For over 20 years, I have been working as a Videographer & Filmmaker, I have a passion and enthusiasm for creating beautiful impactful films. A skilled self-shooter and editor, covering all aspects of production and post production across all sectors with my company Prickly Thistle Video.
Below is a number of projects I have worked on.
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Duke of Edinburgh - Renfrewshire Celebration Film -Director & Filmmaker
Working with Renfrewshire Youth Services I was tasked with creating a film that showcased the wide-ranging benefits for young people participating in the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
North Lands Creative, Collect - Director & Filmmaker
North Lands Creative returned to Collect, the international art fair for modern craft and design, in 2022 and I was asked to create a film to showcase the artists and makers working in glass exhibiting at the event.
Renfrewshire’s Reclaim The Night March - Director & Filmmaker
Local residents and campaigners Came together on November for the annual Renfrewshire Reclaim the Night March to call for an end to violence against women and gender-based violence.
Scotland's Workshops - Director & Filmmaker
I was commissioned to create videos that showcased Scotland’s Workshops, which are a network of 11 visual arts production facilities all across the country.
What is an Archive - Director & Filmmaker
This video was made to be an introduction to archives and to be used as part of an educational resource.
Grunting Growler - Director & Filmmaker
Working with the craft beer shop & bar, I created a number of videos for their social media.
savetheocean - Kickstarter Campaign Film - Director & Editor
The idea behind "savetheocean" is to reduce plastic waste in our everyday products by using non-synthetic eco friendly materials. This film was shot in one afternoon around the West end of Glasgow.
Koo-ee Interiors & Gifts - Director & Filmmaker
For Koo-ee, I created a promo to showcase everything they have to offer from their bespoke soft furnishings, design hub, coffee shop & gift shop.
IoD Scotland Annual Conference - Director & Filmmaker
As well as creating the video showing highlights from the conference, I was tasked with creating animated intros to be used throughout the event.