About Studio Scotland

Studio Scotland is a professional film, TV and video production company which has worked with clients around the world for over 35 years.

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Company Directors:

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Stewart Menelaws (Managing Director)
Deborah Forrest-Menelaws (Director and Head of Production)

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A brief history…

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It's been over 35 years since Scottish born commercial advertising photographer Stewart Menelaws started "The Studio" later to become incorporated as Studio Scotland Ltd. He was joined by his wife, successful agency owner and Marketing Director, Deborah Forrest and photographer Keith Elman from the USA. In those early days they were located close to Edinburgh city centre where as a team they would soon carve out a name for creative photographic work. Stewart quickly became known for his lighting effects, camera and darkroom trickery, and although commissioned to shoot a diverse range of subjects from fashion to architecture, he specialised in high quality product photography which included many household brand names. His work would regularly be seen on Billboards, Magazines, Coffee Table Books, Brochures, TV Commercials as well as Shop Window Displays, Bus Sides and Food Packaging etc…

Deborah meanwhile took her place as HoP (Head of Production), having cut her teeth in front of the movie camera as a child actor with 20th Century Fox and working on commercial radio, going on to write, film, direct and produce dramas, short and long form docs and commercial videos and then honing her skills in market research and journalism in the 80s and 90s to make her the perfect all-rounder that every studio needs - as she continued working in what was at that time, the new medium of video, expanding her own skillset behind the camera and in the edit suite.

Thereafter, with many years experience in the imaging industry working with Advertising Agencies, Design Groups and Creative Directors, the company turned its full attention to the Film and Video production world and became known very quickly for its reputation as a mature team of seasoned, highly skilled and knowledgeable professionals, led by Stewart's creative initiative.

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Studio Scotland has received a number of regional and national awards and commendation for its business practices and has also recently had one of its film productions awarded ‘best educational documentary’ by the CMA.

​​Whilst they occasionally subcontract studios and freelancers when working abroad, a recent addition to the crew is Doug Petrie who originally joined for a 2 year stint on a feature film and who now regularly edits and assists on productions both here in the UK and Internationally. As one client states:

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"My relationship with Studio Scotland came about by chance when searching desperately for a 'can do - will do' creative organisation that could grow, develop and work closely with me, often pushing back the boundaries to discover new, exciting and effective creative marketing ideas. The driving force behind every new project was and is Stewart Menelaws, a quiet and sincere individual, who pushes himself to the limits to find the solution. The consistent dedication, the total reliability and the determination to produce the best possible work has to be their mission.

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Often, when all others had gone home for the day, or had given up trying, or had produced typically “ run of the mill” work, the team at Studio Scotland kept going, often through the night to ensure that deadlines were achieved and the end result exceeded expectations. Despite their achievements, they have never sat on their laurels. They constantly educate themselves as to new techniques, keeping abreast of technology. Taking personal ownership and a deep sense of pride will ensure that Studio Scotland will always deliver."
-Steven Allenby (MD PBS (NW) Ltd, former Director Morrison Homes & Rowland Homes) 

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When you contract the team at Studio Scotland Ltd… be in no doubt… YOU are in very good hands.

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Studio Scotland Ltd, The Studio, Inverkeithing, Fife, KY11 1BT, Scotland, UK

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Client list...

Photographic, video and film productions shot throughout the UK, Europe, Middle East and the USA.

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