Scott Willis

Scott brings a ton of experience to the table, having worked in-house as a Film Production Manager at Virgin Money, Senior Creative at Tesco Bank, and Media Producer for The University of Edinburgh. He knows exactly how to make video content not just tell your story — but make people feel it.

Through Aarol Films, Scott has partnered with a diverse range of clients to deliver vibrant content, live streams, and learning resources. His work spans cultural institutions, educational organisations, and nationwide brands.

Driven by a strong creative spirit, Scott has produced short films that have been broadcast on UK and international platforms including NPO DOC, Holland Doc24, and the Community Channel. His work has also been screened at prestigious venues such as the BFI Southbank, Somerset House, and Whitechapel Gallery — earning awards and recognition along the way.

Portfolio

In-House Experience

  • Film Production Manager | Virgin Money (2023 – present)
    Virgin Money Portfolio Page

  • Senior Creative | Tesco Bank (2021-2023)
    Within the Colleague Communications and Engagement team, highlights include producing self-shot monthly episodes for Tesco Banks’ popular TBtv, a internal news and views channel sharing stories from all areas of the financial business within Tesco’s tone of voice.
    Tesco Bank Portfolio Page

  • Media Producer | The University of Edinburgh (2018 – 2021)
    Scott worked within the video team to produce self-shot media content supporting the central Communication and Marketing departments needs. In this role, Scott promoted national and international PR and marketing initiatives through video, podcasts and facilitated technical operation of the Universities TV Studio.
     The University of Edinburgh Portfolio Page

  • Digital Media Development | Eden Court (2015)
    Working at Eden Court, Scotland’s largest combined arts centre as Digital Media Development. In this role, Scott produced corperate video projects for Eden Court clients such as NHS Highlands and Highland Citizen Senior Network.
    Eden Court Theatre Portfolio Page

Mentor

  • Creative Edinburgh Mentorship Programme (2024- present)

 

Achievements

2024

Awards:

  • Winner: Best In-House Team 10+ people (with Virgin Money Team),
    issued by Institute of Internal Communication

  • Nominated: Best Video/Animation (with Virgin Money Team),
    issued by Institute of Internal Communication

Television Broadcast:

  • Oir Soap TV Advert, broadcasted on STV

2016

Awards:

  • Winner:  Audience Award,  issued by Glasgow Short Film Festival

  • Winner: Best International Short Film Award, issued by DOCfeed Film Festival

  • Winner: Documentary Award, issued by Silveron International Film Festival

  • Winner: Grand Prix Award, issued by Hammerbrook Film Festival

  • Nominated: Scottish BAFTA New Talent Award, issued by BAFTA

  • Nominated: The Independent Award, issued by Creative Edinburgh

2015

Awards:

  • Winner: Graduate Award: Short Film, issued by IdeasTap in association with BAFTA

  • Winner: Best International Short Film Award, issued by Two Short Nights Film Festival

  • Nominated: Innovation In Storytelling Film Award, issued by Channel 4

Television Broadcast:

  • Tapes From The Revolutionary, broadcasted on NPO

2014

Awards:

  • Winner: IdeasTap Sixty Second Shorts, issued by IdeasTap

  • Winner: Clerkenwell Screen Shorts, issued by Publica

  • Winner: Helen A Rose Bequest, issued by The Unversitry of Edinburgh

  • Nominated: Scottish BAFTA New Talent Award, issued by BAFTA

2013

Television Broadcast:

  • A Place Just On The Map, broadcasted on Holland Doc