About
1st Sight Films
At 1st Sight Films, we are creating films that excite audiences and inspire conversations. We are a film production company based in London and run by the multi-award-winning filmmaking duo Mark Playne and Cato Hoeben.
Our portfolio includes drama, documentaries, and commercials, all created with an eye for quality and excellence.
We strive to bring together talented people from all backgrounds and experiences to create projects that are as unique as they are entertaining. We believe in the power of stories and the impact that a good movie can have on an audience. So if you’re looking for a film production company with an eye for detail and a passion for storytelling, then 1st Sight Films is the right place for you.
No project is too big, or too small.
Awards
Mark Playne and Casto Hoeben share a record-breaking collection of awards, numbering just under 100.
Playne's first film award was for a 60-second commercial in the renowned Lloyds Bank Student Commercial Awards.
Our Clients
We have worked with smaller clients through to household names in the UK, as well as across Europe, the Americas and Asia.