Insider Films

Insider. n. a source of direct and useful guidance; an expert with first-hand valuable experience.

South Africa is renowned as one of the most popular shooting destinations worldwide, and for good reason. Its well-established film industry provides the best of the best; crew, talent, technology, equipment, diverse locations, along with excellent production value.

I am the Insider for you into this world and all that it has to offer.

History and experience speak for itself. Insider Films’ founder, Helena Wechter has been in the service game for over 15 years. Facilitating for top European production houses and agencies not only on home-ground throughout South Africa, but also in exotic locales such as the Seychelles, Mauritius and the Maldives.

With exceptional expertise, Insider Films is there to confidently guide and support you, handling content across a multitude of platforms, from television commercials to stills and everything in between. Insider Films is based in the stunning and perennial favourite, Cape Town.

The Insider

Insider Films is Helena Wechter.

Raised in Germany, Helena was drawn to South Africa for its resplendent beauty and quality of life. She feels lucky to call Cape Town home, where she lives with her Cinematographer husband (”local is lekker”! – as they say).

Known by many as a powerhouse producer, it stems from her genuine love for the business, and it shows – with her seemingly indefatigable energy and tireless enthusiasm. She thinks fast and she thinks smart, fastidiously meticulous with work. Helena, cool-headed and always with a ready smile, is the epitome of a consummate professional.

The Edge

It is that rare combination of being European and having that insightful perspective, coupled with local knowledge gleaned from personal experience that gives Insider Films that edge in a highly competitive industry.

With a no-nonsense, no-fuss approach, Insider Films gives it to you straight. Helena along with her team, their ultimate aim is to provide you with unquestionably the best service and back up that leaves you free to fully focus on your creativity.

With Insider Films, you’ll get excellence, value and a partner you can always trust.

Archival
Work

Work done prior to Insider Films

Commercials

VW “The New ID.4”

Markenfilm Crossing Berlin
Director: Tobias Granström

Natura
“Feel A Bit More Natural”

Boogie Films
Director: Milan Balog

Bozkov “Sailing Boat”

Boogie Films
Director: Alice Nellis

Somersby “Ice Bucket”

Hobby Film
Director: Oskar Bård

Somersby “Watermelon”

Hobby Film
Director: Oskar Bård

Somersby “Mango & Lime”

Hobby Film
Director: Oskar Bård

Somersby “Bar Slide”

Hobby Film
Director: Oskar Bård

Kofola “Jarmila”

Boogie Films
Director: Alice Nellis

Tom Tailor “Say Yes”

Soup Film
Director: Ivan Jurado

Hansemerkur “Baseball”

Soup Film
Director: Stephan Hadjam

Hansemerkur “BBQ”

Soup Film
Director: Stephan Hadjam

Hansemerkur “Feet Up”

Soup Film
Director: Stephan Hadjam

Obi “First Steps”

Soup Film
Director: Timon Modersohn

Obi “Thieves”

Soup Film
Director: Timon Modersohn

Obi “Together”

Soup Film
Director: Timon Modersohn

Boozt “SS19”

Honeytrap
Director: Christian Lyngbye

Stills

Somersby 2019

Hobby Film
Photographer: Antonia Steyn