At Lake Productions, we believe that powerful storytelling through video can drive meaningful change. Based in Cape Town, South Africa, Lake Productions is a video production company dedicated to creating compelling videos that truly connect - capturing hearts and minds.

We specialise in live-action video, delivering bold, cinematic visuals that reflect the essence of your brand. With a strong focus on storytelling and attention to detail, we produce videos that not only look beautiful but also resonate with your audience.

From marketing videos to brand stories, we offer tailored solutions to meet the specific needs of each project. Whether you’re a marketing agency seeking a creative partner or a brand looking to grow your reach, we have the experience to bring your vision to life.

About

Meet our Director

Hayden Plath | Co-Founder & Director of Photography

As a Co-Founder of Lake Productions, Hayden has been the driving force behind the company’s cinematic style. Based in Cape Town with over 15 years of experience as a DOP, Director, and Producer, he’s earned a reputation for staying "cool, calm, and collected" on even the most demanding sets.

His career is built on creating bold, authentic visuals for brands like Rain, Monkey Shoulder, and Amnesty International. At Lake Productions, Hayden leads the creative direction with a practical, hands-on approach - ensuring every project balances high-end technical execution with clear, impactful storytelling.

[View Hayden’s personal portfolio at www.haydenplath.com]

Our work

Who we’ve worked with

We've worked with wide range of clients across various industries, including software, utilities, professional services, and more.

Amnesty International logo with black text and candle wrapped in barbed wire on a yellow background.
WWF logo featuring a panda.
Logo of Two Oceans Aquarium featuring a stylized image of fish and the text "Two Oceans Aquarium - Explore, Experience, Engage."
Stanford University logo with a red block 'S' and green tree.
Ninety One logo with geometric bars
A panoramic view of an ocean with a clear blue sky above and a helicopter flying in the distance.
Media24 logo with "Media" in black letters and "24" in a blue trapezoid
Vodacom logo with red circular design
Logo of STS Association with text "Standard Transfer Specification" on a black background.
Publicis Machine logo on a black background
Logo of Shonaquip Social Enterprise with a blue circle featuring two stick figures, one in a wheelchair, with the text 'Enabling inclusion.'
Logo of Autobacs Seven, green and red overlapping shapes with stylized "A".
Entelect logo with slogan "everything is possible" and stylized letter 'e' icon.
AIMS International logo
Logo for 'Investing in African Mining Indaba,' featuring an abstract map of Africa and the text 'A Hyve Event.'
LET'S CHAT

What our clients say

  • Smiling man in casual clothing sitting outdoors in black and white

    "Great team to work with, very talented and professional! Their videos are a major asset to any business, and their guidance through the entire process ensures an incredible final product!"

    Josh Kotlowitz

    Co-Founder & CTO, Future Forex

  • Black and white photo of a person with glasses

    “Their approach is attentive to visual detail and highly professional in their storytelling ability. Great quality work.”

    Alex Ammann

    Owner, Rozendal Botanical Farm

  • Black and white photo of a smiling woman with shoulder-length hair, in front of an abstract background.

    “Lake Productions was the first company we dealt with that truly understood the brief. They just got it. They managed to extract the core message from complex content and convert it into training videos that are entertaining without being silly. We love working with them!”

    Dr Mintette Smit

    MD, Compliance Online

  • Black and white portrait of a man in a suit and tie.

    “I would not hesitate to recommend Lake Productions' services to any one of my clients. It's great to have talent like theirs to produce video content on an international level.”

    Viven Perumal

    Marketing Director, Conlog

We’d love to work with you.