ABOUT US

Producing human-centred
stories for brands, agencies,
and the people behind them

Producing
human-centred
stories for brands, agencies,
and the people behind them

Producing human-centred stories for brands, agencies,
and the people behind them

Who is Firstborn?
 
We're a creative production studio filming between Europe, America and Asia, with our based in Cape Town, South Africa.
 
From scripted television campaigns to independently developed documentaries, short films, and branded content, our work is driven by a curiosity about people and the worlds they inhabit.
 
Whether collaborating with agencies on established creative or developing stories from the ground up, we remain involved throughout the entire process, from research, casting, and story development to production, post-production, and final delivery.
Who is Firstborn?
 
We're a creative production studio filming between Europe, America and Asia, with our based in Cape Town, South Africa.
 
From scripted television campaigns to independently developed documentaries, short films, and branded content, our work is driven by a curiosity about people and the worlds they inhabit.
 
Whether collaborating with agencies on established creative or developing stories from the ground up, we remain involved throughout the entire process, from research, casting, and story development to production, post-production, and final delivery.

CREATIVE SERVICES

What we do

What we do

What we do

Creative
Development

From initial brief to narrative direction, we help shape stories that connect with audiences and stay true to the people at their centre

Research
& Story Discovery

Finding the right story starts long before production. We uncover compelling subjects, communities, and perspectives that bring authenticity to the work

Casting
& Contributors

Casting
& Contributors

Whether sourcing real people, experts, athletes, or unique characters, we identify and cast contributors who elevate the story

Documentary
Production

Documentary
Production

Whether sourcing real people, experts, athletes, or unique characters, we identify and cast contributors who elevate the story

Commercial
Productions

Commercial
Productions

From agency-led campaigns to direct-to-brand productions, we bring creative concepts to life through thoughtful execution and visual storytelling

Post
Production

Post
Production

Editing, narrative refinement, colour, sound, and finishing. The final stage where stories are shaped into their most impactful form

PROJECTS

Previous

Productions

News

& BTS

Pressure – Alexey Molchanov

PRESSURE – ALEXEY MOLCHANOV

Fintech Dello Banking App

The greatest freediver of all time on how the ocean can heal.

The greatest freediver of all time on how the ocean can heal.

Fintech Dello Banking App

Pressure – Alexey Molchanov

PRESSURE – ALEXEY MOLCHANOV

Fintech Dello Banking App

The greatest freediver of all time on how the ocean can heal.

The greatest freediver of all time on how the ocean can heal.

Fintech Dello Banking App

I believe another human’s face is the most visually interesting thing to look at.
 
This is a production studio to foster that belief
 
I focus on and specialise in evoking stories from real people, athletes, and celebrities.
 
I love this even more than shooting underwater and in the mountains.
 
Most my work is created through extended conversations and interviews, that then inform the visuals.
 
Dave Meinert
FBF Director & Founder

It’s not often a man with a great camera eye also has a brain that’s questioning the status quo.

It’s not often a man with a great camera eye also has a brain that’s questioning the status quo.

John Hunt

Global ECD – TBWA

Ready to bring your idea to life?

Ready to bring
your idea to life?

Ready to bring your idea to life?

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