I'm a producer based in Edinburgh with 13+ years in the film and television industry. I currently lead development and production activity at Restless Natives Studios, shaping a slate of feature films and high-end TV drama while also contributing to unscripted projects. I love collaborating with writers, directors and studios to craft ambitious, well-executed productions. In my work I combine creative input with practical production know-how to deliver on-time, on-budget outcomes across Scotland and beyond. My experience spans feature films, TV dramas, and large-scale commercials and promos. I thrive on building strong partner relationships, solving complex logistical challenges, and guiding projects from development through delivery to screen.…

Lewis Wardrop

I'm a producer based in Edinburgh with 13+ years in the film and television industry. I currently lead development and production activity at Restless Natives Studios, shaping a slate of feature films and high-end TV drama while also contributing to unscripted projects. I love collaborating with writers, directors and studios to craft ambitious, well-executed productions. In my work I combine creative input with practical production know-how to deliver on-time, on-budget outcomes across Scotland and beyond. My experience spans feature films, TV dramas, and large-scale commercials and promos. I thrive on building strong partner relationships, solving complex logistical challenges, and guiding projects from development through delivery to screen.…

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I’m a producer based in Edinburgh with 13+ years in the film and television industry. I currently lead development and production activity at Restless Natives Studios, shaping a slate of feature films and high-end TV drama while also contributing to unscripted projects. I love collaborating with writers, directors and studios to craft ambitious, well-executed productions. In my work I combine creative input with practical production know-how to deliver on-time, on-budget outcomes across Scotland and beyond.

My experience spans feature films, TV dramas, and large-scale commercials and promos. I thrive on building strong partner relationships, solving complex logistical challenges, and guiding projects from development through delivery to screen.

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Producer - Feature Films & TV Dramas at Restless Natives Studios
January 1, 2020 - Present
Producer at Restless Natives Studios (formerly White Stag Films) producing and developing feature films, TV drama and some unscripted TV projects. Notable work includes line producing on 'Relay' (Scotland) and co-producing on 'A Scottish Love Scheme' (Hallmark Channel, 2023), plus involvement on shorts for directors including Gillian Berrie, Richard Paris Wilson, Bryan M. Ferguson, Niamh McKeown, James Price, Alison Piper, Oisín Kearney, Kevin Pickering & Russell Davidson.
Producer & Production Manager at Filming Scotland
November 1, 2018 - November 1, 2022
Producer & Production Manager on a wide range of large-scale commercials, production service projects and shoots for national and international clients. Experience includes work for Apple, Royal Bank of Scotland, Marks & Spencer, Urban Outfitters, The Scottish Government, Macallan, Sony Television, Porsche, Network Rail Scotland, Samsung, Johnnie Walker, ASDA, Skoda, Aldi, Mazda and more; responsibilities included PM duties, EPK & gallery shoots, and coordinating shoots for Starz's Outlander.
Assistant Location Manager at Netflix
June 1, 2019 - November 1, 2019
Assistant Location Manager for the Scottish portion of the Netflix feature Eurovision, supporting the Location Manager with Edinburgh and Glasgow locations.
Production Coordinator at Starz, Filming Scotland
May 1, 2018 - May 1, 2018
Production Coordinator on Outlander Series 4 EPK & Gallery Shoot.
Production Co-ordinator at Three Chords Productions
December 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Production Coordinator on the pick-up shoot for 'Wild Rose'; also served as Production Secretary during principal photography.
Unit Manager at The Comedy Unit Ltd.
November 1, 2017 - November 1, 2017
Unit Manager on 'Only An Excuse' Hogmanay Special 2017.
Assistant Location Manager (Glasgow) at Little Island Productions
August 1, 2017 - October 1, 2017
Assistant Location Manager on the SKY Atlantic original series 'Patrick Melrose'. Part of the team turning Glasgow City Centre into 1970s New York for external scenes (Episode 1).
Production Secretary at Wild Rose
June 1, 2017 - August 1, 2017
Production Secretary on the feature film 'Wild Rose'; involved in logistics and on-set coordination during principal photography.
Production Coordinator at Filming Scotland
January 1, 2017 - June 1, 2017
Production Coordinator on TV Commercials & Fashion Shoots; coordinating shoots across Edinburgh and other locations.
Producer at III Films
June 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Producer on the short film 'Close to the Bone', produced for SFTN with a premiere at Edinburgh International Film Festival; film received Jury's Special Mention.
Unit Manager at The Comedy Unit Ltd.
December 1, 2016 - December 1, 2016
Unit Manager on 'Only An Excuse' TV Comedy - Hogmanay Special 2016.
3rd AD at La Belle Angele
November 1, 2016 - November 1, 2016
3rd AD on a TV commercial (Scottish Police Federation).
Production Assistant at Filming Scotland
October 1, 2016 - October 1, 2016
Production Assistant on TV commercials and fashion shoots.
Line Producer at Compact Pictures
September 1, 2016 - October 1, 2016
Line Producer on BAFTA- and BIFA-nominated short film '1745'.
3rd Assistant Director at DAVID TAYLOR EVENTS LIMITED
September 1, 2016 - September 1, 2016
3rd AD on online whisky commercial shoots featuring Nick Offerman (Diageo) at Talisker & Lagavulin distilleries.
Locations Coordinator at TS2 Productions Ltd.
April 1, 2016 - August 1, 2016
Locations Coordinator on Trainspotting 2 (Danny Boyle) across Glasgow & Edinburgh.
Production Assistant / Runner at KEO Films
January 1, 2016 - March 1, 2016
Production Assistant / Runner on 'Eden' survival reality series for Channel 4.
Production Assistant Traineeship at Sigma Films (Creative Skillset Traineeship)
November 1, 2014 - February 1, 2016
Creative Skillset Production Assistant Traineeship; supported post-production on 'The Legend of Barney Thomson' and 'Swung', and development on 'Outlaw King'.
Production Assistant at Revelations Entertainment for Discovery Channel
November 1, 2014 - November 1, 2014
Production Assistant on 'Through The Wormhole' documentary series.
Production Assistant & Runner at Mallinson Television Productions
September 1, 2014 - October 1, 2014
Production Assistant & Runner on a TV commercial for KFC.
Runner at Red Earth Studio
September 1, 2014 - September 1, 2014
Runner on an online promo shoot featuring Judy Murray.
1st AD at Jumpcut/Film City Glasgow/Sigma Films
July 1, 2014 - August 1, 2014
1st AD on short film 'Dropping Michael Off' (training initiative).
Runner at Century Films & LA Media for BBC 2
June 1, 2014 - June 1, 2014
Runner on BBC2 documentary development shoot.
Camera Operator at DP Digital Media
March 1, 2014 - June 1, 2014
Camera Operator for live events.
Producer, Camera Operator, Editor at Dunblane Museum & Heritage Lottery Fund
March 1, 2014 - June 1, 2014
Producer, camera operator and editor for charity promotional films documenting Dunblane Museum project.
2nd Camera Operator at Taylored Productions for BBC Scotland
February 1, 2014 - March 1, 2014
2nd camera operator on 'A Play, A Pie & A Pint' documentary.
Freelance Videographer at Stirling Council
November 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Freelance videography for youth services promotional material.
Gen Up Scotland Trainee at TRC media in association with Channel 4 & BBC Scotland
November 1, 2013 - December 1, 2013
Gen Up Scotland digital media training programme; included time at BBC Scotland and Channel 4.
Camera, Editor at The Arches
August 1, 2012 - August 1, 2012
Live event recording and post-production for Fringe show.
Editor at Stirling
May 1, 2012 - May 1, 2012
Editor on Stirling documentary project.
Freelance Video Production at University of Stirling
August 1, 2011 - August 1, 2011
University projects for online promotion.
Freelance Video Production at Siemens
July 1, 2011 - July 1, 2011
Video production for Siemens UK on presentation skills project.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (Hons), Film & Television at Edinburgh College of Art
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
HND Pass With Distinction, Television Production at Glasgow Metropolitan College
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

Creative Skillset Production Assistant Traineeship
November 1, 2014 - February 1, 2016

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Media & Entertainment

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