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How we vet every listicle
Every agency featured on Web Tonic passes our 84-point editorial review before a single listicle goes live. This is how we vet each pick:
Verified client outcomes: We require real case studies with measurable KPIs — revenue, ROAS, CPA, retention — tied to the exact category being ranked. No cherry-picked wins, no unverifiable numbers.
Independent reputation: We cross-check Clutch, Google, G2, and Trustpilot ratings, and screen for review-bombing or suspicious patterns. Only operators with a consistent, verifiable track record make the cut.
Beyond that, every listing goes through a quarterly re-audit. We check 84 criteria across 6 pillars to make sure it still holds up — here are some of the checks we run:
A Glasgow video production company makes film for businesses, distilleries, charities, universities and broadcasters rather than for weddings: television commercials cleared for broadcast, brand and corporate films, two and three-dimensional animation and motion design, documentary and case-study work, music video, time-lapse and aerial filming, live event coverage, and the edit, grade and sound behind all of it.
We judged firms on evidenced finished work, publicly named clients, published rates and a base verified on their own site or at Companies House. Twenty external companies are compared here. Sixteen are inside the city, three work from towns on its edge in Lenzie, Newton Mearns and Eaglesham, and one splits its base with Dundee. Eighteen name a client publicly and one publishes fixed prices.
Which Glasgow video production company should a business shortlist?
Follow the named work. Drummerboy films for Bowmore and ScotRail, We Can Rebuild Him clears broadcast adverts for Tennent's and CalMac, Touzie Tyke handles animation, MediaVooDoo covers energy and infrastructure, and Steadyhand Productions publishes fixed prices.
1. Web Tonic
About: Web Tonic scopes Glasgow video against the media that will carry it, so the film, the cut-downs, the paid placements and the page the click lands on are planned by one team instead of three suppliers billing separately. The same people own the performance creative, the paid social distributing it and the landing page the viewer arrives on. A business buying a single commercial, animation or documentary should hire one of the Glasgow studios below.
Key Services: Growth Marketing, Paid Social, PPC, Meta Ads, SEO, Google Ads, Snapchat Ads, Amazon Ads, Reddit Ads, TikTok Ads, TikTok Shop, GEO-AEO, Webflow Design, Shopify Design, WordPress Design, UGC, Social Media Management, Pay Per Click Management, Marketing Analytics, Analytics Implementation & CDPs, Performance Branding, Performance 360° Audit, Programmatic Ads, OOH Ads, HR Marketing
Industries Served: eCommerce, SaaS, B2B, Construction Professionals, Home Services, SMEs, Health Spa & Wellness, Retail, Legal & Judicial Services, Food & Beverages, Pets, Fitness, Family & Children, Finance & Insurance, Travel, Non-Profits & Organizations, Furniture & Decoration
Notable Clients: WorldRemit, Jack & Jones, Ardene, L'Oréal, Sendwave, Nestlé, Airbnb. Serve Fortune 500 companies and smaller fast-paced startups.
Locations: HQ in San Francisco with notable offices in New York, Chicago, Miami, Toronto, Montreal, Dubai, Singapore, Sydney and more. Offices on five continents.
Pricing: Starting at USD $3,000 per month. Flexible and scalable plans at any time according to your enterprise needs. Book a call to learn more.
Great For: Mid-market to enterprise-level businesses requiring ongoing, on-tap growth and performance marketing services.
Website: Web Tonic
2. Sole Productions
About: Sole Productions is a Glasgow video production company making promotional, documentary, charity and event films, with past clients including The Dallas Cowboys, CNN, Adidas, The RSPB and Just Eat named on its own about page. The studio is run by director Chas from a base in Lenzie on the northern edge of Glasgow and has well over ten years of filmmaking and photography experience. It leans toward character led, documentary style storytelling for charities and brands that want an emotional connection with viewers.
Key Services: Promotional video production, Documentary filmmaking, Charity video production, Event videography, Video scripting and concept development, Video editing and colour grading
Industries Served: Charities and nonprofits, Sport, Consumer brands, Food and drink, Third sector
Notable Clients: The Dallas Cowboys, CNN, Adidas, The RSPB, Just Eat
Locations: Kirkintilloch, United Kingdom, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: Charities running fundraising campaigns, Brands wanting documentary style films, Sports organisations
Website: Sole Productions
3. Mallard Productions
About: Mallard Productions is a Glasgow video production company founded in 2008 that says it has produced more than 10,000 videos for a client base of over 300 organisations, including named recent projects for Orkney 2025 International Island Games and I Am Me Scotland. The team works out of a converted farmhouse in Hillington Park and supplies camera operators, crews and equipment to broadcasters and corporate clients across Scotland. In-house services span corporate film, live event coverage, animation and aerial cinematography.
Key Services: Corporate video production, Broadcast crewing and equipment hire, Live event videography, Live streaming, Animation, Aerial cinematography
Industries Served: Broadcast media, Corporate and B2B, Sports events, Third sector, Public sector
Notable Clients: Orkney 2025 International Island Games, I Am Me Scotland
Locations: Glasgow, United Kingdom, Scotland, United Kingdom
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: Broadcasters needing crew and equipment, Corporates wanting a long-running video partner, Event and games organisers
Website: Mallard Productions
4. Thirteensquared
About: Thirteensquared is a Glasgow video production company celebrating more than 25 years in business, producing documentary, corporate and advertising films for named clients such as Chivas Whisky, Glengoyne Distillery, Govanhill Housing Association and Falkirk Community Trust, all credited on its own portfolio pages. The studio also shoots drone footage and character driven documentary content for third sector organisations across Scotland. Its portfolio ranges from distillery brand films to social housing and health sector case studies.
Key Services: Corporate video production, Documentary filmmaking, Drone and aerial footage, Advertising films, Third sector video production, Case study video production
Industries Served: Food and drink, Housing associations, Third sector and charities, Healthcare, Local government
Notable Clients: Chivas Whisky, Glengoyne Distillery, Govanhill Housing Association, Falkirk Community Trust, Lifelink Glasgow
Locations: Glasgow, United Kingdom, Scotland, United Kingdom
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: Drinks brands wanting distillery films, Housing associations and third sector bodies, Local authorities
Website: Thirteensquared
5. The Media Firm
About: The Media Firm is a Glasgow video production agency that names CBRE, IHG Hotels and Bacardi as clients on its own site, built on more than eight years delivering promotional and social content for corporate brands. Its small in-house team of photographers, videographers and creators works from an office on Oban Drive and covers concept creation through to campaign photography and drone work. It also runs a dedicated short-form service producing TikTok and Reels content for marketing teams and agencies.
Key Services: Promotional video production, Corporate video, Short-form social video for TikTok and Reels, Concept creation, Campaign photography, Drone videography
Industries Served: Real estate, Hospitality, Drinks and spirits, Fashion, Music and events
Notable Clients: CBRE, IHG Hotels, Bacardi
Locations: Glasgow, United Kingdom, Scotland, United Kingdom
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: Real estate and hospitality brands, Drinks brands running global campaigns, Fashion retailers
Website: The Media Firm
6. Oak Tree Productions
About: Oak Tree Productions is an independent Glasgow film and video production company founded in 2000 by filmmaker Paul Darroch, with a named case study naming Scope Ophthalmics as a corporate video client on its own examples and testimonials page. Its site lists dozens of named projects, from corporate videos for Eddie Goldberg Phillips to documentary filming for Humble Players and Cosgrove Care. The company works from Newton Mearns on the southern edge of Glasgow and covers Scotland-wide corporate and documentary shoots.
Key Services: Corporate video production, Documentary video production, Charity video production, Community and theatre video, Video editing, On-location filming
Industries Served: Healthcare and medical devices, Charities and community groups, Theatre and the arts, Corporate training, Local government
Notable Clients: Scope Ophthalmics, Eddie Goldberg Phillips, Townsend Theatre Productions, Cosgrove Care, Giffnock Theatre Players
Locations: Glasgow, United Kingdom, Scotland, United Kingdom
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: Healthcare and medical brands, Community and third sector groups, Theatre companies
Website: Oak Tree Productions
7. Urbancroft Films
About: Urbancroft Films is a Glasgow video production company founded by BAFTA winning director Martyn Robertson in 2007, with named featured work for the BBC, Fidra Fine Art and The Mackay Clinic shown on its own site alongside a public showreel. The studio is based at Film City Glasgow and offers full end-to-end creative, production, editing and training services. It has more than 29 verified Google reviews naming specific client projects such as short educational videos and brand films.
Key Services: Creative development and scripting, Video production, Video editing, Video training courses, Documentary filmmaking, Corporate and brand film
Industries Served: Broadcast and media, Arts and culture, Financial services, Sport, Education
Notable Clients: BBC, Fidra Fine Art, The Mackay Clinic
Locations: Glasgow, United Kingdom, Scotland, United Kingdom
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: Broadcasters and cultural organisations, Financial and professional services, Organisations needing video training
Website: Urbancroft Films
8. Fort Film
About: Fort Film is a director-led production studio based in Glasgow and Dundee, with a named case study for Accenture UK titled Reimagine, Rewild and further credited work for the Design Council and CoSTAR Realtime Lab shown on its own site. The studio produces commercial, documentary and cultural film for brands, agencies and cultural organisations, from single-day shoots through to fully crewed long-form productions. It also offers virtual production using LED volume and real-time environments.
Key Services: Commercial and branded video production, Documentary filmmaking, Virtual production and LED volume, Cultural and heritage film, Scripting and creative development, Multi-day crewed production
Industries Served: Technology and consulting, Heritage and visitor attractions, Higher education, Design and architecture, Music
Notable Clients: Accenture UK, Design Council, CoSTAR Realtime Lab, Callendar House, AVNU
Locations: Glasgow, United Kingdom, Dundee, United Kingdom
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: Consulting and technology brands, Heritage and visitor attraction sites, Universities and research bodies
Website: Fort Film
9. Partickular Films
About: Partickular Films is an award-winning production company based at Film City in Glasgow, producing commercials, documentaries, films and music videos, with named testimonials from Scottish Youth Theatre, British Airways and the Scottish Liberal Democrats on its own site. Its work has been broadcast on Amazon, BBC Scotland, STV and CNN and screened at international festivals including SXSW. The studio has also been featured in national press including The Sun and The Herald.
Key Services: Commercial video production, Documentary filmmaking, Music video production, Film production, Scripting and development, Broadcast delivery
Industries Served: Arts and theatre, Aviation and travel, Politics and public affairs, Music, Broadcast media
Notable Clients: Scottish Youth Theatre, British Airways, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Locations: Glasgow, United Kingdom, Scotland, United Kingdom
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: Theatre and arts organisations, Travel and aviation brands, Political and public affairs bodies
Website: Partickular Films
10. Mambo Video
About: Mambo Video is a Glasgow video production studio founded in 2016 by Ally Bhatia that specialises in strategic film for the built environment, with a named case study for the Glasgow Building Preservation Trust and a public case study for Land Use Consultants shown on its projects page. The studio produces story-led films that help heritage, architecture and landscape organisations win funding and build stakeholder trust. It works from The Whisky Bond studio complex in Glasgow.
Key Services: Strategic corporate video production, Case study and impact films, Documentary filmmaking, Stakeholder engagement video, Scripting and narrative development, Video for funding applications
Industries Served: Heritage and preservation, Architecture and landscape, Built environment consultancies, Charities, Local government
Notable Clients: Glasgow Building Preservation Trust, Land Use Consultants
Locations: Glasgow, United Kingdom, Scotland, United Kingdom
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: Heritage and preservation trusts, Architecture and landscape practices, Organisations chasing grant funding
Website: Mambo Video
11. We Can Rebuild Him
About: We Can Rebuild Him is a Glasgow video production and photography studio co-founded by film director David McGinty and photographer Gail Kelly, naming Dobbies Garden Centres, Highland Park Whisky, Tennent's and CalMac Ferries as clients on its own site. The studio handles TV advert production end to end, including scripting, casting, location scouting, editing and Clearcast clearance for broadcast. It works from a studio at The Whisky Bond and scales from single camera shoots to full crew productions.
Key Services: TV advert production, Video production for social and web, Commercial photography, Food photography and video, Casting and location scouting, Clearcast broadcast clearance
Industries Served: Drinks and spirits, Retail and garden centres, Transport and ferries, Food and hospitality, Consumer brands
Notable Clients: Dobbies Garden Centres, Highland Park Whisky, Tennent's, CalMac Ferries, Equi's Ice Cream
Locations: Glasgow, United Kingdom, Scotland, United Kingdom
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: Drinks and spirits brands needing TV ads, Retail and garden centre chains, Food and hospitality businesses
Website: We Can Rebuild Him
12. 55 North Productions
About: 55 North Productions is a Glasgow video production company led by founder Luke Sampson that names Northern Marine Group, Clyde Marine Training, TEDx Glasgow and City of Glasgow College as clients on its own homepage, alongside a named case study for the University of Glasgow's Institute of Advanced Research. The studio manages the entire video creation journey, from concept and creative development through filming to post-production editing. It works with a trusted network of freelance specialists to deliver commercial, training and event video.
Key Services: Commercial video production, Internal training video, Event and podcast video, Case study and impact film, Video concept development, Post-production editing
Industries Served: Maritime and marine training, Higher education, Events and conferences, Corporate training, Public sector
Notable Clients: Northern Marine Group, Clyde Marine Training, TEDx Glasgow, City of Glasgow College, University of Glasgow
Locations: Glasgow, United Kingdom, Scotland, United Kingdom
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: Maritime and training organisations, Universities and colleges, Conference and event organisers
Website: 55 North Productions
13. Native Film
About: Native Film is a video production company working across Scotland and the UK from a base in Eaglesham on the southern edge of Glasgow, naming ALDI and Molson Coors as featured clients on its own homepage. It has a long track record in broadcast and commercial production, developing a bespoke content strategy and visual style for each client before shooting. The team focuses on budget conscious productions that prioritise the core elements needed to hit the brief.
Key Services: Broadcast and commercial video production, Brand strategy and content planning, Corporate video production, Video for retail and FMCG, Scripting and concept development, Post-production editing
Industries Served: Retail and FMCG, Food and drink, Broadcast media, Consumer brands, Corporate
Notable Clients: ALDI, Molson Coors
Locations: Eaglesham, United Kingdom, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: Retail and FMCG brands, Food and drink manufacturers, Broadcasters needing commercial production
Website: Native Film
14. Drummerboy
About: Drummerboy is a Glasgow video production agency led by creative director Scott Mackenzie that names Bowmore, Harris Tweed Hebrides, ScotRail, McDonalds and Bruichladdich Whisky as clients on its own homepage, alongside filmed work for Emeli Sande and Andy Murray. The team of filmmakers, writers, directors, editors and colourists has worked for all the major UK broadcasters. Drummerboy specialises in brand storytelling for household name consumer and drinks brands.
Key Services: Brand video production, TV commercial production, Corporate video, Documentary style brand films, Scripting and creative direction, Colour grading
Industries Served: Drinks and spirits, Retail and consumer goods, Transport, Sport and celebrity, Fashion and textiles
Notable Clients: Bowmore, Harris Tweed Hebrides, ScotRail, McDonalds, Bruichladdich Whisky
Locations: Glasgow, United Kingdom, Scotland, United Kingdom
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: Drinks and spirits brands, Transport and public sector campaigns, Consumer retail brands
Website: Drummerboy
15. Touzie Tyke
About: Touzie Tyke is a Glasgow motion design and animation studio founded in 2010 by Pete and Ewan, both graduates of the Glasgow School of Art, with named client work for the BBC's Points of View and National Museums of Scotland shown on its own site. The studio produces 2D and 3D animation for broadcast, explainer, interactive and museum and exhibition content. It is based at Film City Glasgow and keeps its team deliberately small to give clients a personalised service.
Key Services: 2D and 3D animation, Motion graphics, Explainer video production, Museum and exhibition content, Broadcast animation, Interactive content design
Industries Served: Broadcast media, Museums and heritage, Healthcare and public health, Education, Technology
Notable Clients: BBC, National Museums of Scotland, NHS, Aurora Digital Solutions
Locations: Glasgow, United Kingdom, Scotland, United Kingdom
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: Museums and cultural institutions, Broadcasters needing animation, Healthcare bodies needing explainer content
Website: Touzie Tyke
16. MediaVooDoo
About: MediaVooDoo is a Glasgow video production company founded in 2010 by Keith Girdwood after more than ten years in the broadcast production industry, specialising in corporate video, time-lapse filming and aerial drone footage for commercial, energy and infrastructure clients across Scotland. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 and ISO 45001 certifications, a level of process rigour that reflects its focus on long-term infrastructure and energy sector projects. Its named team of editors, camera operators and drone pilots handles scripting, storyboarding, filming and motion graphics in house.
Key Services: Corporate video production, Aerial and drone filming, Time-lapse filming, Video scripting and storyboarding, Motion graphics, Professional video editing
Industries Served: Energy and utilities, Infrastructure and construction, Commercial real estate, Manufacturing, Corporate
Notable Clients: Not publicly named — case studies are anonymised by sector
Locations: Glasgow, United Kingdom, Scotland, United Kingdom
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: Energy and infrastructure companies, Construction firms needing time-lapse, Manufacturers needing long-term video partners
Website: MediaVooDoo
17. Reverie Films
About: Reverie Films is a Glasgow-based video production company led by Ross, with a named client testimonial from education assessment provider PiXL published on its own contact page describing him as reliable, high quality and great value. The studio creates corporate videos, promotional films, event films, documentaries and social-first content for businesses, charities and agencies across Scotland. It positions itself around thoughtful, story-led films built around a clear audience and message rather than generic showreels.
Key Services: Corporate video production, Promotional video production, Event videography, Social media content, Documentary film production, Short film production
Industries Served: Education, Charities and nonprofits, Corporate services, Creative agencies, Third sector
Notable Clients: PiXL
Locations: Glasgow, United Kingdom, Scotland, United Kingdom
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: Education and assessment providers, Charities needing story-led film, Agencies needing a production partner
Website: Reverie Films
18. Forest of Black
About: Forest of Black is an award-winning independent production company based in Glasgow's Tradeston district, with named recent work including a music promo for Biffy Clyro, a broadband campaign for Fibrus, a music video for Placebo and a global campaign for Hayu's The Real Housewives, all credited on its own site. Music video has been core to the company since it was founded, and that adaptive, genre-blurring approach carries into its commercials and documentary work. The studio runs its own post-production facilities, Forest Of Black Studios, from the same Tradeston building.
Key Services: Music video production, TV commercial production, Documentary filmmaking, Branded content production, Post-production and edit facilities, Creative direction
Industries Served: Music, Telecoms and broadband, Entertainment and streaming, Consumer brands, Broadcast media
Notable Clients: Biffy Clyro, Placebo, Fibrus, Hayu
Locations: Glasgow, United Kingdom, Scotland, United Kingdom
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: Music artists and labels, Telecoms and broadband brands, Entertainment and streaming platforms
Website: Forest of Black
19. Wandern
About: Wandern is a Glasgow-based creative agency specialising in film and photography for luxury brands, naming Crerar Hotels, Littlemill, Islay Rum, Mar Hall and Glen Scotia as featured clients with watchable films on its own homepage. The team takes projects from concept development and scripting through storyboarding, on-location production, lighting and sound to editing, colour grading and social ratio delivery. Wandern invests in its own production equipment so shoots do not depend on external kit hire.
Key Services: Concept development and scripting, Film production and direction, Aerial production, Luxury brand photography, Film and sound editing, Social ratio file delivery
Industries Served: Hospitality and hotels, Drinks and spirits, Luxury and premium brands, Tourism, Property
Notable Clients: Crerar Hotels, Littlemill, Islay Rum, Mar Hall, Glen Scotia
Locations: Glasgow, United Kingdom, Scotland, United Kingdom
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: Luxury hotels and hospitality brands, Premium drinks and spirits brands, Tourism boards
Website: Wandern
20. Steadyhand Productions
About: Steadyhand Productions is a Glasgow video production agency naming Amazon and Fraunhofer among the businesses it has worked with on its own testimonials page, and publishing fixed prices starting at £1,500 for a testimonial video and £2,500 plus VAT for a corporate or brand film. Founded seven years ago by Jack and Josh, the studio focuses on case study, testimonial and social media video designed to build trust and convert viewers into customers rather than just look good. It works from an office at The Briggait in Glasgow and films across Scotland and the north of England.
Key Services: Case study video production, Testimonial video production, Corporate video production, Short-form social video, YouTube video marketing, Event videography
Industries Served: B2B consultancy, Professional services, Technology, Property, E-commerce
Notable Clients: Amazon, Fraunhofer, Threesixty Architecture, All About The Move, National Private Investigators
Locations: Glasgow, United Kingdom, Scotland, United Kingdom
Pricing: From GBP £1,500/project for testimonial video; corporate and brand films from GBP £2,500 plus VAT
Great For: B2B consultancies needing case studies, Service businesses wanting testimonial video, Companies scaling social media video output
Website: Steadyhand Productions
21. Elementary Spark
About: Elementary Spark is a fully independent creative and campaign agency based in Glasgow with over 20 years of professional campaign and production experience, stating on its own about page that it has cleared and aired more than 500 TV adverts and worked with Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 companies. The team plans, produces and places television, video, radio, outdoor, social and digital advertising in house, from the first idea to broadcast. Its production work covers scripting, filming, editing and versioning ads for STV, Sky Adsmart and digital platforms.
Key Services: TV commercial production, Video production for broadcast and digital, Campaign scripting and creative development, Sky Adsmart and STV advertising production, B2B marketing video, Video editing and versioning
Industries Served: Retail, Financial services, FMCG, Automotive, Professional services
Notable Clients: Not publicly named — case studies are anonymised by category
Locations: Glasgow, United Kingdom, Scotland, United Kingdom
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: Retailers wanting TV and video together, Large corporates needing broadcast-cleared ads, B2B brands entering TV advertising
Website: Elementary Spark
Quick Comparison Table
| Agency | Key Specialty | Starting Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Web Tonic | Full-Service Performance Marketing | USD $3,000/mo | Mid-market to Enterprise |
| 2. Sole Productions | Documentary style brand and charity films | Quote-based | Charities and emotive brand storytelling |
| 3. Mallard Productions | Broadcast crewing and corporate film | Quote-based | Broadcast grade corporate and event video |
| 4. Thirteensquared | Distillery brand films and third sector documentary | Quote-based | Third sector and drinks brand documentary |
| 5. The Media Firm | Corporate video for global brands | Quote-based | International corporate brand video |
| 6. Oak Tree Productions | Independent corporate and community documentary film | Quote-based | Healthcare and community sector video |
| 7. Urbancroft Films | End-to-end film production and video training | Quote-based | Broadcast quality brand and documentary film |
| 8. Fort Film | Director-led commercial and virtual production | Quote-based | Cultural and technology brand film |
| 9. Partickular Films | Broadcast documentary and commercial film | Quote-based | Broadcast-ready documentary and commercial work |
| 10. Mambo Video | Strategic film for the built environment sector | Quote-based | Heritage, architecture and planning-stage films |
| 11. We Can Rebuild Him | Broadcast TV advert production and food video | Quote-based | TV commercial and food and drink content |
| 12. 55 North Productions | Commercial and higher education case study video | Quote-based | Higher education and maritime sector video |
| 13. Native Film | Budget-conscious broadcast and FMCG video | Quote-based | Retail and FMCG brand video |
| 14. Drummerboy | Brand storytelling for consumer and drinks brands | Quote-based | Household name consumer brand campaigns |
| 15. Touzie Tyke | Broadcast and museum motion graphics | Quote-based | Animation and motion graphics for broadcast and museums |
| 16. MediaVooDoo | Aerial and time-lapse video for energy and infrastructure | Quote-based | Energy, infrastructure and construction video |
| 17. Reverie Films | Story-led corporate and charity film | Quote-based | Story-led corporate and third sector video |
| 18. Forest of Black | Music video and genre-blurring branded content | Quote-based | Music video and culture-led branded content |
| 19. Wandern | Luxury brand film and photography | Quote-based | Luxury hospitality and drinks brand film |
| 20. Steadyhand Productions | Conversion-focused case study and testimonial video | GBP £1,500/project | B2B case study and testimonial video |
| 21. Elementary Spark | TV commercial production and media placement | Quote-based | Broadcast TV commercial production |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does video production cost in Glasgow?
Only Steadyhand Productions publishes figures, from one thousand five hundred pounds for a testimonial video and two thousand five hundred pounds plus value added tax for a corporate or brand film. The other nineteen quote per scope. United Kingdom benchmarks put a professionally produced corporate video between three thousand and fifty thousand pounds, roughly one thousand to three thousand pounds per finished minute, with a two-person crew day near two thousand two hundred pounds. Ask for shoot days, crew, edit days and delivery formats itemised.
How many of these companies are actually in Glasgow?
Sixteen of the twenty are inside the city, clustered around Film City Glasgow in Govan, The Whisky Bond in Speirs Locks, The Briggait and Tradeston. Mallard Productions works from a converted farmhouse at Hillington Park on the western edge. Three sit in towns just outside: Sole Productions in Lenzie, Oak Tree Productions in Newton Mearns and Native Film in Eaglesham. Fort Film runs a dual base in Glasgow and Dundee, which it states on its own site.
Which Glasgow studios name their clients publicly?
Eighteen of the twenty. Drummerboy names Bowmore, ScotRail, McDonalds and Harris Tweed Hebrides, We Can Rebuild Him names Tennent's, CalMac Ferries and Dobbies, Thirteensquared names Chivas and Glengoyne, Sole Productions names the RSPB and Just Eat, and 55 North Productions names the University of Glasgow and TEDx Glasgow. MediaVooDoo and Elementary Spark anonymise their work by sector, so ask them for reference calls instead.
Who can actually get an advert on air?
Broadcast clearance is a real filter. We Can Rebuild Him handles television advert production end to end including Clearcast clearance, and Elementary Spark says it has cleared and aired more than five hundred television adverts and places media on STV and Sky AdSmart. Drummerboy's team has worked for all the major United Kingdom broadcasters. If your film is destined for television rather than social, ask who has cleared an advert in the past twelve months.
Do we need a specialist for regulated or technical work?
Often, yes. MediaVooDoo holds ISO 9001, 14001, 27001 and 45001 certification and works on energy and infrastructure sites where procurement teams ask for exactly that paperwork. Mambo Video specialises in heritage and built-environment film that helps organisations win funding. Thirteensquared has a long record in housing associations and third sector health work. Ask any studio how it handles site inductions, permits and multi-stakeholder approvals before you compare its rate with a general brand-film shop.
Choosing a Video Production Company in Glasgow
Named clients beat showreels. Eighteen of the twenty external companies here name at least one client publicly, so make the other two prove it with reference calls rather than a montage before you put a shoot date in the diary.
One set of published prices, nineteen quotes. Only Steadyhand Productions posts figures, so insist on a proposal split into pre-production, shoot days, crew, edit days and delivery formats, with the number of revision rounds written into the same document.
The local bench is deep, and it is genuinely local. Sixteen of the twenty are inside the city, with real clusters at Film City Glasgow, The Whisky Bond and Tradeston, so importing a crew from London for standard commercial or animated work is rarely necessary.
Plan the distribution with the film. For performance creative, the paid social that carries it and the landing page behind it from one team, see our Glasgow office or book a call.
