I'm John Baikie, a filmmaker, editor, and photographer based in Thurso, Scotland, with over 20 years of experience bringing visual stories to life for global brands, media outlets, and independent projects. I specialize in documentary filmmaking, commercial video production, and photography, with hands-on expertise in pre-production, cinematography, and post-production. I run John Baikie Film & Photo and enjoy helping clients elevate their storytelling through creative visuals and high-quality content. As the founder of John Baikie Film & Photo, I oversee projects from concept to completion, delivering impactful brand films and documentary work. I was recently selected for Screen Scotland’s Little Pictures scheme for up-and-coming directors, and I’m passionate about storytelling, collaborating with brands, and sharing knowledge through speaking and training engagements.…

John Baikie BA(Hons) ABIPP ASWPP

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I'm John Baikie, a filmmaker, editor, and photographer based in Thurso, Scotland, with over 20 years of experience bringing visual stories to life for global brands, media outlets, and independent projects. I specialize in documentary filmmaking, commercial video production, and photography, with hands-on expertise in pre-production, cinematography, and post-production. I run John Baikie Film & Photo and enjoy helping clients elevate their storytelling through creative visuals and high-quality content. As the founder of John Baikie Film & Photo, I oversee projects from concept to completion, delivering impactful brand films and documentary work. I was recently selected for Screen Scotland’s Little Pictures scheme for up-and-coming directors, and I’m passionate about storytelling, collaborating with brands, and sharing knowledge through speaking and training engagements.…

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I’m John Baikie, a filmmaker, editor, and photographer based in Thurso, Scotland, with over 20 years of experience bringing visual stories to life for global brands, media outlets, and independent projects. I specialize in documentary filmmaking, commercial video production, and photography, with hands-on expertise in pre-production, cinematography, and post-production. I run John Baikie Film & Photo and enjoy helping clients elevate their storytelling through creative visuals and high-quality content.

As the founder of John Baikie Film & Photo, I oversee projects from concept to completion, delivering impactful brand films and documentary work. I was recently selected for Screen Scotland’s Little Pictures scheme for up-and-coming directors, and I’m passionate about storytelling, collaborating with brands, and sharing knowledge through speaking and training engagements.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder, John Baikie Film & Photo at John Baikie Film & Photo
January 1, 2004 - Present
Established as a successful visual production company, delivering high-end film and photography service for commercial, corporate, and editorial clients worldwide. Produced award-winning short documentary films, including Cold Comfort and Ascend, screened at multiple film festivals. Directed brand films and commercial content for businesses, enhancing their digital presence and engagement. Worked extensively across the UK and internationally, collaborating with leading brands and agencies.
Author at The Magic of the North Coast 500
January 1, 2018 - September 30, 2025
Published Author – The Magic of the North Coast 500 (2018)
Freelance Editor at Same But Different (Charity)
May 2, 2025 - Present
Editing short medical films using DaVinci Resolve, telling people’s stories, mainly rare and incurable illnesses.
Director / DoP at Against The Clock
January 1, 2025 - Present
Documentary project.
Director / Editor at Caithness – My Hidden Past
January 1, 2021 - Present
Director/Editor on project 2021.
Director / Editor at Cold Comfort For Change
January 1, 2023 - Present
Director/Editor on 2023 project.
Cinematographer at Gakyed
January 1, 2023 - Present
Cinematography for 2023 project.
Director / Editor at Gaia
January 1, 2023 - Present
Director/Editor on 2023 project.
Creative Producer at Doctor Doctor
January 1, 2024 - Present
Creative producer on 2024 project (dir Quinn).
DoP at In Your Genes
January 1, 2024 - Present
Director of Photography on 2024 project (dir Grace Ekpu).
Writer / Director at Fiction Taken Away
January 1, 2020 - Present
Writer/director on 2020 project.
Cinematographer at A Long Walk To The Past
January 1, 2022 - Present
Cinematography on 2022 project (SAptomos).
Cinematographer at The Bothy
January 1, 2022 - Present
Cinematography on 2022 project (dir SRaby).
Writer / Director at Better To Have Loved & Lost
January 1, 2022 - Present
Writer/director on 2022 project.
Cinematographer at Deirdre’s Sheiling
January 1, 2023 - Present
Cinematography on 2023 project (dir SRaby).
Cinematographer at Second Chances
January 1, 2023 - Present
Cinematography on 2023 project (dir SJobst).
Cinematographer at Two Known Strangers
January 1, 2023 - Present
Cinematography on 2023 project (dir ABaig).
Director/ Editor at Ascent
January 1, 2022 - Present
Directed and edited the 2022 short documentary Ascent; screened at multiple film festivals.

Education

BA (Hons) Contemporary Filmmaking at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
MA Filmmaking at University of the West of Scotland (UWS)
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
CAA Commercial Drone License at CAA
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
Adobe Certified Advanced Colour Grading in Premiere Pro at Adobe
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025

Qualifications

CAA Commercial Drone License
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
Adobe Certified Advanced Colour Grading in Premiere Pro
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
Marketing Studies Certificate
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
HND Mechanical Engineering
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Other, Manufacturing

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