what about us

Passing Trains is a Cape Town based film production company, focussing on television and cinema commercials for the South African and international markets. International production and service work is done through their sister company, Golden Planes.

The Passing Trains team strives to be dedicated and involved, adding value through their extensive experience and creative focus. Their members and collaborators are well-known and respected as no-nonsense straight talkers - dependable creative partners to their local and international clients, creating work of exceptional quality and originality.

Etienne de Villiers is the founding member of Passing Trains, with more than twenty years of writing, producing and directing experience. For more on Etienne, and to view his showreel, click on CHECK IT OUT.

Herman le Roux joined Passing Trains as Producer in January 2005. Coming from an international production background, where he gained invaluable production experience working with top international directors and agencies, he heads a dynamic production and support team for director Etienne de Villiers. Since Herman joined Passing Trains, he has also expanded the company’s international profile as a service and director based company, with an increasing number of successful international commercials credited to their name. Above all, Herman is also a vital, creative partner to director Etienne de Villiers.

Passing Trains also has a number of local and international free-lance directors on its books, and is an active member of the Commercial Producers Association of South Africa