through delivery while balancing creative ambition with production efficiency.
With experience across international markets, Annie has led productions for digital-first platforms and brand partners, bringing together cross-cultural teams and scalable production workflows. She is recognised for delivering high-volume productions with a strong understanding of both traditional filmmaking and the rapidly evolving vertical drama landscape.
