I'm Scot Macmillan, a Musselburgh-based videographer and filmmaker with a 2:1 BA (Hons) in Film and Media from Queen Margaret University. I shoot on Blackmagic Pocket 4K and Pocket 6K Pro, and I specialise in creating trailers, behind-the-scenes films, social content, and artist interviews for festivals and brands. I pride myself on taking projects from concept through filming to editing and publishing, often under tight timeframes, while keeping a high standard of quality and attention to detail. Since launching my freelance career in 2016, I’ve worked on music videos, live performances, short narrative and documentary pieces, animations, and branded content—from planning to execution. My experience as a Production Assistant at MBP Ltd_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_) strengthened my colour correction and After Effects skills and taught me to approach every project with a fresh creative perspective and meticulous attention to detail.

Scot Macmillan

I'm Scot Macmillan, a Musselburgh-based videographer and filmmaker with a 2:1 BA (Hons) in Film and Media from Queen Margaret University. I shoot on Blackmagic Pocket 4K and Pocket 6K Pro, and I specialise in creating trailers, behind-the-scenes films, social content, and artist interviews for festivals and brands. I pride myself on taking projects from concept through filming to editing and publishing, often under tight timeframes, while keeping a high standard of quality and attention to detail. Since launching my freelance career in 2016, I’ve worked on music videos, live performances, short narrative and documentary pieces, animations, and branded content—from planning to execution. My experience as a Production Assistant at MBP Ltd_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_) strengthened my colour correction and After Effects skills and taught me to approach every project with a fresh creative perspective and meticulous attention to detail.

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I’m Scot Macmillan, a Musselburgh-based videographer and filmmaker with a 2:1 BA (Hons) in Film and Media from Queen Margaret University. I shoot on Blackmagic Pocket 4K and Pocket 6K Pro, and I specialise in creating trailers, behind-the-scenes films, social content, and artist interviews for festivals and brands. I pride myself on taking projects from concept through filming to editing and publishing, often under tight timeframes, while keeping a high standard of quality and attention to detail.

Since launching my freelance career in 2016, I’ve worked on music videos, live performances, short narrative and documentary pieces, animations, and branded content—from planning to execution. My experience as a Production Assistant at MBP Ltd_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_) strengthened my colour correction and After Effects skills and taught me to approach every project with a fresh creative perspective and meticulous attention to detail.

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Work Experience

Videographer at Sydney Festival
January 1, 2025 - Present
Filmed and edited promotional and supplementary programme content, including trailers, behind-the-scenes films, engaging social content and artist/audience interviews. Managed projects from initial conception through filming to editing and publishing within a tight timeframe, ensuring high quality and attention to detail.
Freelance Videographer at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2016 - Present
Produced a range of content including music videos, live performances, short narrative/documentary pieces, animations, and commercials from planning to filming and editing. Employed strong communication and time-management skills to deliver projects that accurately capture clients’ vision.
Production Assistant at MBP Ltd
February 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Assisted on projects for major clients (Famous Grouse, RSPCA, Transport Scotland, Brown Forman), honing colour correction and After Effects skills and approaching each project with a unique creative angle and close attention to detail.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Queen Margaret University
July 1, 2018
I focussed primarily on the practical side of this course, producing a number of video projects and directing a short film for my dissertation.
BA (Hons) Film and Media at Queen Margaret University
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026

Qualifications

BECTU Hit The Ground Running
September 1, 2018 - September 3, 2018

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment