I’m Erin Maguire, an Edinburgh-based filmmaker who works as a shooter, director, producer and editor. I love crafting engaging content across tech, arts, education, public sector and wellbeing, and I bring a sharp eye for detail and brand alignment to every brief. I’m comfortable directing, shooting, producing, live streaming, animating and editing, and I can build a small team or work solo as needed. As the director and sole employee of Beyongolia Productions, I guide projects from concept through delivery, liaising with clients across organisations to keep content on-brand. I also teach a small amount of film production at the University of the Arts London, sharing practical cinema skills with students. I bring a cinematic eye, clear communication and careful coordination to every collaboration.

Erin Maguire

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I’m Erin Maguire, an Edinburgh-based filmmaker who works as a shooter, director, producer and editor. I love crafting engaging content across tech, arts, education, public sector and wellbeing, and I bring a sharp eye for detail and brand alignment to every brief. I’m comfortable directing, shooting, producing, live streaming, animating and editing, and I can build a small team or work solo as needed. As the director and sole employee of Beyongolia Productions, I guide projects from concept through delivery, liaising with clients across organisations to keep content on-brand. I also teach a small amount of film production at the University of the Arts London, sharing practical cinema skills with students. I bring a cinematic eye, clear communication and careful coordination to every collaboration.

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I’m Erin Maguire, an Edinburgh-based filmmaker who works as a shooter, director, producer and editor. I love crafting engaging content across tech, arts, education, public sector and wellbeing, and I bring a sharp eye for detail and brand alignment to every brief. I’m comfortable directing, shooting, producing, live streaming, animating and editing, and I can build a small team or work solo as needed.

As the director and sole employee of Beyongolia Productions, I guide projects from concept through delivery, liaising with clients across organisations to keep content on-brand. I also teach a small amount of film production at the University of the Arts London, sharing practical cinema skills with students. I bring a cinematic eye, clear communication and careful coordination to every collaboration.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Director, Shooter, Producer, Editor at Beyongolia Productions Ltd
November 1, 2005 - Present
Director, shooter, producer and editor for Beyongolia Productions. Current/recent projects include filming interviews for a feminist organisation manifesto reel, producing a trailer for a fringe show, creating short-form content for social media, animating and delivering video content for large screens, and coordinating multi-location shoots with a DoP and drone operator; responsible for client communication, location planning, timelines and budgeting.
Shooter/Editor at Engender film
September 1, 2025 - Present
Shooter and editor for Engender Film projects (Sept 2025).
Shooter/Editor at Genesis Theatre Productions
June 1, 2025 - Present
Shooter and editor for Genesis Theatre Productions (June 2025).
Director/Producer/Editor at University of Edinburgh: History
April 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024
Directed, produced and edited a project for History at the University of Edinburgh, including development of a 60s animated sting to create a new brand identity and launch the 2024 event, researching concepts, storyboarding with client, and producing an event highlight reel; also responsible for on-site shooting, interviews and post-production work.
Podcast Producer and Editor at Menopause Whilst Black
January 1, 2021 - Present
Produced and edited podcast content; overseeing seasons 2-4, with planning for Seasons 5 and 6 launches on YouTube and social platforms; coached host through technical aspects of video production, developed intro animation and production schedules, and managed weekly editing and distribution.
Video Producer at Musselburgh Racecourse
January 1, 2018 - Present
Video production for raceday events and behind-the-scenes content; solo shoots with rapid 24-hour delivery for social and TV adverts; occasionally expanded with additional crew for interviews.
Video Producer at Turing Fest
January 1, 2016 - Present
Large-scale event video production; led a team of six to film talks, conducted interviews, on-site editing for conference playout and post-event edits for YouTube, IG, LinkedIn and X.
Associate Lecturer in video production at University of the Arts London
January 1, 2020 - Present
Teaching video production to Performance Costume students; guiding storytelling, sound, editing and shooting, and leading students through production for assessment and portfolios.
Video Production at Edinburgh College of Art
January 1, 2012 - Present
Video production work; ongoing involvement supporting subjects with lecturers and students to inform and attract students; scheduling and coordination.
Online Technical Support Producer at Oxford Real Farming Conference
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2026
Online technical support for the hybrid conference; ensuring accessibility with livestreaming and participant support; coordinating technical aspects of the online platform.
Livestream Producer at conFAB Scottish Youth Poetry Slam
September 2, 2025 - September 25, 2025
Livestream production for a multi-week poetry slam event; multi-camera setup and live switching for accessibility and reach.
Digital Producer at Collective Gallery, Arika and Edinburgh Art Festival
January 1, 2014 - Present
Producing and managing live streams for global events in multiple languages; ensuring accessibility with interpreters and live captioning.
Animator and Filmmaker at University of Edinburgh: EIE2025
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Animator and filmmaker for EIE2025; development of animated sting and production of event highlight reel connecting tech companies with investors.
Podcast Producer and Editor at Menopause Whilst Black
January 1, 2021 - Present
Ongoing podcast production and editing work for Menopause Whilst Black.
Animator and Camera Director at Edinburgh International Festival
August 1, 2024 - Present
Created animated branding sting for the 2024/2025 festival and produced event highlight content; shot interviews and on-site footage over two days and managed related post-production.
Video Production at Turing Fest
January 1, 2016 - Present
Large-scale event video production as part of the festival team; coordination of shoots, interviews and post-event edits for various social and conference channels.
Lecturer/Producer (Teaching & Livestream) at Oxford Real Farming Conference
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Online technical support and livestream coordination for hybrid conference access.
Director, Producer, Editor, Shooter at Beyongolia Productions Ltd
November 1, 2005 - Present
Director and sole employee of Beyongolia Productions; creates films and content across tech, arts, education, public sector and wellbeing; handles directing, shooting, producing, live streaming, animating, editing and sound design; liaises with organisations to deliver on-brand films.
Shooter/Editor at Engender
September 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Filming interviews and content to produce a short manifesto reel for a feminist organisation.
Animator and Camera Director at Edinburgh International Festival
August 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Animated and video content and camera mix for large screens in Princes Street Gardens for The Big Singalong; marketing content requiring the brand’s searchlight aesthetic with an elegant, hour-long pre-concert film; live camera mix of large choirs, artists and audience.
Animator and Filmmaker at University of Edinburgh: EIE2025
January 1, 2023 - Present
Developed and created a 60-second animated sting to establish a new brand identity for EIE2025 and produced a highlight reel; shot content and interviews over two days and edited.
Live Camera Director at Scottish Rugby/NTEKH Ltd
November 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Camera direction and OB vehicle setup for rugby fan zone screen for interviews, bands and live broadcast from the pitch.
Live Camera Director at Scottish Rugby/NTEKH Ltd
February 1, 2026 - February 1, 2026
Camera direction and OB vehicle setup for rugby fan zone screen for interviews, bands and live broadcast from the pitch.

Education

MSc Multimedia and Interactive Systems Design at Napier University, Edinburgh
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2006
BA (Hons) Photography, Film and Imaging 2:1 at Napier University, Edinburgh
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2004
City & Guilds Sound Engineering Level 3 at City & Guilds
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000
MSc Multimedia and Interactive Systems Design at Napier University, Edinburgh
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
BA (Hons) Photography, Film and Imaging 2:1 at Napier University, Edinburgh
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004
City & Guilds Sound Engineering Level 3 at City & Guilds
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000
MSc Multimedia and Interactive Systems Design at Napier University
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
BA (Hons) Photography, Film and Imaging 2:1 at Napier University
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004
City & Guilds Sound Engineering Level 3 at City & Guilds
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000

Qualifications

City & Guilds Sound Engineering Level 3
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000
MSc Multimedia and Interactive Systems Design
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
BA (Hons) Photography, Film and Imaging
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004
City & Guilds Sound Engineering Level 3
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000
City & Guilds Sound Engineering Level 3
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services