Filming Scotland wrapped on the hit TV show 'Outlander' for the last time this month. After 12 years, eight seasons, and 10 posters created for both Starz and Sony Studios, they produced all the iconic images for the show along with its marketing and publicity content.

Collaborating with photographers Jason Bell, James Minchin, and Frank Ockenfels, as well as LA production companies PortfolioOne and Liz Lang Productions, they are immensely proud to have been part of the biggest TV show ever to film in Scotland. They look forward to continuing with the new spin-off, 'Blood Of My Blood'.

Do you have a project that could benefit from the epic and mystical majesty of Scotland’s backdrops? Don’t hesitate to contact Filming Scotland for a boutique, five-star production service from the country’s leading production company.

With over 18 years of expertise, JSR Agency specialises in advertising and content creation for top global brands.

"Our expert team of directors, animators, photographers, and illustrators delivers outstanding work across various industries.

Explore our award-winning portfolio of commercial, editorial, and creative projects designed to elevate your brand. Whether you need something unique or on-brand, we have the talent to match your vision. Our dedicated agents are ready to collaborate, guiding your project from concept to completion.

Our photographers have captured iconic cover stories and celebrity portraits, including PEROU's shots of Josh O’Connor, The Libertines, and Lily Allen & Miquita Oliver. Alice Moitié has worked with Vanity Fair France, Playboy, photographing stars like Miley Cyrus and A$AP Rocky. Amy Currell’s stunning still photography adds a new dimension to product imagery and advertising campaigns. Other notable works include Stuart McClymont’s portraits of Lucy Worlsey, Michael Palin and Richard E. Grant."

"Over the years we’ve learnt how to form formidable creative allegiances. Through our partnerships, we can provide an even more comprehensive solution to our clients and utilise the talents of our friends and associates to deliver what you need for your project.

Having built up a brilliant reputation for casting, from the moment we’re appointed we visualise the talent you need working from your creative reference points and drilling down into the brief until we find the perfect solution.

Thanks to Sarah’s background as a creative, we approach our work with the eyes of a photographer as well as a client. An approach that means we’ve got the ability and experience to listen and visualise from both perspectives."

Horton-Stephens have been London's leading photographers' agents for longer than anyone can remember. They’re well-known for representing a world-class group of photographers and moving image is a large part of what the team do too. Great production remains key to the success of all their shoots. They’re happy working alongside production provided by client or providing a full service. It goes without saying that they have an encyclopaedic knowledge of lighting, casting, locations (in the UK and worldwide), set building, timings, post-production, CGI and moving image - whether shooting TVCs or on the back of TVCs (a very particular challenge that they deal with often, where they only have moments to get the shot); they’ve done it all!

2024 has been a blur with new campaigns for eBay, National Rail, Sky, Amex and McDonald’s, with more to break shortly! Do reach out to them if they can help you too and head over to their website, Latest News section, to see recent projects and more. 

There’s also a new Production Paradise interview with Niall Horton-Stephens that you can read here.

Martin Swift is an award-winning, visionary director with over two decades of experience bringing stories to life through his deep passion for cinematic beauty and precision.

His enthusiasm for the craft drives him to continuously push creative boundaries, leading to collaborations with iconic brands such as BMW, Ford, Ferrari, and most recently, Lotus Cars on the groundbreaking 'Theory 1' concept car campaign.

Martin’s commitment to impactful storytelling is evident in his hard-hitting national road safety films in Morocco, where he tackled critical social issues with powerful emotional depth.

With a diverse commercial portfolio spanning the automotive, sports, and luxury sectors, Martin’s work reflects his relentless pursuit of creativity with a global perspective. His passion shines through in every project, making him the go-to director for brands and agencies like Volvo, Skoda, Suzuki, Armani, and Puma, delivering unforgettable, visually striking content that masterfully combines traditional cinematography with cutting-edge VFX techniques.

Title: 'Phantom'.

Location: Calvert Studios.

"Walid Saleh is who the project is about. Walid's life took a transformative turn when, at 14, he was tragically shot on his way home from school, resulting in the amputation of his leg. The aftermath brought not only the challenge of adapting to life with a prosthetic limb, but also the onset of 'Phantom Limb Pain'.

As a portrait photographer, I was deeply drawn to the inspirational narrative of Walid's journey. From the heart-wrenching adversity of his injury to his resilience as a refugee adapting to a new country and language, his story is nothing short of remarkable.

Today, Walid is not just overcoming his physical challenges, but also channeling his experiences into something positive. He has embarked on a path as a Paralympic sprinter, harnessing his mental strength and determination. Additionally, his firsthand understanding of prosthetic limbs and PLP has fueled his pursuit of medical training as a prosthetist, making him uniquely qualified to empathise with and assist others facing similar challenges.

My project delves into the multifaceted aspects of Walid's life - capturing the nuances of his Phantom Limb Pain, his transition from being a refugee to a Paralympic hopeful and aspiring prosthetist. I directed a film & shot photography side by side. Dovetailing the two meant we could tell this story in a super efficient and cohesive way."

Title: 'Dancers Delilah and Richy at Picolandia'.

Location: Pico Rivera, Los Angeles, CA

"Delilah and Richy, photographed here, are two dancers who are a part of a project I've been working on over the last year. The project focuses on a handful of dancers who are all friends and is a celebration of the 'Baile' (dance) scene in California. If 'Norteño' or 'Banda' music is being played, young people will be dancing to it.

The scene has its roots in northern Mexico. But fuelled recently by TikTok and Instagram, these young dancers have developed their own style of dance and fashion. The project will be a short film and a photo series.

Being able to shoot these young dancers and be accepted into their scene has been one of the highlights of my professional career."

Bomper is an independent creative production studio that creates work filled with character and originality.

"Our work for advertising, branding, broadcast and music videos spans live action VFX, hand-crafted animation to hyperreal CG, and everything in between. 

The team is made up of talented in-house artists, illustrators, animators, art directors and producers.

Bomper is an idea-driven studio without a house style. The studio is based on an inherent curiosity and a drive to push ourselves, experiment and challenge our ambitions. Not being constrained to an identifiable style allows us to approach each project uniquely against the brief and production constraints, by playing with mediums and formats, in crafting our best work. And of course, having a lot of fun along the way.

It’s this energy and dedication that makes Bomper stand out."

With 18+ years of experience, JSR Agency excels in advertising and content creation for top global brands.

"Our skilled team of directors, animators, photographers, and illustrators delivers outstanding projects across industries. Discover our expertise to elevate your brand. Explore stunning commercial, editorial, and creative works from our award-winning artists. Whether you need something unique or on-brand, we have the perfect match. Our agents are ready to discuss your project and recommend the best approach. We guide your project from concept to completion with a collaborative process.

Our CGI artists, BOOMCGI, Mainframe, Carioca Studio, are incredibly skilled and have recently produced some impressive work. Additionally, we have outstanding animators and illustrators such as Aart-Jan Venema, Iaian Macarthur, Kursat Unsal, Trajan Jia, and Sugar Blood, who have won numerous awards and collaborated with globally recognised brands."

Based on the outskirts of London, Mike Ellis is ideally located to create stunning corporate images for agencies and clients all around the UK and abroad.

With over 30 years' experience of bringing his clients’ brands to life, he shoots predominantly in a natural reportage style to bring authenticity to his images.

Working across a broad range of sectors, Mike’s portfolio showcases his strong composition and a keen eye for detail, helping his clients to communicate their message and brand values to customers, employees and shareholders alike.

Recent clients include: 3i, Anglo American, Beazley, Block Solutions, BRE, Cavendish Education, Citi Group, Corre Energy, Eurocommercial Properties, The Gap Partnership, Gatsby Foundation, Mondi, NHS England, Norge Mining, Riverstone Energy, Smurfit Kappa Group, The Crown Estate, Turner & Townsend and UK Power Networks.