UPDATE: Closing date for applications is now Tuesday December 30th at 5pm. Role: Production Coordinator Start Date: January / February 2026 We are excited to announce that we have a new vacancy for a full time Production Coordinator at Mallard Productions. We are looking for someone with great communication skills who loves organising and being part of ... New Vacancy – Production Coordinator Read more
We have had the pleasure of working with Hunter Adams for a number of years on a variety of different projects. The first of these was back in 2019 where we conducted interviews with Eilidh Robertson (Head of Executive Search) and Jenn Marnoch (Managing Director). Both interviews were conducted with Blackmagic URSA cine cameras, Canon cine ... Hunter Adams Read more
Mallard Productions were asked by PR Company Muckle Media to produce two videos for the launch of Popeyes® first restaurant in Edinburgh on Friday 14th March 2025. The two day activation took place across various locations in the capital city and we were booked to capture the guerrilla-style PR stunts at The Mound Precinct, as ... Muckle Media – Popeyes Chicken Read more
We produced a series of short films on the Rural Energy Community Advisory Hub for our friends at Ricardo. We have worked with Ricardo for over a decade on a number of sustainability and energy projects. This particular project was started in 2022 as part of a package of policies by The European Commission to ... Catalonia – Rural Energy Community Advisory Hub Read more
We produced a series of short films on the Rural Energy Community Advisory Hub for our friends at Ricardo. We have worked with Ricardo for over a decade on a number of sustainability and energy projects. This particular project was started in 2022 as part of a package of policies by The European Commission to ... Cyprus – Rural Energy Community Advisory Hub Read more
We produced a series of short films on the Rural Energy Community Advisory Hub for our friends at Ricardo. We have worked with Ricardo for over a decade on a number of sustainability and energy projects. This particular project was started in 2022 as part of a package of policies by The European Commission to ... Italy – Rural Energy Community Advisory Hub Read more
Mallard Productions were delighted to provide live streaming services for Upfront and Centre when they came to Glasgow in 2023. Taking place at the Barras Art and Design on Saturday March 11th, this event was comprised of a full day conference, spread across 12 hours, with 300 of Upfront’s members in attendance. We provided a ... Upfront Read more
We have filmed and live streamed many different music festivals over the years, but none quite like Orkney Folk Festival. The event has been running since 1983 and is a fantastic mix of local Orcadian talent and international artists. We first provided live streaming services for the festival in 2022, following a live hiatus due ... Orkney Folk Festival Read more
Mallard Productions provided multi camera coverage when Boxing Social came to Glasgow for their Fight Night Live. The event took place at the Glasgow Boxing Academy on Friday 14th April 2023. Topping the bill was heavyweight Nick Campbell, who made history last year by winning the first Scottish Heavyweight Championship on 71 years. Mallard Productions provided ... Boxing Social – Fight Night – Glasgow Read more
Based in Tay Square, Dundee Rep is a fantastic theatre and art company that we have worked with on a number of occasions. It is home to Scotland’s principal contemporary dance company, Scottish Dance Theatre. Attracting an audience of 70,000 each year, Dundee Rep is recognised as one of the top regional theatres in the ... Dundee Rep Read more
Since 2021 Mallard Productions have been providing live multi-camera coverage of Morris Leslie’s Classic Vehicle Auctions. Taking place up at Errol Airfield near Perth (Scotland), this is the only dedicated Classic Vehicle Auction in Scotland, attracting over 150 entries of Classic Vehicles, Motorbikes and Commercial Vehicles. The livestream enables viewers to view the vehicles and ... Morris Leslie Auctions Read more
Mallard Productions are thrilled to be chosen as an official supplier to The Orkney 2025 International Island Games. Athletes from up to 24 island groups from across the world will be competing in 12 sports: Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Bowls, Cycling, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Sailing, Squash, Swimming, and Triathlon. This is the largest event ever held ... Orkney 2025 International Island Games Read more
We were absolutely delighted to see excerpts from our new film Trapped, featured on STV News last week. Trapped is a harrowing drama based on a culmination of true stories and written by real life victims. The film follows teenager Liv as her life spirals out of control after an encounter with a predatory drug ... Trapped Read more
Mallard Productions were approached by Arista Records to produce a music video for one of their latest up and coming artists. Arista Records is one of the most influential record labels of all time, and is owned by Sony Music Entertainment. They have had a diverse selection of artists on their roster since their inception ... Elliot Greer – Afterlife Read more
We were approached by our friends at Aberlour to help create a series of videos for their upcoming fundraising campaign, No Bad Ends, which advocates that a bad start in life shouldn’t mean a bad end. Aberlour is a Scottish children’s charity that helps to transform the lives of disadvantaged young people, working to beat ... Aberlour – No Bad Ends Read more
We were commissioned by the GroceryAid to produce a 90 second film of their one day event, Co-op Windermere Row. This was put together to enable Co-operative staff and industry colleagues to engage in team building, whilst also raising their profile and funds for the charity. The event took place at the stunning Lake Windermere ... Windermere Row Read more
We were approached by the indie rock band Infraviolet to create a collection of music videos to support the release of their new album. The first of which was entitled ‘Drown’. Infraviolet is the passion project of Jason Eber, singer/songwriter for Infraviolet. Jason has previously released an EP with his university band, Argonaut, but has ... Infraviolet Read more
We were approached by Gary’s Rainbow Shop to produce the music video for their latest single, Red Moon. Gary’s Rainbow Shop is a four piece rock band from Glasgow, who give electric and lively performances. The band prides themselves on their sonic familiarity and measured risk-taking, producing songs abundant in hooks and prog elements. They ... Gary’s Rainbow Shop – Red Moon Read more
We were commissioned by the University of Strathclyde to create a video for the Advanced Forming Research Centre’s (AFRC) AirCapability Service, through Catapult. AirCapability is a reimagined way for designers and manufacturers to access state of the art equipment across the UK. They can connect designers, engineers, and researchers from all over the UK, to ... University of Strathclyde – AFRC Read more
Mallard Productions were commissioned by Carbon Copy to create a promotional film for their group. Carbon Copy is a 4 piece Glasgow band, specialising in the Scottish wedding industry. Carbon Copy have performed for companies such as STV, First Mortgage, Scottish Power, and play at corporate events, festivals, parties, proms, fundraisers and anniversaries. They have ... Carbon Copy Read more
We were approached by Nico Ev to create a music video for the release of her new single, Oh My Love. Nico is a fantastically talented Scottish singer song-writer based in Glasgow. She has over 15 years of experience in the live entertainment industry, and graduated from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, gaining a Bachelors ... Nico Ev – Oh My Love Read more
We were commissioned by Smarts Communicate to create an awareness video for the Scottish Government’s Alcohol Campaign, Count 14. The Count 14 Campaign was developed to demonstrate what 14 units of alcohol looks like to encourage individuals to think about how their drinking adds up, and how to make informed choices around alcohol. The Scottish ... Scottish Government – Count 14 Read more
We were invited by Weber Shandwick to create a promotional video for VELUX, in partnership with Bella’s Cakes & Cookery School, to showcase a VELUX-themed gingerbread house in time for the festive period. VELUX roof windows and skylights provide homes with both natural light and ventilation, who partnered with Bella’s Cakes, which is a small ... Weber Shandwick – Velux Windows Read more
Mallard Productions were approached by Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA) to create a professional film to demonstrate how childminders use STEM activities with children in their care settings. STEM activities can be important for children’s development in order to grow their critical thinking, problem solving and motor skills. SCMA is the only organisation dedicated to supporting ... Scottish Childminding Association – STEM Activities Read more
Mallard Productions were commissioned by Weber Shandwick to create a promotional video for Urban Union’s Affordable Housing project in the Gorbals, Laurieston Living. Laurieston Living is one of the four regeneration projects being delivered by Urban Union in Scotland. The project is formed by three phases, and aims to be complete within a 9-year-period. Urban ... Weber Shandwick – Urban Union Read more
We were commissioned by Weber Shandwick to create a collection of films for Quality Meat Scotland (QMS). QMS is the public body dedicated to helping the Scottish red meat industry improve its efficiency, sustainability, integrity and profitability in order to increase its contribution to Scotland’s economy. To qualify for the QMS branding, Scotch Beef UKGI, ... Weber Shandwick – Quality Meat Scotland Read more
We were commissioned by Sporting Solutions to create a case study video of students within the Play Overseas service. Play Overseas support graduates within the U.S. college sport system, and grants them athletic scholarship opportunities to continue to play their sport in the UK whilst studying a degree. Sporting solutions is an organisation that finds ... Sporting Solutions – Play Overseas Read more
Mallard Productions were approached by the National Health Service (NHS) to create a series of animations that delve into the challenges of perinatal mental health, and highlight the resources available to mothers. The goal was to raise awareness and provide support to women who may be struggling with mental health issues during pregnancy or after ... NHS – Care Pathways Read more
We were commissioned by Ricardo-AEA Ltd to create a Crofter Case Study to promote the Farm Advisory Service’s mentoring programme. The Farm Advisory Service (FAS) is part of the Scottish Rural Development Programme (SRDP), which is dedicated to supplying information and resources to increase the profitability and sustainability of farms and crofts. As the success ... Ricardo – Farm Advisory Service Read more
The Scottish Music Awards, sponsored by Specsavers, are hosted annually to celebrate the talents of Scottish musicians and recognise their achievements and contributions to the Scottish Music Industry. The event was held at SWG3, an iconic Glasgow venue which has facilitated some of the country’s biggest events, although without an audience due to COVID regulations ... Scottish Music Awards Read more
Mallard Productions are proud to have been commissioned for a video on behalf of Deaf Action, a charity that supports and celebrates deaf people in the South of England and Scotland. Established in 1835, Deaf Action have been empowering deaf people for almost one hundred and forty years. As a deaf-led charity, they are able ... Deaf Action Read more
Update: This position has now been filled. Thank you to everyone for their applications. We are delighted to announce an exciting new vacancy for a full time filmmaker / camera operator here at Mallard Productions. As a team of passionate filmmakers ourselves, we’re really looking for someone who takes pride in their work and is ... Filmmaker / Camera Operator Vacancy Read more
Mallard Productions were proud to be asked to film a TV advert for the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) to demonstrate the organisation’s incredible animal rescues and rehabilitation and encourage donations. The idea behind the advert was to focus on a positive message and showcase the positivity of the work ... SSPCA Read more
Over the years, Mallard Productions have formed a strong, professional relationship with the University of Stirling, producing a wide variety of videos for the institution. Based at the University of Stirling, Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC) is an international centre for knowledge and research exchange devoted to improving the lives of people with dementia. We ... University of Stirling – Glendale Cottage Read more
Over the years we have filmed in some pretty spooky places. Most of our crew prefer not to spend a night alone in a dark haunted castle but we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to produce a TV pilot focusing on a group of ghost hunters known as Ghosts Within. Ghosts Within are a family ... Ghosts Within Read more
Mallard Productions were invited by Highland Overland to film a promotional video for their Winter Campervan Launch. Highland Overland are a camper van rental company that specialise in vehicle hire, and can be used for road trips across Scotland. We created a video of one of their vans travelling through the Scottish Highlands, whilst additionally ... Highland Overland Read more
Mallard Productions were commissioned by FRNDS MGMT to film the Live DMA’S performance at the Glasgow Barrowlands Ballroom. The DMA’S are an Australian rock band from Sydney, New South Wales. The band are known for their songs such as Silver, Step Up the Morphine and Lay Down, however they gained initial attraction from their debut ... DMAs – Live at Glasgow Barrowlands Read more
Mallard Productions were commissioned by Scottish Forestry to film a video for their recruitment campaign, Great Place to Work. The aim of the video was to promote Scottish Forestry as a good place to work, by detailing what they do and the range of opportunities they offer. Scottish Forestry is the Scottish Government agency that ... Scottish Forestry – Great Place to Work Read more
We were invited by Petra Palumbo to create a suite of promotional videos of her range of homeware products. Petra ties in both influences from her Lebanese ancestry and the history embedded in Scotland to create a collective and timeless design with care in mind. Petra is a supporter of Trees for Life; a charity ... Petra Palumbo Read more
We were commissioned by Seeker UK to create a suite of videos to promote their Seeker range of vehicles. Seeker UK is a car dealership based in Clay Cross, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, that specialises in off-road, commercial, and horsebox vehicle styling. They strive for their vehicle styling to have a great road presence whilst also having ... Seeker UK Read more
Mallard Productions were proud to provide crew and equipment for the finals of the Tri Nation Darts Scottish Open 2024 with the Scottish Darts Association, on behalf of our friends at 247. With over thirty-five thousand viewers online as well as a remarkable crowd in the Normandy Cosmopolitan Hotel, the Scottish Open showcased some of ... 247 – Darts – Scottish Darts Association Read more
We were commissioned by ADDLIB to produce a promotional video for Scotland’s first all-electric tractor unit. Chivas Brothers, one of Scotland’s leading Scotch whisky producers, distributing brands such as Ballantine’s and Glenlivet, partnered with Volvo Trucks to transport their products using a more environmentally friendly method. The truck itself is a Volvo FM Electric 6×2 ... ADDLIB – Chivas Brothers Read more
We created a suite of videos for Hygge Bands Limited to show off their vibrant collection of headbands. The products can be used for a variety of activities, such as running, lifting weights, practicing yoga, and general day to day wear. The headbands come in over 100 designs and are breathable, stop sweat, and stay ... Hygge Bands Read more
Guide Dogs is a charity dedicated to helping and improving the quality of life of people with sight loss. 180,000 people with sight loss rarely leave home alone, which is why the work of Guide Dogs is so important. The charity is funded almost entirely through donations, as puppies can be sponsored from eight-weeks-old until ... Guide Dogs for the Blind Read more
We produced a suite of videos for Shore Seaweed, a Scottish brand dedicated to harvesting seaweed, our local and forgotten superfood. Shore have created an array of seaweed foods, ranging from their flavourful seaweed chips, to their expansive Sea Kitchen range, consisting of pestos, tapenades and ramen broths. We created their main marketing video, several ... Shore Seaweed Read more
Mallard Productions were delighted to be selected by Grocery Aid to produce a short promotional film for their flagship event, Checkout Scotland. Over 1,000 colleagues from independent retailers, wholesalers, national supporters and home-grown brands all came together to celebrate the work of Scotland’s grocery industry. The event took place at Glasgow’s Barras Art & Design. ... Checkout Scotland Read more
For the past fifteen years, we have worked with our friends at JSL Productions to produce high quality coverage of their annual event, Folk by the Oak. Folk by the Oak is a folk music festival held in Hatfield Park, which brings together folk lovers for a day of music, history, and fun and laughter ... Folk by The Oak Read more
This festive season, Mallard Productions produced a 30 second TV advert for Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity’s (ECHC) Christmas Appeal 2023. ECHC believe that nothing should get in the way of being a child, holding the vision of ‘child first, patient second’. They aim to transform the lives of every child and young person treated in ... Edinburgh Children’s Charity – Christmas Appeal Read more
Mallard Productions were invited by Bacchus Agency to capture film and photography for Talisker’s ‘Tri for the Sea’ to raise awareness for Talisker’s ongoing ocean conservation initiatives. Talisker Single Malt Whiskey have collaborated with Parley for the Oceans to launch the campaign ‘Rewild Our Seas’; a global project to help and restore kelp forests and ... Talisker – Tri for the Sea Read more
The David Livingstone Trust, is a museum that was entrusted in 1929 with the birthplace of David Livingstone as well as a collection of 4000 artefacts. A central feature of this museum are the 8 tableaux created by prominent 20th Century sculptor Charles d’Orville Pilkington Jackson, which depict various scenes of Livingstone’s life, including his travels ... David Livingstone Birthplace Animation Read more
Mallard Productions were invited to produce an emotive build-up film to celebrate a hugely impressive sporting achievement for the University of Stirling. The men’s football team reached the fourth round of the Scottish Cup for the first time ever and were drawn against previous cup winners and premiership regulars, Dundee United. The feat was made ... Dundee United v University of Stirling Read more
Mallard Productions are looking for a talented editor / animator to join our creative team. We would like to expand our in-house team with a technically minded individual who has a genuine passion for editing and animation. The role will involve editing, motion graphics and animation. This will be a full-time role, based predominantly out of ... Editor / Animator Vacancy Read more
We’re looking for a new Camera Operator / Filmmaker to join the Mallard Productions Team. This role would suit someone who is a passionate filmmaker and loves going that extra mile to get the best shot. Responsibilities will include: Filming videos for the corporate, broadcast, sports, music and events sectors Conducting interviews with people on ... New Vacancy – Camera Operator / Filmmaker Read more
Mallard Productions were delighted to be asked by Volvo to produce a new ad for their Strathmore showroom in Perth. Filming was conducted on location over two days and featured shots of new Volvo vehicles driving through the beautiful Perthshire countryside, as well as interviews and footage from the new showroom. We used a mixture ... Volvo Commercial Read more
Mallard Productions were asked to produce the official video for ‘Sleeps Alone’, the first track from Martin Leary’s ‘All in Good Time’ EP which was released in October 2020. The music video reflects the track’s social media commentary and features the actress and model Nicola Cleary. Her character struggles with the day to day reality ... Martin Leary – Sleeps Alone Read more
In the past two weeks Mallard Productions have provided filming and live streaming services to both the Scottish Music Awards and the Scottish Alternative Music Awards. With the recent COVID-19 pandemic it was unfortunately not possible for these events to take place in their usual guise so they both decided to deliver the event online. The ... Scottish Music Awards Read more
Mallard Productions were commissioned to produce a promotional advert for Weber Shandwick and the ICMI Scottish Luxury Collection of hotels. The advert was intended to be a slightly humorous take on the concept of ‘Remembering Luxury’ in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The idea was that a couple had forgotten what it was like ... Cromlix Hotel – Remember Luxury Read more
Mallard Productions were delighted to be asked to produce the first official music video for emerging indie band St. Clements. We loved Car Wash Disco from the first time we heard it and we sent the band a few different ideas that came to mind when the team first listened to it. They liked an idea ... St Clements – Car Wash Disco Read more
Mallard Productions were invited over to Singapore to film at an international conference focusing on technology, robotics and artificial intelligence. The conference lasted around a week and featured interesting topics and discussions about the future of these technologies. We also produced a film on the city itself, showcasing some of the most beautiful and interesting ... Singapore Read more
Aerial cinematography is a great way of getting some fantastic footage for your film and where better to do this than Scotland? Over the years we have amassed some great aerial footage of Scotland and we can offer both drone and helicopter services. We have a fully licensed drone pilot and camera team who can ... Aerial Filming Read more
We are looking for an enthusiastic animator to join the Mallard Productions team full time. We are particularly interested in finding someone who is passionate about different types and styles of animation and enjoys working on both 2D and 3D projects. The role will be predominantly office based, but there is likely to be a period ... New vacancy – Animator Read more
We have now made our Video Editing Course available online. The course is designed for aspiring video editors at a beginner or intermediate level. It is delivered by one of our experienced in house editors who will get you set up with all the essentials to become a competent editor. It is made up of ... Online Video Editing Course Read more
We would like to inform all our customers that we are still operating during the COVID-19 crisis. Following government advice, all our staff who can do so are now working from home. We have postponed the majority of our shoots but we are still available for some single operator productions, studio product filming and photography, ... COVID-19 Update Read more
In the wake of the COVID-19 virus outbreak, we have decided to move our film production course online. The course is designed for film and video enthusiasts from beginner to intermediate level. It is made up of five one-hour sessions and can be delivered on a 1 to 1 basis or in small groups of ... Online Video Production Course Read more
Mallard Productions were commissioned by Ricardo Energy & Environment to produce a film about Scotland’s Farm Advisory Service. The service is part of the Scottish Rural Development Programme (SRDP) which is co-funded by the EU and Scottish Government, providing information and resources aimed at increasing the profitability and sustainability of farms and crofts. We conducted ... Farm Advisory Service Read more
Mallard Productions were commissioned by Weber Shandwick to produce a short Christmas themed social media video for Velux Windows. Filming took place at the beautiful Bella’s Bakery & Cook School in Finnieston, Glasgow. The idea was to create a Gingerbread House featuring the iconic Velux Windows, and film the process. The content was shot exclusively ... Weber Shandwick – Velux Windows Read more
Mallard Productions were invited to produce a promotional film for the Scotland’s oldest school, the High School of Glasgow. The school was originally founded back in 1124, which probably makes them our oldest client. The junior school is nestled in beautiful surroundings in Bearsden, just a short drive away from the city of Glasgow. This ... High School of Glasgow Read more
Mallard Productions were chosen by Victoria’s Flight to produce a new music video for their latest single ‘Last Days of Summer’. We opted for a very summery beach-inspired music video with lots of warm and amber tones, to mimic the style of the song. As anyone who has produced a video in Scotland will know, ... Victoria’s Flight – Last Days of Summer Read more
Splendid Gentleman got in touch with Mallard Productions after seeing some of the previous music videos we had produced for bands like Daytura and Aurora. The three piece wanted to create a rockier video that showcased their particular style of wedding and function band. It was the first video they had produced in 5 years ... Splendid Gentlemen – Medley No.3 Read more
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park approached Mallard Productions to create a bespoke film to showcase the breadth of work the National Park is doing for the climate emergency. The film was created to be shared at the end of Scotland’s Climate Week. Loch Lomond is a spectacular setting with some of the most ... Loch Lomond & The Trossachs Read more
In September the University of Stirling were announced Sports University of the Year for 2019 by The Times. Mallard Productions were invited by the University to produce a film to mark this achievement. We had an action packed day filming some of the University’s upcoming athletes, from swimming and football to tennis and golf. We ... University of Stirling – Sports Announcement Read more
Mallard Productions were commissioned by digital marketing agency the Big Think Agency to produce a film promoting Scouts Scotland. We worked with them very closely during pre-production, brainstorming ideas and drafting proposals to ensure we delivered the result they wanted. We storyboarded everything first to make sure that they were happy with our ideas and ... Scouts Scotland Read more
UPDATE: This position has now been filled. We are looking for an enthusiastic production / edit assistant to join the Mallard Productions team full time. The job will be predominantly office based, and will incorporate aspects of production co-ordinating and assistant editing. The successful candidate will work closely with the Project Manager and Head of Post ... New vacancy – Production / Edit Assistant Read more
Mallard Productions provided crew members to assist with Digitex TV’s coverage of the Toyo Tires MSA British Rallycross Championship in 2018. We were filming on two dates at The Croft Racing Circuit near Darlington in England. Both dates provided us with very different challenges. The first was extremely bright and dusty, and trackside filming proved ... MSA British Rallycross Read more
Mallard Productions were asked to produce a series of tutorial videos for TaylorMade Golf as part of the 2016 Open Championship at the Royal Troon Golf Course in Ayrshire, Scotland. We followed professional golf coaches Piers Ward & Andy Proudman as they navigated some of the toughest parts of the course and explained the various ... TaylorMade Golf – Tutorial Read more
Doreen Preston & Son commissioned Mallard Productions to create a promotional advert for their range of Vinyl, PVC and acrylic coated tablecloths. The adverts were predominantly produced to be displayed in garden centres and similar retailers but have also been used to showcase the products online on the Nottingham based company’s website, and also on ... Doreen Preston & Son Read more
Editing is one of the most essential skills in video production. We offer a one day Editing Course, and two day Filming & Editing Course that both teach you the fundamentals of post production. This course is designed for aspiring video editors at a beginner or intermediate level. It will show you how to weave ... Editing Course Read more
Our bespoke two day course in filming and editing is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills to become a competent filmmaker. The course is a mixture of both theory and practical elements but there is a heavy emphasis on giving you a ‘hands on’ approach. This course is designed for beginners with ... Filming & Editing Course Read more
Our courses are part theory and part practical but with a heavy emphasis on ‘real world’ use. They are designed for beginners with little or no previous experience in filming who would like to take the first steps on their journey to becoming a filmmaker. Our one day filming course will give you the opportunity ... Filming Course Read more
2017 was a crazy year for us in many respects and we managed to pack more filming into 365 days than we had ever previously managed. From massive sporting events and luxury spa films to TV adverts, corporate films and music videos all across the globe. We’ve put together a short minute long highlights film ... Happy New Year Read more
Scotland has more than its fair share of idyllic, picturesque islands and the Isle of Arran has to be up there as one of the best. We were asked by the Auchrannie House Hotel and Spa to produce a promotional film encapsulating everything they have on offer at the resort. In one respect this was ... Auchrannie Hotel & Spa Read more
A large part of our filming for Scottish Bakers involves travelling around the beautiful Scotland, and there’s not many better places to end up than the Bad Girl Bakery at Muir of Ord in the Highlands. Despite being a relative newcomer to the Scottish Baking community, Bad Girl Bakery has already been nominated for the ... Bad Girl Bakery Read more
Mallard Productions have been providing video production services for the National Lottery for many years now. This time we were up in North East Scotland to meet someone who had just won £1 million on the National Lottery. Michael Innes, an offshore worker from Elgin had won the jackpot whilst playing Monopoly Millionaire. Needless to ... Camelot – National Lottery Winner Read more
Mallard Productions visited Inverness Tennis and Squash club as part of a larger project for Ricardo AEA and Resource Efficient Scotland. We interviewed David Munro Henderson who is chair of the club and took a look around their facilities. The club was established in 1982 and also offers members and non members the chance to ... Inverness Tennis & Squash Club Read more
In July 2018 the World Down Syndrome Congress will be coming to Glasgow, Scotland. Over 1300 people will be attending the four day event, with workshops, presentations and talks by people with Down Syndrome, people working with them and by researchers and medics. Mallard Productions were asked to produce a video for Down Syndrome Scotland ... Down Syndrome Scotland Read more
We were commissioned to produce a series of animations for the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) in 2016. The first animation explained the role of the SSSC and the second animation explained what you needed to do to register. We decided to go for a playful approach with the style of animation and used cartoon-like ... Scottish Social Services Council Read more
Mallard Productions have produced several videos for Wire Media and Whyte & McKay. The first of these was an introduction to the Whisky 101 Taster Session that was taking place at this year’s Tastival Festival on the Isle of Jura. The video features Whisky Maker and Blender Gregg Glass and Master Blender Richard Paterson. We ... Whyte & McKay – Jura Read more
The Rogue Orchestra are a unique collective in Glasgow that offer bespoke Orchestral recording and performance. They wanted to produce a video to explain what it is they do and how their music is put together. The ensemble provide music for film, tv, advertisements and computer games so in many ways they work with similar ... Rogue Orchestra Read more
Mallard Productions were asked by Big Partnership to produce a promotional video for Scotgrad and Envirocentre in 2017. The resulting film was a 3 minute insight into what the company do and how they have used Scotgrad for a post-graduate placement. EnviroCentre is a solutions orientated environmental consultancy who provide advice to businesses. This story ... EnviroCentre Read more
Mallard Productions were contacted by the wedding and function band Daytura who were looking to create a new promotional video. We wanted to create something that was a bit more real and gritty to your usual wedding band video so we decided to shoot the video semi-live and have a grungier rock n’roll feel to ... Daytura Read more
In 2016 Mallard Productions were asked to produce a film for the Benholm Group about their Nordik Green Moss installations. Benholm produce intricate feature walls designed with naturally occurring moss. The Scandinavian Cladonia Stellaris moss, commonly known as Reindeer Moss is harvested by hand from the forest floor in Norway, which was our first filming ... Benholm Read more
We travelled down to Donington Race Course for an action packed weekend of motor-racing on October 14th and 15th 2017. We were filming over both days for AJKTV, and the footage will be edited together into a highlights show that will be later broadcast on Motors TV. This differs slightly from the last time we ... BRSCC – Donington Read more
Mallard Productions have worked with Fall of Eve on several occasions and this was the fourth music video we have produced for them. Shot over a two day period in a disused church in Ardorssan, the music video provided an interesting lighting challenge due to the size and fact there was no mains power in ... Fall of Eve – If Even Angels Fall Read more
Mallard Productions were thrilled to be selected by Staels Design to produce the promotional film for their new invention ‘Wheel Air’. The goal was to generate enough interest to get potential investors behind the project so that production could begin. Wheelair is the first battery powered airflow back-rest cushion, cooling all manual wheelchairs. It was ... Staels Design – Wheelair Read more
Mallard Productions were asked to produce a film for CM Steel Buildings about a 39 week build of a new Peter Vardy Superstore in Dundee, Scotland. We filmed the superstore at two different stages of the completion process and edited this together to create one promotional film. Filming included some aerial work using a camera ... CM Steel Buildings – Peter Vardy Read more
Mallard Productions were commissioned by the global sporting and events company IMG to produce a promotional video for their Marie Curie Etape Caledonia event in 2017. The event takes in a challenging 81 miles on bike, and begins and concludes in Pitlochry, featuring steep climbs, rolling hills and forest-lined roads. We provided all equipment and crew ... IMG – The Marie Curie Etape Caledonia Read more
The National Lottery Awards are the annual search to find the UK’s favourite Lottery-funded projects. Mallard Productions were involved in producing a short film about one of this year’s nominees for Camelot. Now in their 15th year, the aim of the awards is to recognise the difference that Lottery-funded projects have made to people, places and ... National Lottery Awards Read more
Mallard Productions have worked on a variety of projects for the UK digital and PR agency The Big Partnership. These include different PR campaigns, events and promotional videos for some of their clients. This short video focuses on an activity in the St. Enoch Shopping Centre in Glasgow. This has been a regular location for ... Big Partnership – St. Enoch Centre Read more
We were commissioned by the RES (Renewable Energy Systems) Group to do two documentary style films at one of their sites in Scotland. Filming consisted of two days in two different locations. Our first port of call was inside the STV building in Glasgow, a location we already knew quite well from previous projects with STV. ... Renewable Energy Systems Read more
We were asked to produce a series of films for the Bells Food Group. Each film focused on one of Bells’ key selling points. These included their people, pastry and of course, their Pies. This particular film focuses on the production process of the pies and shows off the range they have on offer, as ... Bells Pies Read more
Mallard Productions were hired by the team at Breaking Strain Events to produce some promotional videos for two of their Scottish events. This video is for ‘Run The Blades’ which offers trail running at the UK’s largest windfarm. There are three events: 10k, half marathon and a 50k ultra run for the brave. Needless to ... Run The Blades Read more
AKA Media and Ex-Professional American Footballer Marshawn Lynch visited Scotland for a promotional advert for Skittles and the 51st annual Superbowl. Mallard Productions provided crew, location scouting, transportation and equipment for AKA Media throughout their stay. Most of the filming was concentrated in the small town of Houston, which was chosen due to its connection ... Skittles Superbowl Read more
Mallard Productions have produced a short promotional film for the Flaér brand. Flaér design and produce high end performance products for road and mountain bikes. Their signature product is called the Revo Via, which is the world’s first Chain Performance System. It has been created to ensure that the bicycle chain is kept well-oiled and ... Flaér Read more
The Allergy and Free From Show is a collection of shows around Europe that caters for people with allergies and dietary conditions. The events take place in Berlin, Glasgow, London and Liverpool. Mallard Productions have filmed at all four shows and have created a range of different films. This particular film focuses on the exhibitors that showcase ... Allergy & Free From Show Read more
In November 2016 we met with The FITT Principle’s director Stephen Fraser to discuss visualising a brief he had for a new promotional video. The FITT Principle is based around a wide selection of unique strength and metabolic conditioning methods to revolutionise your outlook on fitness and well being. As the majority of the routines ... The FITT Principle Read more
Mallard Productions were asked to produce the official promotional video for the 13th Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival. The event takes place within the beautiful countryside of Belladrum, about 20 minutes from Inverness in Northern Scotland. We had wanted to go to this festival for years and had first spoken to the organisers back in 2009 ... Belladrum Tartan Heart Read more
Mallard Productions made the trip across the pond for the 2016 Futures Conference (FTC). The event was being held for the very first time at San Francisco in California and took place over two days. Three hundred of some of the world’s top minds in technology and computing amassed for the event, which featured six ... FTC Futures Conference – San Francisco Read more
We would just like to wish everyone a Happy New Year! We’re really excited about what 2017 will bring. We already have a busy year ahead of us, which will be kicking off with an exciting project in January (We’ll have more on that soon). In the meantime we’ve created a little 40 second sampler ... Hello 2017 Read more
Since 2009 six times Olympic Gold medalist Chris Hoy has been an ambassador for SAMH (Scottish Association of Mental Health). He was visiting Murrayfield Stadium on the 1st of December 2016 for an event put on by the charity. The event involved 180 people walking around the inside and the outside of the stadium in ... Scottish Association of Mental Health Read more
Mallard Productions have begun production on a documentary charting the long awaited return of the TS Queen Mary to Scotland. We were commissioned by the Friends of TS Queen Mary, who were formed in 2012 to safeguard the future of the Clyde’s last turbine excursion steamer. The aim is to renew TS Queen Mary and ... TS Queen Mary Documentary Read more
Mallard Productions visited a lucky couple in Aberdeen who had won over £50,000 on the National Lottery. We provided a small crew, camera, audio and lighting equipment and filmed the couple shortly after they had discovered the exciting news. We provided a quick edit and turn around. The edit was finished and delivered on the ... National Lottery Read more
Mallard Productions were commissioned by Wonderland Events to produce the 2015 promotional video of Aberdeen University’s Party on the Lawn. The event was held over two days and had a Mexican theme. We used a mixture of large sensor cameras, gimbal based steadicams and sliders to get a range of different shots at the event. ... Aberdeen University Read more
Mallard Productions produced this short video on Aberdeen Heat & Power for the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency. This was a part of a series of videos we produced for the annual VIBES awards. These awards showcase businesses in Scotland who have made a positive contribution with regards to reducing their carbon footprint or improving their ... Aberdeen Heat & Power Read more
Mallard Productions have just completed a series of short films for the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA). The videos were produced for the agency’s VIBES Awards. The awards are given each year to businesses and organisations that are taking significant steps to improve or reduce their impact on the environment. We were commissioned to produce ... Scottish Environment Protection Agency Read more
Scottish electro band The Insomniac Project have just released their first official music video entitled ‘Vacillation’. The video was produced by Mallard Productions and was shot on location in a warehouse in Glasgow, Scotland. It featured the band performing and a choreographed Hula Hoop Troupe. The music video was shot entirely in HD and also ... The Insomniac Project Read more
Mallard Productions were commissioned by Primesight to produce a short promotional video for Lucozade’s digital marketing campaign. The advert was featured on billboards across the UK and the shoot took place predominantly in and around London. The campaign was unique in the way that an advert would play on your car radio whenever you drove ... Lucozade Read more
Mallard Productions have provided crew and equipment on several occasions for Navigate Response. The organisation is the world’s largest global crisis communications network and specialises in international shipping, port and offshore industries. In the past we have provided all the necessary crew and equipment for Navigate Response to conduct filmed training sessions within offices in ... Navigate Response Read more
Mallard Productions produced this 4 minute promo film for Zero Waste Scotland in aid of ‘Pass It On Week’ in March 2016. The week was intended to encourage people to keep things in use for as long as possible by passing on, swapping, sharing and donating items of clothing. Zero Waste Scotland set up ‘The ... Zero Waste Scotland – Pass It On Week Read more
Mallard Productions were commissioned by Wire Media to produce a short official advert for Tennent’s lager, showcasing the brewery’s brand new drone delivery service. The advert was actually an April Fool’s joke, and Tennent’s admitted that you couldn’t have your beer delivered by drone just yet. It was released on various different platforms, including Facebook, ... Tennent’s Commercial Read more
We’ve just updated our online presence with a brand new website. We’ve added around 100 different video samples and articles so please feel free to take a look through the website and let us know what you think. We will also be adding more videos that we have produced over the last eight years so ... New Website Read more
Mallard Productions produced the official video coverage for the annual How The Lights Get In festival in Hay-On-Wye, ran by the Institute of Art and Ideas. The ten day event, regarded as the largest philosophy and music festival in the world, attracts around 20,000 attendees. We provided multi-camera services across 6 different stages, covering around ... How The Light Gets In Read more
Mallard Productions provided additional camera crew for AJK TV’s coverage of the British Racing and Sports Car Club Meeting hosted at Silverstone on the 11th and 12th May 2013. Our camera operators manned cameras at selected points around the circuit and provided a live feed back to the director and commentary tower, and the feed ... BRSCC – Silverstone Read more
Mallard Productions provided ‘Behind The Scenes’ coverage of the implementation of 3D state-of-the-art technology for the Battle of Bannockburn Experience. The museum is located at the original site of the battle itself. The motion capture technique that was used allows visitors to experience medieval combat close up, in a realistic simulated environment. Mallard Productions made ... The Battle of Bannockburn Experience Read more
Time-lapse (or timelapse) is probably the point where photography and video blends the most seamlessly. In a nutshell, this is a technique where frames are captured at intervals and then sped up in post production to give the illusion that time is moving fast. It is particularly effective when used as buildings or structures are ... Time-lapse / Hyper-lapse Read more
Live streaming is a fantastic way for our clients to reach their target audiences. It provides a safe, reliable and interactive conduit to your viewers, allowing them to engage with your brand or event without leaving their own living room. At Mallard Productions, we have been producing live streams for over a decade, and have ... Live Streaming Read more
If you’re a production company and you’re looking to get a crew to do some filming for you then we would love to hear from you. We can provide experienced camera crews for broadcast and corporate projects. If you need equipment we can supply that as well, as we have lots of different cameras to ... Crew & Equipment Hire Read more
We offer both signing and subtitling post production facilities. If you require your film to be subtitled then we can do this in a range of languages. If you would like your film to be signed then we can do this as well. We work with a number of different sign language interpreters. We’ll usually ... Subtitles & Signing Read more
If you would like to have your video narrated by a voice-over we can provide a voice over artist and record this for you. We work with a selection of voice-over artists who have a range of different accents, languages and dialects. We work with both female and male voice-over artists and can use either ... Voice-Over Read more
Mallard Productions provided crew and equipment for AJKTV’s live broadcast coverage of the Help The Heroes event that took place in Anglesey in Wales in November 2015. The event was a ‘speed challenge’, whereby the drivers would race against each other to see who can register the fastest lap. The coverage was broadcast live on ... Anglesey Read more
Mallard Productions provided crew and equipment for Digitex Television’s coverage of Scarborough Autograss. This was actually the first time we had ever shot an Autograss meeting, despite plenty of previous experience filming at other motorsporting events. The camera operators were all filming from platforms to get the best angles to follow the action. The coverage ... Autograss Read more
Mallard Productions provided crew and assistance on AJKTV’s coverage of the Bo’Ness Hill Climb for Motors TV. Filming consisted of following each vehicle as it made it’s way up the track whilst staying in radio communication with each separate camera operator so that everyone knew exactly where each car was at any one point. The ... Bo’Ness Hill Climb Read more
Sometimes you just want to be able to do things yourself and take creative control. Our one or two day courses guide you through the basics of video production helping you confidently use camera equipment and editing software to create films you’re proud of. We mix theory and practical teaching with a strong emphasis on ... Training Read more
We have filmed at Scotland’s largest music festival on several occasions. It’s a great event and providing we keep all our equipment out of the mud is always good fun for the whole crew. We originally filmed at T in the Park as part of our eFestivals coverage back in 2008, and then returned the ... T in The Park Read more
Mallard Productions produced this promotional film of the 25th Congress of the International Association of Paediatric Dentistry. The event was previously help in the UK in London in 1999 and came over to Glasgow in 2015. As well as providing video footage of some of the events, we interviewed some key members of the congress ... IAPD Read more
This excerpt actually comes from a longer film we produced for Glasgow City Marketing Bureau on celebrating events, sports, culture and things to do in the city of Glasgow. We visited Basketball team Glasgow Warriors and collected some footage of one of their home games at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome. This was the first ... Glasgow Warriors Read more
Mallard Productions joined dance act Diversity for the press launch of the World Street Dance Championships, due to take place in the city of Glasgow over the next 3 years. We produced a short promo video of the launch which includes interviews with Diversity themselves. The video was produced for Glasgow City Marketing Bureau, and ... Diversity – World Street Dance Read more
We were hired by Scottish News and Sport (SNS) to film a short segment for the SFA during the announcement of the Russia 2018 World Cup Qualifying Draw. Both Scotland and England were both drawn in the same group, to the delight of the spectators who had come to watch. The coverage included interviews with ... Scottish News and Sport – SFA Announcement Read more
Heron Valley chose Mallard Productions to produce their first ever music video for their instrumental arrangement ‘Pressed For Time’. The video was shot entirely on location in Scotland and features the band jamming on a boat, travelling through the Scottish countryside and performing a live gig in front of a packed audience. We shot the ... Heron Valley – Pressed For Time Read more
Mallard Productions were commissioned by Streaming Tank to provide live multi-camera coverage of Steve Angello’s headline set at We Are Fstvl in London during the summer of 2015. The entire set was broadcast simultaneously on the big screens and as a live stream on the internet so the performance could be watched around the world. ... Steve Angello – We Are FSTVL Read more
Mallard Productions have worked with the charity organisation Quarriers on several occasions. We produced a film on Acquired Brain Injury back in 2009, and then created a second film for the charity in 2010. This film featured their Seafield School in Ardrossan and focused on young people’s participation and inclusion. The charity were delighted with ... Quarriers Read more
Mallard Productions have been involved in the Diabetes UK conference on two separate occasions. We first produced video content on Diabetes UK back in 2012 when the conference last came to Glasgow. This included a selection of testimonials, footage of the events and coverage of the fun run. In 2015 we were again commissioned to ... Diabetes UK Read more
Mallard Productions followed the thinkWhere team as they attempted the Total Warrior course during the event’s inaugural year. The crew followed the team as they braved fire, rain, water, mud, electric shocks and multiple obstacles as they battled to complete the 12k course. A good amount of the footage was shot in slow motion as ... thinkWhere – Total Warrior Read more
Mallard Productions were involved with the 2014 MTV European Music Awards that took place at the SECC Hydro in Glasgow on the 9th of November. Mallard Productions had two crews at the event. Our first crew was shooting content for the Associated Press, the second crew were working as an official post production crew. The ... MTV – European Music Awards Read more
Mallard Productions have been heavily involved with the Scottish Championship Bike Racing over the last 5 years. We provide crew and equipment for the TV company AJK TV, who produce a series broadcast on Motors TV. There are around 32 races that take place throughout the season, featuring bikes from Suzuki, Kawasaki, BMW and Yamaha in ... Scottish Championship Bike Racing Read more
This is one of several videos that Mallard Productions have produced for Linsey Aitken and Ken Campbell. The pair combine vocal harmonies with an unsual combination of instruments. We originally filmed a live set for their previous outfit The Ideal Band, back in 2010. That video took place at the Oran Mor in Glasgow. For this particular ... Linsey Aitken & Ken Campbell – Island of Hope Read more
Mallard Productions have provided the official promotional video for Nozstock for the past six years. We originally filmed the event in 2009 and have been going back ever since to film all aspects of the festival. Nozstock is a great to film and the crew never has to stray too far to get a fantastic shot due ... Nozstock Festival Read more
In 2013 Mallard Productions produced a promotional video for the Solas Festival. The small volunteer lead event has a strong commitment to endorsing equality, social justice and responsibility and was a great place to film. It helped obviously that the weekend was doused in beautiful sunshine and this always helps to make a great festival ... Solas Festival Read more
Mallard Productions have provided two separate promotional videos for the classical duo, Eden. The first video was filmed back in 2010 and the follow up was filmed two years later. The first video featured a cover of Eva Cassidy’s Songbird. The latest video was produced to promote their international tour and featured a montage of ... Eden Read more
Mallard Productions were asked to produce the music video for the UK Theatre School’s charity single Change The World. The single was aiming to raise funds for the Commonwealth Legacy Fund. The music video was shot in the legendary Glasgow King Tuts. In the past we have shot many live videos here and although its low ... UK Theatre School – Change The World Read more
Mallard Productions provided crew and equipment for Nyquest LTD’s coverage of Wet Wet Wet’s latest tour, culminating in a performance at the SECC Hydro in Glasgow. The footage was put together and released as a live DVD. The 11 camera set-up included a jimmy jib and an assortment of high definition cameras. It was the ... Wet Wet Wet – Live at the SSE Hydro Read more
Mallard Productions produced a set of promotional video content for X Factor winner Jai McDowall. We filmed him recording his new single Got to Let Go, and conducted an interview where he answered questions that had been sent in by fans. We also shot three new live acoustic music videos for the singer, all set ... Jai McDowall – Got to Let Go Read more
Mallard Productions provided crew and equipment for Nyquest LTD during production of Ocean Colour Scene’s latest live DVD. The set took place at the Glasgow Barrowlands in December 2013. It featured every track from the band’s 1997 release ‘Marchin Already’, as well as an additional eleven tracks plucked from their back catalogue. The DVD is ... Ocean Colour Scene – Live at Glasgow Barrowlands Read more
Mallard Productions were asked to produce the official music video for the new single from symphonic rock/metal outfit, Fall Of Eve. The band have a very distinctive style and we were keen to capture that same style within the music video. The track (Shields of Faith) is a high energy orchestral rock number. The strings ... Fall of Eve – Shields of Faith Read more
Amazingly this music video for Nick McAlpine was shot in just one day, which shows just how great Scotland is as a location. We used a beach, a forest, caves, a river and a mountain as the backdrop. We were commissioned by Rubber Ear Records to shoot the music video in late 2013, and picked ... Nick McAlpine – Don’t Doubt Your Eyes Read more
Mallard Productions worked with BAFTA nominated director Adam Stafford on The Twilight Sad’s second single from the LP ‘No One Can Ever Know’. Although there were a few directions the music video could have gone, we eventually decided to film it as a live recording. The video was shot on location in woodlands near the ... Twilight Sad – Sick Read more
Mallard Productions filmed and edited the debut music video for pop/dance artist Frankie Bailey. The song ‘Amazing’ was partially shot in a studio in Glasgow, with the additional shots filmed on location around Scotland. The music video was later re-edited into a dance mix by Morlando and an alternative cut was produced. Following the success ... Frankie Bailey – Amazing Read more
Mallard Productions have worked with the wedding and function band Aurora over a seven year period. We have produced two sets of music videos that were all shot within a studio environment and some live material as well. The first shoot back in 2009 was filmed at Chem 19 studios. In 2013 Aurora decided to ... Aurora – Function Band Read more
We have been working with the folk rock group Skerryvore on a new documentary, a live performance of their ten year anniversary gig and a new music video for their track ‘Happy to be home’. The music video was shot across Scotland and at the Park Bar in Glasgow, one of the band’s first ever ... Skerryvore – Happy to be Home Read more
Skerryvore took to the stage at this year’s Celtic Connections and Mallard Productions followed them as part of the upcoming documentary on the folk rock band The coverage included behind the scenes footage before and after the gig, and content from the live performance. The sell-out gig also featured We Banjo 3, who came on ... Skerryvore & We Banjo 3 – Celtic Connections Read more
Mallard Productions made the trip over to Kirk Newton to speak to the lucky winners of a £33 million jackpot on the National Lottery The amount was won by husband and wife David and Carol Martin, both 54, from Hawick in the Scottish borders. We were filming for Camelot themselves and our coverage featured an interview ... £33 Million Pound Jackpot Winner Film Read more
Mallard Productions were booked to cover the 124th Scottish Bakers Conference in Glasgow. This is their flagship event and also features an awards ceremony that celebrates the best bakers across Scotland. As well as providing filming services throughout each day, we also managed to turn around an edit on the same day of the event ... Scottish Bakers Read more
Mallard Productions created an animated interpretation of a real life call between Camelot and Millionaire jackpot winner Ruth Doyle. Understandably, Ruth was a little surprised to find out that she had won a million pounds on the National Lottery and took a little bit of convincing that this wasn’t just a wind up. The recording ... Camelot – National Lottery Animation Read more
Mallard Productions produced a bespoke animation for the opening sequence of a series of films for online festival publication eFestivals. The idea was to incorporate a range of elements that had festival connotations into a short snappy intro sequence. We opted to use wellies, music, grass, campervans, tents and porta-loos as these were some of ... eFestivals Read more
Mallard Productions have provided several campaign and case study videos for the outdoor marketing company Primesight. This particular video was produced to showcase their network of digital billboards that are in place around the UK. As well as filming in Glasgow, we travelled to Edinburgh, London, Newcastle, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds and the film has ... Primesight – Network Video Read more
Mallard Productions have produced a series of animated videos for The Care Inspectorate. Each animation was designed to incorporate the regulators’ branding and deliver the message as clearly as possible. We opted for an infographic style to convey the information. We also provided the voice-over and the music to go with the completed animation. This ... Care Inspectorate – Complaints Animation Read more
Mallard Productions have been working with Animal Man since 2009. The latest set of films we have produced for the company focused on both their Animal Man and Zoo Tot’s services. Each film included shots of the various different animals, birds and reptiles that they keep and take to schools, parties and events. We also ... Animalman’s Minizoo Read more
After providing a similar animation for the Science & Information Conference, we were commissioned to produce an animated intro for their sister event, IntelliSys. The theme of the event was ‘robotics’ and so this animation was structured around this topic. This animation was used throughout the conference, and was played on a loop on the ... IntelliSys Read more
We produced a short 20 second animation to be played on the big screens at the annual Science and Information Technology Conference in London. The animation also features at the start and end of all their promotional video content. We decided to opt for a playful design that focused on a robot, given that this ... SAI Conference Animation Read more
As 2015 draws to a close we have been looking back at some of the projects we were lucky to have been involved in. We’ve also put together a very short snippet of some of the highlights from last year. I hope everyone has a great New Year and we’re all looking forward to what ... Happy New Year Read more
In January 2013 Mallard Productions produced a short film about a new lottery winner for BBC One’s National Lottery program. The film was shot on location at Loch Lomond in Scotland after a local couple won over £1 million in the draw. The video has since featured on the National Lottery’s official website and Youtube ... BBC One – National Lottery Show Read more
Mallard Productions provided pre and post match press conference coverage of Scotland’s Autumn test against Argentina at Murrayfield. The record attendance of 36,764 was the highest it had ever been for this match. Our coverage also extended to player and manager interviews after the game had finished. We have provided similar coverage in the past ... Rugby Six Nations Read more
Mallard Productions were awarded the contract to be the official film crew for the domestic leg of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games Baton Relay. The shoot lasted 46 consecutive days and involved the filming of 4000 Batonbearers across 400 different towns, villages and cities in Scotland, culminating at George Square in Glasgow. We provided a ... Glasgow 2014 – Queen’s Baton Relay Read more
Mallard Productions provided footage of the annual Summer Sundae festival for This Morning on ITV. We had covered the festival the year prior and supplied an edited version of the promo video to be used as part of a longer piece on summer festivals. Summer Sundae was one of a series of festivals that we ... ITV – This Morning (Summer Sundae) Read more
Mallard Productions provided footage of Keith Jack’s live show for the BBC Breakfast show. Our crew provided multi-camera coverage of the singer’s show which was edited together overnight and screened on the Breakfast show in the morning. Our ability to turn around content quickly and efficiently has always been very important to us and here ... BBC One – Breakfast Show (Keith Jack) Read more
Mallard Productions have provided football coverage for a number of international broadcasters over the years. Usually we provide coverage of Celtic, Rangers or the Scotland national team but this time we were following Rapid Vienna for the Austrian broadcaster Puls 4. Coverage included meeting the team when they arrived at the airport, filming their training ... Puls 4 – Celtic v Rapid Vienna Read more
Mallard Productions produced a TV advert for Glasgow City Marketing Bureau to be broadcast on Icelandic TV. The advert was designed to improve tourism for the city and was entirely animated, narrated with an Icelandic voice over. The advert aired on RUV, Skjar and Channel 2 in Iceland. Mallard Productions produced the animation and recorded ... Icelandic TV Spot Read more
Mallard Productions have provided video content for STV and GCMB’s Christmas campaigns for the last four years. The footage is used in the lead up to Christmas to promote shopping in the city of Glasgow. The edit takes the form of a 30 second advert that is shown on STV and includes shots of Buchanan ... STV – Glasgow Loves Christmas Read more
Mallard Productions provided a range of footage, B-Roll and various cutaways of the city of Glasgow for the World Cup Gymnastics. The highlights show was broadcast on Sky Sports and was produced by Cheerleader Productions. The content was broadcast internationally and was edited down into several montages of Glasgow, Loch Lomond, and the surrounding area. ... Sky Sports – World Cup Gymnastics Read more
Mallard Productions provided crew and equipment for American broadcaster NBC, during their time in Scotland shooting a documentary on the sport of Curling. We provided the crew with both a Camera Operator and an Arri Alexa, and some additional camera equipment. The documentary featured interviews and footage with The Scottish Curling team and focused on ... Sochi 2014 Olympics – NBC Curling Documentary Read more
Mallard Productions provided season long coverage of pre and post match press conferences at all the major SPFL games in both the 2013/2014 season and the 2014/2015 season. Coverage included filming training at the major clubs prior to their upcoming ties, sit down press conferences and occasional one to one interviews. Due to the similar ... Scottish Premier Football League Read more
Mallard Productions have been involved in the Scottish Championship Car Racing for the last 5 years. The series is produced by AJKTV, and is broadcast by Motors TV. Our involvement includes supplying crew and equipment, in the form of Directors, Camera Operators and Camera Assistants. We have also provided a number of cameras, tripods and ... Scottish Championship Car Racing Read more
Mallard Productions provided crew for the award winning San Francisco based video production company Evolve, during their trip to Scotland The crew were filming a series of short clips from all over the world, with the end product being shown on National Geographic. Mallard Productions provided Location Scouting and a Producer for Evolve. We found a ... National Geographic Read more
Larmer Tree festival commissioned Mallard Productions to produce their official video back in 2010. Since then we have made the official promotional video for the last three years. The video is usually split into two, with a 60 second ‘Thank you’ video produced immediately after the event and circulated around their customer base in the ... Larmer Tree Festival Read more
Mallard Productions were commissioned by director Mark Sandison to produce a cinematic advert for the Glasshouse Hotel in Edinburgh. We provided crew, camera equipment, lighting kit and lenses for the production. The shoot was particularly challenging to light, as some of the hotel was atmospherically dark, and other parts were bright and airy, so we ... Glasshouse Hotel Read more
Mallard Productions were commissioned by the Turner Group to produce a selection of videos for the different companies and organisations they own. The Turner group was founded in 1912 and has a turnover in excess of £220m, so it was important that we produced a series of videos that portrayed the organisation in the right ... Turner Access / Hire Drive Read more
Mallard Productions were commissioned by the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games OC to produce a number of videos focusing on former and current athletes. The athletes included cyclist Sir Chris Hoy and swimmer Rebecca Adlington. One of our favourite videos focused on professional bowls player Willie Wood, who won two Commonwealth Games gold medals, and two ... Glasgow 2014 – Athlete Videos Read more
The Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC) approached Mallard Productions to produce a promotional video for their bid for ‘Venue Team of The Year’ at the UK Event Awards. The video itself featured various events that took place at the SECC over its 29 years. We had a long history of shooting events at the ... SECC – Venue Team of the Year Read more
Mallard Productions produced a short film for the British Heart Foundation’s Healthy Heart Roadshow which was set up in Glasgow’s St. Enoch Centre. The Roadshow was touring around the UK and we were tasked with covering the Scottish leg of their tour. The film included interviews with the staff and cutaways of the various activities ... British Heart Foundation Read more
Mallard Productions produced a video in conjunction with Glasgow 2014 and the city’s Marketing Bureau about the sculptor Robert Coia. Robert was producing a huge wooden sculpture of the Glasgow 2014 mascot, known affectionately as Clyde. We joined him at his workshop, set in the grounds of Pollock Country Park, for an interview. The video ... Glasgow 2014 – Wooden Clyde Read more
For the past four years Mallard Productions have produced the official promotional video for the Sally Challenge. The event takes place near Loch Lomond in Scotland, and is a gruelling mix of cycling and running. It aims to raise money for the ACCORD hospice in Paisley. The videos themselves mixes aerial cinematography, steadicam and slow motion ... Sally Challenge Read more
Mallard Productions were approached by Kilkerran Single Malt Whisky to produce a promotional film for the distillery. The film featured interviews with Frank McHardy (Director of Production), Gavin McLachlan (Distillery Manager) and Stephen Kelly (Clerk of Works). It was all shot on a large sensor camera with prime lenses. The film has since been used ... Kilkerran Single Malt Whisky Read more
Mallard Productions provided video services for the 2013, 2014 and 2015 Science and Information Technology Conferences held in London. We provide multi-camera coverage of the talks, seminars and keynote speeches, and produce a promotional video each year, as well as separate interviews with some of the guest speakers. The content is edited live by our ... Science and Information Conference Read more
Mallard Productions produced a 30 minute film for NHS Ayrshire covering their ABCD Early Years Project. The film took 2 years to make and followed several participants as they were taught about child care and put what they learned into practice. The film was created as an educational resource and was sent out as part ... NHS – ABCD Early Years Project Read more
Mallard Productions were commissioned to produce a documentary on ‘The Elizabethan Sessions’. The idea was to put eight leading folk musicians under one roof for a week with the aim of creating an album worth of material inspired by the Elizabethan age. The film was split into three segments. The first section included filming at ... The Elizabethan Session Documentary Read more
Mallard Productions produced an educational film for Switchpower LTD about historical sites and locations in Scotland. The film is targeted at children from around the UK, and is presented by Linda, who is a volunteer fort builder in Stirling. Linda also goes to visit her friend Cara in Edinburgh who tells her all about how ... Switchpower – Historical Documentary Read more
Mallard Productions provided post production crew, equipment and facilities for the 2013 MOBO Awards. The awards, now in their 18th year, took place at the brand new SECC Hydro in Glasgow. There were performances from Tinie Tempah, Iggy Azalea, Naughty Boy and Rudimental. We produced a number of short promotional videos throughout the night for ... MOBO Awards Read more
Mallard Productions produced the official promo video for the 2013 Edinburgh International Magic Festival. The Mallard crew attended a variety of events during the week long event. Highlights included footage of performances from Paul Wilson (from the BBC’s Real Hustle) and a special performance called ‘The Secret Room’ featuring three magicians inside Lauriston Castle. We ... Edinburgh Magic Festival Read more
Over the last three years Mallard Productions have produced a series of films involving celebrity chefs to coincide with the national Scottish Italian Awards. The first year involved a Mallard crew following multi michelin star chef Jean Christophe Novelli as he surprised head chefs in various restaurants around Scotland and invited them to make their ... Scottish Italian Awards Read more
The care regulator Care Inspectorate have commissioned Mallard Productions to produce several videos over the past few years. We decided to just use animation for this particular video. The main aim was to produce a clear and simple video to show how easy it is to become involved in improving care services in Scotland. The ... Care Inspectorate – Involvement Read more
Mallard Productions produced a short promo video for Glasgow printing company CCB Creative. The video was designed to showcase the different departments and services that CCB offer, as well as give an insight into the size of their purpose built premises in Hillington and the quality of their products. Filming occurred over a single day ... CCB Printers Read more
Mallard Productions were commissioned by marketing company Brand Rapport to create a series of films for their client Clydesdale Bank. The campaign was called ‘Centre Stage’ and each film featured a different individual in Scotland who had made a difference to their community. These individuals were then awarded by Clydesdale Bank with free tickets to ... Brand Rapport – Clydesdale Bank Read more
Mallard Productions were commissioned to produce a promotional video and television advert for Albyn School in Aberdeen. The crew travelled up to Aberdeen and captured a range of activities at the school over a 6 day period. This was then edited into a short promotional video that has been used to promote the school online ... Albyn School TV Commercial Read more
Mallard Productions produced over 50 different videos for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games Organising Committee. We were awarded the contract to be the official film crew for the domestic leg of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games Baton Relay. The shoot lasted 46 consecutive days and involved the filming of 4000 Batonbearers across 400 different towns, ... Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games Read more
Mallard Productions were commissioned to produce a World War 2 documentary focusing on the 30,000 Commandos who trained at the Achnarcarry estate in Scotland. The film was titled ‘Achnacarry Commando Basic Training Centre: 70 Years on’ and was released on DVD in June 2015. The 40-minute documentary featured interviews with veteran commandos and footage taken during ... World War 2 Documentary Read more
Mallard Productions produced a short promotional video on behalf of Fusion Events for Nikka Whiskey’s Perfect Serve contest. The event took place at the Blythswood Hotel on November 5th 2012 and brought together some of the finest cocktail makers from around the world. The film included a lot of steadicam and tracking shots, interviews with ... Nikka – Perfect Serve Read more
Mallard Productions were commissioned to produce a film to commemorate the 10 year anniversary of Pacific Building. The film featured the CEO as he journeyed back in time to chat about the origins of Pacific, where they have come, and where they are going. The film was shot entirely in 6K on a Red Epic ... Pacific – 10 Year anniversary Read more
The first film Mallard Productions produced for Pacific Building involved a mixture of clever animation and live action shooting. The film was designed to provide information on what the company does. It was presented and narrated by the company’s CEO, who walked through building sites and completed projects whilst addressing the camera. The blend of ... Pacific – It’s what we do Read more
Mallard Productions came up with the concept and design for a promo video for the futuristic Nomadix Screenwalkers and projectors. The first half of the video was shot in a warehouse in Scotland. We created a lighting environment to show off the products in an interesting and unique way. We then shot some sequences with ... Nomadix Read more
Mallard Productions were commissioned by Glasgow City Marketing Bureau to produce four short promotional videos to support their ‘Let’s Celebrate’ campaign. Each video was unique in its own way and showcased some of the most vibrant events in Glasgow. The films featured a mixture of events including The West End Festival, Glasgow Rocks Basketball, The ... People Make Glasgow – Let’s Celebrate Read more
Mallard Productions were commissioned by Glasgow City Council’s Land and Environmental Services to create a film that explained the various duties, roles and jobs that the organisation undertakes. The film was shot over several days and featured various sites around Glasgow. The final product featured aerial content, tracking shots and vehicle mounted cameras. We made ... Land and Environmental Services Read more
Mallard Productions have produced several videos for New Zealand fitness company Les Mills. The first film was filmed at the SECC in Glasgow and featured 1500 participants that took part in a number of different fitness activities, ranging from Bodypump to martial arts and dance. The shoot combined a mixture of slow motion cinematography, steadicam, tracking, ... Les Mills Read more
Clicknetherfield produce stunning tailor-made display cases for museums all around the world. Mallard Productions were awarded the contract to make a promotional film for the organisation. Filming took place in Scotland, England, Canada and Qatar over a one year period. Some of the locations were challenging for the crew. Due to the age of some ... Clicknetherfield Read more
Endemol UK originally commissioned Mallard Productions to produce three separate films for the Camelot National Lottery. The first film, shot on location in Scotland, was broadcast on BBC One’s National Lottery Show. Each film tells the story of different National Lottery Winners and can be seen on the National Lottery TV website. Mallard Production’s coverage ... National Lottery TV Read more
Mallard Productions produced the official video for Do The Right Thing, a competition that aims to raise money for the charity Youth Music. The competition was run by the record label East 52nd and gave contestants the opportunity to download a track for £1 and then add their own lyrics and melody. All proceeds went ... Do The Right Thing Read more
Mallard Productions provided multi-camera services, audio and live vision mixing for Whitecoat TV during their Radio One – One Big Weekend live show. The show featured an interview with DJ Tiesto who was promoting his new album ahead of his performance at One Big Weekend. It was hosted by Radio One DJ Annie Mac and ... Facebook TV – Tiesto Live Interview Read more
Mallard Productions have made several different videos for environmental organisation Zero Waste Scotland. The first set of films featured a variety of case studies on Scottish businesses who have made progress in waste reduction, increased energy efficiency and responsible water usage. Filming has involved going out to different locations and interviewing the staff and capturing a ... Zero Waste Scotland Read more
In spring 2015 publicity began underway for the new series of Game of Thrones. Mallard Productions were commissioned by Streaming Tank to provide cameras, crew and vision mixing equipment for a publicity stunt for the new series, which will be shown on Sky Atlantic later in the year. The concept was to build a mini ... Now TV – Game Of Thrones Read more
Mallard Productions provided broadcast services for Associated Press during the 2014 Scottish Independence Referendum. The crew, who were shooting on Sony PMW-700’s, followed SNP leader Alex Salmond during a day of campaigning, which culminated in an interview with the Scottish First Minister. The content was then edited on site and sent away as part ... Associated Press – Scottish Referendum Read more
Mallard Productions produced a TV advert for X Factor contestant Gamu Nhengu’s new single. The video has been released in time for Christmas with the hope of grabbing the Christmas number one spot. The video features the voices of the Aberlour Choir and all proceeds will go towards Aberlour; a charity providing a range of ... STV – Gamu Nhengu Advert Read more
Mallard Productions provided crew members for AJKTV’s coverage of the Scottish Hill Rally in Dumfries and Galloway during November 2015. It was an uncharacteristically sunny day in Scotland which made for some really beautiful shots. The final program was broadcast on Motors TV on Christmas Day. You can see a teaser film that AJKTV edited ... Scottish Hill Rally Read more
The Scottish singer / songwriter Baby Taylor asked Mallard Productions to shoot her debut music video in 2013. The video was shot in the theatre at the Old Mill Studios in Strathaven and at Nice N’ Sleazys on Sauciehall Street in Glasgow. We opted to mix performance footage with some behind the scenes footage of ... Baby Taylor – Letter to the Council Read more
Mallard Productions produced a promotional film and animation for a new invention called the Guilocrease. The video shows step by step instructions on how to easily set up the Guilocrease and how it can be used effectively. We provided music and a voice-over for the client as well as a 3D animation to clearly illustrate ... Guilocrease Read more
