About First Hand Films Production
First Hand Films (Production) is an independent production company based in Zürich, Switzerland. The production team works tightly together with their colleagues from theatrical distribution and the international sales agents. Here is more about the entire company – some sort of studio, small but persistent.
Team
Esther van Messel, Producer
Daniel Schneider, Junior Producer
Danika Bobst, Production Assistant
How we work
Our mission is to foster a creative environment emphasizing mutual respect, open communication, and collective problemsolving. Regular check-ins, clear feedback, and total transparency help us stay aligned and productive. Our commitment to collaboration and communication ensures us delivering high-quality work while maintaining a positive and healthy work environment. We are absolutely passionate about stories – knowing well that life is bigger than movies 🙂
Do you have a project idea?
We are always looking for interesting projects and co-productions. We are present at many industry events around the world (in a sustainable way of course). Mail us at production@firsthandfilms.com and / or submit your idea here.
