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KwaZulu-Natal · ZA
KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa

HELLMOT
PRODUCTIONS

Cinematic Brand Films & Drone Cinematography — KwaZulu-Natal

We are a film production company in KwaZulu-Natal specialising in cinematic brand storytelling that elevates perception and drives real value.

From concept to final frame, we craft brand films, commercials, and documentaries that don't just look exceptional — they position your brand where it belongs. Our work has screened at international festivals and aired on Netflix, National Geographic, and SuperSport.

Combining award-winning storytelling with CAA-licensed drone and ground cinematography — including aerial, FPV, and underwater cinematography — we create powerful visual narratives designed for impact across KZN and South Africa.

Judges Prize Winner — Hellmot Productions BOSDFF Grand Prize — Hellmot Productions BOSDFF Best Film Editing Award Big Water Film Festival Award Blue2Blue Film Festival Award
01 — Film & Brand Productions
Hellmot Productions film crew on set KwaZulu-Natal

AUTHENTIC
STORYTELLING

Brand films, commercials, documentaries and event cinema — each crafted with the same intent as a feature film. Rooted in real KZN environments. Built to elevate the brands that refuse to be ordinary. Our productions have reached global audiences through Netflix, National Geographic, Warner Bros, SuperSport, M-Net, Discovery, and more.

Broadcast & Brand Partners
Netflix — Hellmot Productions client
National Geographic — Hellmot Productions client
Warner Bros — Hellmot Productions client
SuperSport — Hellmot Productions client
M-Net — Hellmot Productions client
Discovery Channel — Hellmot Productions client
Shark Week — Hellmot Productions client
Red Bull — Hellmot Productions client
02 — Precision Aerial Cinematography
Aerial drone cinematography KwaZulu-Natal coastline

ABOVE
EVERY
PERSPECTIVE

SA CAA-licensed drone operators based in KwaZulu-Natal. From coastal brand campaigns along the KZN coastline to precision aerial surveys across Durban and beyond. FPV, long-range, and everything in between — with full regulatory compliance for commercial production across South Africa.

Global Recognition

INTERNATIONALLY
AWARDED

From the KZN coastline to the world's most prestigious film festivals — Hellmot Productions has earned its place among the finest storytellers in the industry. Over 20 awards across international festivals spanning London, Toronto, Montreal, Portland, and San Diego.

Judges Prize — International Film Festival Award
BOSDFF Grand Prize — Best of Show Documentary Film Festival
BOSDFF Best Film Editing Award
Big Water Film Festival Award
Blue2Blue Film Festival Award
Montreal International Film Festival Selection
Sunshine Coast Film Festival Award
Surfalorus Film Festival Award
Golden Short Film Award
London Director Awards 2024Toronto Documentary 2023 Silicon Beach FF 2023Aphelion Film Festival 2023 Bilbao Surf Film Festival 2024Portland Film Festival 2021 San Diego Surf Film FestivalCape Union Mart — Best Film
KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa · Est. 2018
About the Studio
Timothy Hay — Director, DOP and Editor, Hellmot Productions KZN

DIRECTOR
DOP
EDITOR

Timothy Hay leads Hellmot Productions — a full-service cinematic film production studio in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. With credits spanning international film festivals, global broadcast networks, and premium brand campaigns, Timothy brings a director's eye and a technician's precision to every project.

Based in KZN since 2018, Hellmot Productions serves brands, agencies, and broadcasters across South Africa and internationally — delivering corporate video production, aerial drone cinematography, documentary filmmaking, and underwater film with consistent, award-winning quality. Equally at home in a studio, on a Durban beach, or threading an FPV drone at 120km/h.

10+
Years
120+
Projects
CAA
Licensed
20+
Awards
05 — Water Cinematography
Underwater cinematography KwaZulu-Natal ocean film production

WHERE
STORIES
GO DEEPER.

There's a world beneath the surface that few brands ever truly capture — and even fewer capture well.

We specialise in cinematic underwater filmmaking that brings depth, movement, and emotion to your story. From controlled commercial shoots to natural ocean environments, our work is designed to feel immersive, refined, and visually striking.

Whether showcasing a product, a place, or a way of life, underwater film adds a level of storytelling that immediately sets a brand apart. It's not just different — it's unforgettable.

Commission a Production
LET'S
BUILD
SOMETHING

+27 78 779 1098  ·  hellmot22@gmail.com
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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