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Welcome to the Scottish Community Film Unit (SCFU) web site. The SCFU is a professional film unit that specialises in video and audio production for third sector organisations of all kinds, along with local authorities, public services, the emergency services, education institutions, charities (large and small), social enterprises and agencies that represent/support the third sector. The SCFU is a trading arm of Broadleaf Community Media Development, a Community Interest Company (CIC) and social enterprise. Broadleaf CMD is a member of West Lothian Social Enterprise Network (WLSEN).
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Since its formation the unit has produced over 165 video/audio titles for a wide range of clients, including Police Scotland, West Lothian Council, Edinburgh Art Festival, Sky TV, Kan-Do Training & Development, The Scottish Project, Multiple Sclerosis Scotland, SRUC Oatridge College, Rural Connect, Voluntary Sector Gateway West Lothian, The Link Group, Growbiz, Community Enterprise Ltd, the Association of Serving Humanities International (ASHI), Forth Valley Sensory Centre, the Coalfields Regeneration Trust, Solicitors for Older People Scotland and a wide variety of smaller, local organisations/groups. Our productions have been equally varied - event coverage, training/instructional, social awareness, heritage interpretation, archival, group support, organisation/services promotion, conferences & exhibitions, sporting fixtures, celebrations, stage shows & concerts, music videos/CDs and more.
The SCFU prides itself in offering professional, high quality video and audio production to all third sector organisations, large or small, and the agencies that represent and/or support them. Because we're a social enterprise ourselves we understand the priorities of not-for-profit organisations, the need to work within defined budgets and in an environment where every penny counts. Our charges are substantially lower than those charged by the majority of local commercial video/audio services in Scotland. In other words, we have far lower profit expectations than commercial video production services.
The SCFU is people, not profit, driven. Our entire business is based around empowering the community and providing opportunity. We enjoy a reputation for partnering our clients rather than working 'for' them and we always ensure clients are fully involved at every stage of the creative process. We're friendly and (we're told) easy to work with. That's very pleasing to us because it directly reflects our ethos as a company.
We film everything in full high definition and use the latest professional equipment and software to ensure the maximum quality throughout. Where appropriate we use multiple cameras (up to 5) and we're equally happy producing documentaries, drama, high quality television adverts filmed using RED cameras, or any combination to meet your needs - for DVD distribution, web distribution or broadcast. All our crews members are experienced professionals, fully trained and qualified.
Because we have digital duplication facilities in-house, we're also able to provide as many copies of DVDs/CDs as the client wants (no minimum numbers). We're even able to supply copies in smaller numbers on a 'call-off' basis, eliminating over-stocking. Of course we can also supply video that is optimised for delivery/distribution via the World Wide Web.
The SCFU operates mainly in West Lothian, Midlothian, East Lothian, Edinburgh city, Glasgow city and environs, Falkirk, Clackmannanshire, Stirlingshire, Perthshire, Argyll & Bute, Fife, Tayside, Lanarkshire, Ayrshire and the Borders. Having said that, we're more than happy to work anywhere in Scotland, and we often do.
We encourage you to explore this web site. You'll find examples of our work, including a show reel (tab link to 'Example Videos' at the top of this page) and other short films.
Please feel free to contact us for a chat about your media production needs (details on our 'Contacts' page). Let us provide you with
a free, no-obligation quote or advise you on the most efficient, cost-effective way to turn your creative ideas into reality.
We very much look forward to hearing from you.
The SCFU Production Team (updated 18th June 2019)
The SCFU prides itself in offering professional, high quality video and audio production to all third sector organisations, large or small, and the agencies that represent and/or support them. Because we're a social enterprise ourselves we understand the priorities of not-for-profit organisations, the need to work within defined budgets and in an environment where every penny counts. Our charges are substantially lower than those charged by the majority of local commercial video/audio services in Scotland. In other words, we have far lower profit expectations than commercial video production services.
The SCFU is people, not profit, driven. Our entire business is based around empowering the community and providing opportunity. We enjoy a reputation for partnering our clients rather than working 'for' them and we always ensure clients are fully involved at every stage of the creative process. We're friendly and (we're told) easy to work with. That's very pleasing to us because it directly reflects our ethos as a company.
We film everything in full high definition and use the latest professional equipment and software to ensure the maximum quality throughout. Where appropriate we use multiple cameras (up to 5) and we're equally happy producing documentaries, drama, high quality television adverts filmed using RED cameras, or any combination to meet your needs - for DVD distribution, web distribution or broadcast. All our crews members are experienced professionals, fully trained and qualified.
Because we have digital duplication facilities in-house, we're also able to provide as many copies of DVDs/CDs as the client wants (no minimum numbers). We're even able to supply copies in smaller numbers on a 'call-off' basis, eliminating over-stocking. Of course we can also supply video that is optimised for delivery/distribution via the World Wide Web.
The SCFU operates mainly in West Lothian, Midlothian, East Lothian, Edinburgh city, Glasgow city and environs, Falkirk, Clackmannanshire, Stirlingshire, Perthshire, Argyll & Bute, Fife, Tayside, Lanarkshire, Ayrshire and the Borders. Having said that, we're more than happy to work anywhere in Scotland, and we often do.
We encourage you to explore this web site. You'll find examples of our work, including a show reel (tab link to 'Example Videos' at the top of this page) and other short films.
Please feel free to contact us for a chat about your media production needs (details on our 'Contacts' page). Let us provide you with
a free, no-obligation quote or advise you on the most efficient, cost-effective way to turn your creative ideas into reality.
We very much look forward to hearing from you.
The SCFU Production Team (updated 18th June 2019)