8050 ZURICH, SWITZERLAND
Distribution : Theatrical, TV, DVD-video, VOD, Airline, World, SWITZERLAND
Sales Agent
Production Company
First Hand Films is an award-winning international sales company, theatrical distributor in Switzerland’s four language regions, and producer based in Zurich. Run by Esther van Messel since 1998, FHF handles financing, production, and global sales. The company has sold hundreds of licenses, generating millions in revenue, and its films have won Emmies, Golden Roses, and Oscar nominations. FHF focuses on ambitious yet accessible projects, reaching audiences worldwide in cinemas, on TV and online.
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