Bringing Your Ideas to Life in Super High Definition!

Our Team Are Here to Help

As the first media charity of its kind in Scotland, Heart Film have a true passion to create and produce film with stunning attention-to-detail. As a charity, our goal is to help and assist other voluntary organisations in need, therefore there are no production fees or additional costs for your organisation to worry about. We aim to find funding to make your production a reality, helping promote your unique story and principal company values.

In addition, after production completion, we will also offer practical advice and professional support including creative workshops. This will strengthen your charity’s ability to upskill your staff and volunteers as well as further promoting your future services and beneficiaries. The Heart Film team have over 20 -years of practical experiences in commercial film production, charity fundraising as well as in the delivery of creative education packages.



Dee Faulds
Dee Faulds (MA, PG Dip, BA Hons)

Project Co-ordinator – Dee Faulds

Dee Faulds is a professional film-maker, qualified to MA, Postgraduate and BA Hons level. He has successfully produced many varied film productions over the last 12 years including the delivery and facilitation of hundreds of film-making workshops around Scotland. He teaches within a wide range of sectors and challenging environments including schools, hospitals and prisons.

In addition, his aerial videography skills and commercial qualification offer an exciting additional service to Heart Film.

Dee strongly believes in using creative arts as a means of improving and enriching the lives of communities and individuals.

Nik Benstead
Nik Benstead

Treasurer – Nik Benstead

Nik Benstead is an inspiring artist with many years experience in various media including silk painting, jewellery making and glass fusing.

Over the last 20 years Nik has facilitated numerous workshops as well as sucessfully running her own arts retail business.

Niks quick wit, humour and creative energy keeps everyone at Heart Film smiling.

Tony Irwin
Gary Thomson

Chair – Gary Thomson

Gary Thomson began his career with the fire service over 30 years ago, serving his community with dedication and professionalism. Based in and around Callander, he witnessed first-hand the changes in emergency response over the decades, from more traditional methods to the modern, highly skilled and technology-supported service of today.

During his time as a firefighter, Gary worked closely with local authorities and community groups, taking part in fire safety education, emergency response, and public awareness initiatives.

Gary has a strong interest in wellbeing, practical skills, and lifelong learning and he is passionate about sharing his experience to inspire and grow communities.

Katherine Morrison
Katherine Morrison

Secretary – Katherine Morrison

Katherine Morrison has been actively involved within academia and education for over 40 years after her initial teacher training at Aberdeen University. She spent most of her professional career within private education where she was principally contracted by Glasgow Girls School Company where she taught Physics at Park School Glasgow.

Katherine enjoys various artistic hobbies including landscape poster painting and jigsaw wall décor as well as being an active member of her local ballroom dancing society. Katherine’s wide insight and experience within the education sector is of great assistance to Heart Film.

Why Clients Come to Heart Film

  • Our Production Team' have over 12 years Experience within Charity Filmmaking
  • We Thrive on Creative Challenges and Always Deliver on Time
  • We Produce All the Work Ourself. Nothing is Ever Sub-contracted to a Third Party
  • We can Partnership and Guide you Fully within All Stages of your Project. Helping from your Initial Idea, to Funding the Project, Scripting to Film Production
  • Our Staff have Over 12 Years of Successful Track Records, Leading Partnership Film Projects within Schools and Community Organisations
  • We are PVG Certified and have Full Commercial Public Liability Insurance