How does a great film* make you feel?

*book, podcast, play, photograph…

We make things that stay with you.

There's a film you've seen ten times. You know every line. You know what's coming. You watch it anyway.

That's what we make.

ShootCutPlay is a video and creative production agency working with leading institutions and organisations in education, culture and the arts. Broadcast-quality production, deep experience of government and institutional work, and a genuine belief that the best content doesn't just inform. It stays with people.

We start with a feeling.

Before a brief, before a camera, we ask: how do you want people to feel when they watch this? You can feel when something was made with care. That's what we're after.

Experience that earns trust

Decades working with major cultural institutions, broadcasters and government bodies. We understand protocols, sensitivities and the demands of high-profile institutional work. Our clients don't have to explain the context twice.

Authentically human

We use AI where it helps us think deeper and work smarter. Not to replace the human judgement and craft that makes content worth watching. In a landscape full of generated noise, that distinction matters more every day.

Our approach

Our work

What we offer

  • Storytelling engineering

  • Broadcast-quality standards

  • World-class production facilities

  • Swift delivery when needed, and always quality-first

  • Extensive experience managing government protocols

Modern building with a large red and black geometric mural that says 'in.sae' and features the Gettysburg logo.
Empty dance studio or performance space with black walls, ceiling, and multiple lighting fixtures, and several stage lights on stands.
Recording studio with a computer, speakers, and soundproofing panels.
Photo of a photography studio with a green screen background, lighting equipment, tripods, and a blue bicycle with a basket.
Conference room with pink and white chairs facing a large screen and a white desk under a wood-paneled ceiling.
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Our clients

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MBZUAI
UCL
The Economist
Shell
Panasonic
The British Museum
Design Council

Testimonials

“The headlines and films that ShootCutPlay have created for our bold new campaign are shifting perceptions of the work we do. I’m delighted with the response we’ve already had.”

Sarah Weir
Design Council

“Definitely one of our most successful trailers ever, both creatively and more importantly in terms of driving sales through paid social.”

Ella Lewis Collins
British Museum

“ShootCutPlay turned around 50 social media edits in 5 days. I was really impressed with their efficient & creative approach.”

Matthew Twaddell
Royal College of Art

Our Team

  • Black and white photo of a smiling man outdoors by a body of water, with the Statue of Liberty in the background.

    Lee Caldon

    MANAGING DIRECTOR

  • Black-and-white portrait of a smiling man with a beard and tousled hair, wearing a black shirt against a plain white background.

    Matt Brown

    VIDEO & EDITING

  • Black and white photo of a man with a beard and short hair, sitting in a cafe, looking to the side with a contemplative expression.

    Ash Reuben

    DESIGN & ANIMATION

  • Black and white portrait of a smiling woman with wavy hair

    Abbie Phillips

    OPERATIONS & FINANCE

  • Melissa Way

    PROJECT MANAGEMENT

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    Tom O'Sullivan

    SOUND DESIGN

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Dubai

Contact

Email
info@shootcutplay.com

Telephone
+971 (0) 58 59 61 623