CONNECTING CHINA AND THE UK THROUGH MOVING IMAGES

We are your premier China-UK and global video production partner. We craft award-winning films, commercials, documentaries, and industry-leading vertical series through Expertise, Cultural Insight, and Worldwide Collaboration – transforming visionary stories into unforgettable screen experiences. Bridging cultures, frame by frame.

EXPERTISE | CONNECT | INSPIRE

Two cultures,

One frame

Two Cultures,

Bridging Cultures with
High-Quality Video Services

At First Tone, BAFTA-recognised craft meets seamless China-UK execution. Our bilingual team and dual-market networks handle logistics, regulations, and narratives that captivate locally and globally – stories that work from London to Shanghai, and power the next generation of mobile-first content for the world.

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Case studies

At First Tone, we offer tailored cross-border services to meet diverse client needs. Big ideas or tight budgets, First Tone delivers with flexibility, ingenuity, and dedication.

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Case studies

At First Tone, we offer tailored cross-border services to meet diverse client needs. Big ideas or tight budgets, First Tone delivers with flexibility, ingenuity, and dedication.

In Other Words, I Love You

In Other Words, I Love You

Winner of Best Vertical Series at the 2026 UK National Film Awards.

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Rumor Has It

Rumor Has It

A tasteful, witty, sharp vertical fan favourite.

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My Very Royal Romance

My Very Royal Romance

Pioneering one of the UK’s very first vertical series.

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Heart & Strings

Heart & Strings

Classical music meets modern queer romance.

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Barefoot Meets Billionaire

Barefoot Meets Billionaire

Wild, romantic, and completely unpredictable.

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Second Life, The Godfather’s Wife

Second Life, The Godfather’s Wife

Dark romance meets Peaky Blinders grit.

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Momcozy International Women's Day Campaign

Momcozy International Women's Day Campaign

International Womens Day

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HSBC × Zhou Guanyu

HSBC × Zhou Guanyu

Bilingual crew ensured a seamless, culturally rich branding video.

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ECOMAAT Commercial

ECOMAAT Commercial

First Tone produced a captivating video to help ECOMAAT expand into the Chinese market using its global network.

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In Conversation with Ashley Pierce ‒ Xiaomi Promo

In Conversation with Ashley Pierce ‒ Xiaomi Promo

Mini Documentary for XIAOMI IMAGERY AWARDS 2022

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In conversation with Matthew Lloyd - Xiaomi Promo

In conversation with Matthew Lloyd - Xiaomi Promo

Mini Documentary for XIAOMI IMAGERY AWARDS 2022

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Chinatown 2023 Summer Campaign

Chinatown 2023 Summer Campaign

A vibrant fusion of Chinese art and London’s modern energy.

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Fudan × LSE: 20th anniversary of the dual-degree

Fudan × LSE: 20th anniversary of the dual-degree

Celebrating two decades of global academic partnership.

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Breakaway Femmes

Breakaway Femmes

Uncovering the forgotten legends of women's professional cycling.

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The Forbidden City: 100 Years of the Palace Museum

The Forbidden City: 100 Years of the Palace Museum

Bridging Sino-British history for CCTV’s flagship centennial doc.

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ECOMAAT Brand Documentary 2024

ECOMAAT Brand Documentary 2024

A stunning ECOMAAT campaign showcasing Bulgarian rose fields under a tight deadline.

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Genesis × Esquire

Genesis × Esquire

Luxury cars meet fashion in a stunning, fast-tracked documentary.

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Sport is GREAT

Sport is GREAT

Remote production turned global footage into a cohesive, powerful film.

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Our services

At First Tone, we connect China and the UK through cross-border video production, offering tailored services to meet diverse client needs. Big ideas or tight budgets, First Tone delivers with flexibility, ingenuity, and dedication.

Vertical Series

Vertical Series

We are the creators behind the history-making vertical series, winning the inaugural vertical series award at the UK's National Film Awards. We bring cinematic craft, high-volume efficiency, and cross-cultural flair to the mobile-first screen. Efficient, reliable, resourceful, we didn't just enter the vertical space – we defined it.
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Commercials

Meticulously crafted videos created with expertise and an unwavering focus on quality. Imaginative, polished, and striking – we bring your vision to life with style and precision.
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Documentaries

Crafted with cultural insight and a passion for storytelling. Authentic, thoughtful, and resonant – from multilingual interviews to capturing unheard stories, we create films that connect with global audiences.
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Customisable Solutions

From full production support to local crew, our flexibility sets us apart. Adaptable, collaborative, and dependable – we provide the resources and expertise to bring your vision to life.
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Moving Images Without Borders

End-to-end support tailored to the demands of cross-border filmmaking. Organised, dynamic, and detail driven – we unite creativity and logistics to deliver productions that exceed expectations.
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First Tone Team
ABOUT US

Your China-UK and Global Creative Production Partner

BAFTA-recognised craft, dual-market fluency, and the UK's first National Film Award-winning vertical series. Whether it's a UK ad campaign with China shoots, a Chinese brand expanding globally, a documentary bridging cultures, or a vertical series for international streamers – we deliver on time, on budget, and without lost-in-translation moments.

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Whether you would like our services, or you would like to work with us as a collaborator. You can also simply email info@firsttone.co.uk

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