ABOUT ME
Hi, I’m Will — a freelance shooting director and video editor based in London, specialising in short documentaries and branded content.
With over 10 years of experience, I create visually compelling films that tell authentic stories — particularly in the fields of design, architecture, clean tech, and art.
I work closely with brands, agencies, and individuals to craft thoughtful, grounded films that connect audiences with real people and ideas — helping businesses become more relatable, and memorable.
EXAMPLES OF MY WORK
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EXAMPLES OF MY WORK •
Some of the clients I’ve worked with:
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
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CLIENT TESTIMONIALS •
“I worked with Will on creating a series of short films to support the V&A Schools and Colleges programme, aiming to engage students with our design collections during the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout the filming process Will approached the challenges of filming in the museum, whilst under COVID restrictions with great professionalism, consideration, flexibility, and creativity. Will demonstrated a great understanding for the needs of our target audience (school students and their teachers) and the high-quality standards of the V&A, resulting in beautifully engaging, vibrant and though provoking content. The final films continued to be enjoyed by both our school and general audiences. I would highly recommend working with Will and would like to thank him again for all his fantastic work and support!”
Kate Kennedy, DesignLab Nation Project Coordinator
“William is a collaborative, responsive and engaged filmmaker who helped us define the tone and feel of our video content from an early stage. His shooting, sound recording and editing skills produced high-quality films that not only communicated our brand's values with rich storytelling, but also delivered high levels of engagement on various platforms.”
Charlie Monaghan - Head of Editorial and Brand
“William Scothern is an incredible filmmaker. His creativity and attention to detail are truly impressive, and the subtlety of his storytelling is unique. I had the pleasure of working with him when I was CMO at Appear Here, and he consistently delivered high-quality videos that really resonated with our audience. His passion for his work is evident in every frame, and I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of a talented filmmaker.”
Gaton Tourn - Chief Marketing Officer
“I have had the privilege of working closely with Will for nearly a decade, working together at every stage of filmmaking from developing concepts, through production, editing, feedback, delivery and distribution. As well as technical excellence in both filming and editing, he brings an intimate understanding of story and how to build a compelling narrative. He communicates efficiently and effectively and is always quick to deliver, even when we are juggling multiple projects. He approaches his work with integrity and pride, and always goes above and beyond to get the best of any project. He is essential to the films that we produce and my only hesitation in recommending him is the risk that he might not be available for all our future work!”
Brogen Murphy - White Deer Media
“Will has been working on the video content for the V&A Innovate National Schools Challenge since start of the programme in 2019 and has created a bank of content that is very well-received by teachers and students. He understood the look and feel and narratives we wanted to create through the video content and executed all aspects excellently. He is a pleasure to work with through every stage of the process; he is well-organised, collaborative, has taken a lot of care when shooting with the museum collections, and has a great eye for detail in both the shoot and the edit.”
Holly Burton - National Schools Programme Producer
CONTACT
I offer full-service video production with the flexibility to scale depending on your brief. As a self-shooting director with over 10 years' experience, I come equipped with a professional camera kit, audio setup, and lighting — ideal for interviews, branded content, documentary work, and multi-format social edits. I’m comfortable working independently or as part of a larger crew, and can handle everything from location prep and directing talent to editing and final delivery.
For a simple chat, availability, or project-specific queries, feel free to get in touch!