Forest of Black

11/07/2024

We are so proud to announce that our film - 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱'𝘀 𝗚𝗶𝗿𝗹 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀- will be having it’s World Premiere at the 77th Edinburgh International Film Festival 2024 in August!

And not only that - we also have the privilege of being the closing night film, and hopefully the loudest closing night party yet!

The full EIFF programme will launch on Wednesday 10 July at 5pm, with 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟭 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟮 𝗻𝗼𝗼𝗻 on the EIFF website.

Thanks so much for joining us on the ride so far - we can’t wait to share the film with you!

31/03/2023

We are looking to hire a black SUV / prestige / hummer / G wagon type vehicle for a shoot in Glasgow 7th & 9th April - let us know if you have any suggestions or hook-ups? Open to ideas too!

19/01/2023

30/11/2022

Join tonight to see Director Oscar Sansom latest work.

23/11/2022

"Don't be that guy who stands by and says nothing"

We are so excited to share the follow-up to our multi award winning film for Police Scotland's campaign 'That Guy', tackling male entitlement and sexual violence by encouraging frank conversations among men. Director Michael Sherrington again collaborates with .agency for the follow-up film, capturing a real conversation between four prominent male figures from the worlds of sport, television and podcasting; , host of 'Blethered', former All Blacks player , footballer Danny Denholm and writer and presenter . A huge thanks to the team and our brilliant crew. 

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Special thanks to .me85 Lighttrack

14/10/2022

We are so honoured and excited that our film 'Biffy Clyro - A Celebration Of Endings' has been nominated at this year's 2022 Bafta Scotland Awards!

Directed by Oscar Sansom we made this project during lockdown in 2020. It sees the mighty Biffy Clyro play a groundbreaking concert in the iconic Barrowland Ballroom.

We are so grateful to Bafta Scotland for selecting the film and to the incredible team who helped make this project.

Special mentions to:
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Exec Producer - Paul Craig
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And of course most of all to the incredible - Simon Neil, James Johnston,
Playing with them the incredibly talented - , &

12/10/2022

💡 Don’t Let Your Protection Fade

We are so excited to share this brand new work by Director AINS for created with the wonderful folks at This important and beautiful campaign film highlights the increased protection offered by vaccination against flu and Covid-19. For more info and to see the full film click the link in our bio.

A huge thanks to our fantastic and hard-working crew!

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1st AD: Danny Stoker
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HMU: Gillian Johnstone
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DIT: Kieran Howe
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VFX: .lyons.filmo
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Post: Forest of Black

30/09/2022

Continuing our wonderful collaboration with the Leith Agency and the Scottish Government over the last year, we were honoured to create this powerful campaign film for Organ & Tissue Donation directed by Michael Sherrington. The campaign is urging people to have the sometimes difficult conversation with their loved ones about their decisions around organ donation before it's too late.

Huge thanks to our crew and cast for their excellent work!

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Agency Creatives: Grant Mclean, Trevor Pake
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1st AD: Joel Hewitt
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2nd AC: Les Hinks
Camera Trainee: Isabella Stratton
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Styling Assistant: Robbie Brown
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Editor: FOB
DIT: Kieran Howe
Audio Mix: Finiflex
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Unit Nurse: Stef Swiatek

Thanks to Parkhouse Business Park, Film Vehicle Sourcing, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, , Lighhtrack &

02/08/2022

IT’S OUT! We had so much fun making this video for the national treasures The Proclaimers and their new single ’The World That Was’, directed by Ciaran Lyons. Enjoy the wild donkey ride by following the link in our bio. Huge thanks to our wonderful crew and cast, and a special thanks to Buzz the donkey for his stellar work! Big thanks too to portraying main character Maude (yes - that is an onion!)

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Costume: Jen Stewart
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DIT: Kieran Howe
Donkey: Buzz

Special thanks to Freeport Business Park, Greenock Cut Visitor Centre, Lighttrack,

29/07/2022

Over the course of July our comedy film ‘Hard Coffee’ has been broadcast on Portuguese TV channel as part of a showcase of the best films. This weekend will be your last chance to catch it with the selection of films showing between 6 till 11pm. Get yourself a cup of coffee and enjoy.

05/07/2022

It’s awards season and we have been very honoured at the response and recognition we have got for our recent works.

Within commercials two films have that have received several nominations and awards are “Good Things Live Here” a beautifully creative film for Brand Scotland, Directed by and with agency. That has picked up several nominations and won in the Travel and Tourism category at the Drum Roses Awards last month.

The other is “That Guy” a powerful film directed by with .agency for Police Scotland that has had an incredible response, so far picking up a total of 9 nominations, winning 8 gold, and 1 silver including winning the Chair Award at the Drum Roses.

Congratulations to the teams on both these amazing works!

To find out more and see both films visit our website.

05/07/2022

The amazing awards news continues with both “That Guy” directed by with .agency for Police Scotland and “Good Things Live Here” directed by and with agency for Brand Scotland picking up nominations. And “That Guy” adding to its collection by winning a further 2 golds! We are so pleased and honoured.

To find out more and see both films visit our website.

10/05/2022

We are so happy to announce that 'That Guy' Directed by Michael Sherrington with .agency for Police Scotland and 'Good Things Live Here' Directed by Oscar Sansom and Ainsley Bowman with for the Scottish Government. Have both been nominated at this years Marketing Society Star Awards. 'Good Things Live Here' picked up a nomination for 'Best International Marketing', whilst 'That Guy' pick up a nomination for 'Public Sector' and Marketing Society: Purpose' awards.

We are overjoyed with the news and honoured to be selected alongside other great work.

10/05/2022

The incredible awards news continues with our films 'A Country Of Riches' Directed by Oscar Sansom and Ainsley Bowman with for the Scottish Government and 'That Guy' Directed by Michael Sherrington with .agency for Police Scotland both being nominated at this years Drum Roses Awards for a staggering 5 categories. 'A Country Of Riches' picked up a nomination for best 'Leisure / Travel / Tourism' and 'That Guy' has an incredible 4 nominations including best 'Public Sector', 'Online Advert or Campaign', 'Art Direction' and 'Online Video / Film / Viral Advert'.

As always, a massive thanks to and to everyone who made these projects happen. To see the full films and find out more visit our website.

28/04/2022

11/02/2022

Oscar Sansom has been working with the legendary Placebo recently. You can check out the music video he directed for their new single 'Try Better Next Time' now. Keep your eyes peeled for more exciting work to come. The project was produced by the lovely folks at Aldgate Pictures, with post production by Forest of Black.

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Executive Producer: Alex Weston
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Post Production: Forest Of Black
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08/02/2022