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This Directory is a talent pool of Scotland's documentary filmmaking women* (of all disciplines and levels of experience) who are looking for paid work. If you are hiring please do make use of the directory – each profile includes contact details.
If you are part of Scotland's professional community of female documentary makers and you are looking for work or might be in the future, please create a profile to tell us about yourself and your work! You can be working in any role – director, producer, editor, camera etc and with any level of experience.
If you have any problems with the site please email [email protected]
*Our definition includes cis women, trans women, genderqueer, femme/feminine-identifying and non-binary filmmakers.
Glasgow
An ambitious and passionate freelance Assistant Producer with major broadcast credits for ITV 1, Channel 4 and the BBC with a background in journalism. Watch my most recent commission! https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000tld9
Edinburgh
Nelisa Alcalde is a cinematographer born in Spain. She has been developing her cinematography skills around the world by working in professional films such as The Painted Bird and A Boy Called Christmas, and studying in schools such as EICTV in Cuba and U
Glasgow
Film and video production company based in Glasgow, Scotland, working lots for the music industry making promos, documentary and concert films.
Glasgow
Dubbing mixer, sound designer and foley artist working in film, tv and theatre. Now based full time at Blazing Griffin.
Edinburgh
Ellen is a documentary editor whose work often weaves together the storylines of multiple protagonists, places, or times. Recently, Ellen edited the pilot of the character-driven docuseries Curiosity: The Making of a Scientist (SeriesFest 2022) and the do
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Production Coordinator / Junior Producer at Forest of Black, mainly working in short doc, music video and commercial
Aviemore
Hannah Bailey is a passionate award-winning photographer, journalist and producer who has been immersed in the underground scenes of action sports, adventure and the outdoors for over 10 years.
Edinburgh
Clara is a film maker from Edinburgh, focussed on interesting people and stories, usually with a Scottish slant. Experience in documentary, charity web/social videos, theatre, comedy and music. All the good stuff.
Edinburgh
Simone has worked on broadcast documentaries for ITV and Channel 4. In 2016 she produced feature film Dark Sense. She is currently working on a rugby documentary, The Great Game. Simone is an alumnus of highly acclaimed EIFF's Talent Lab.
Motherwell
Since graduating from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design in 2005 with a BA honors degree in ‘Time Based Art’ I have been working as a freelance digital artist, part-time college lecturer, filmmaker and audio visual designer for live performance
Edinburgh
Sana Bilgrami, award-winning documentary filmmaker and film lecturer at Edinburgh Napier University.
Glasgow
Bircan is a Glasgow based documentary filmmaker.
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I am an experienced Producer/Director with twenty years experience making Documentaries for BBC and Channel 4. I have a BAFTA (Scotland) for best short film.
Edinburgh
Emma is an award-winning creative practitioner and educator based in Scotland. She works collaboratively on bespoke learning, social care and lens-based art projects. Recent work includes video commissions for Travelling Gallery..
Aviemore
An award-winning documentary filmmaker committed to exploring and furthering our emotional and scientific connections with land and environment, whilst making space for diverse voices.
Glasgow
Experienced camera operator & camera assistant for television and film. Director of Photographer for BBC Scotland documentary 'The Bad Guy' 2019.
Glasgow
Award winning Colourist and Online Editor! Having worked on a variety of worldwide productions, I love to travel and experience other cultures. I am interested in the future of media development and our impact on society.
Cromarty
Producer and Picture Editor. Highland based
Ayr
Experienced photojournalist turned documentary filmmaker. Self-starter full of ideas and very confident shooter. Strong background in journalism and human rights. Passionate about women’s rights, alternative lifestyles and the environment.
Ayr
Glasgow based Filmmaker and Visual artist. Production Assistant / Runner / 1st AD / Editor / Sound Design / Writer / Director
Glasgow
Triple BAFTA (Scotland) award-winning Producer/Director, most recently for BBC Scotland's Being Gail Porter. Recently secured1x60 prime-time C4 doc commission for The Scottish Island That Won The Lottery for my own company.
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Film maker • Camera operations • Photographer • Trying to break into the documentary directing world.
Glasgow
Documentary filmmaker. Watch Not Your Average Family on iPlayer.
Glasgow
Hi! I'm an entry level documentary filmmaker especially interested in postcolonial relations and anthropology. I'm currently a Sheffield Doc/Fest Youth Juror.
Esinburgh
Spanish, based in Edinburgh, self-shooting filmmaker and film director with credits for Aconite Productions, BBC Scotland, Scottish Documentary Institute.
Glasgow
I’m looking for projects with impact and creativity. Changing the world and revealing mystic truths. I am experienced in both ob-docs and traditional interview.
Glasgow
Glasgow based filmmaker
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Award-winning doc filmmaker & cinematographer with a passion for community led storytelling & local change-making. I welcome collaboration & experimentation in my work, and I'm happiest when working in wild/rural environments
Edinburgh
Sarah Drummond is Managing Director and Executive Producer at LS Productions, leading its production offering. She started the company's film department and has worked on TV episodes, music videos and feature films.