Who are we...?
We boast a fully professional and talented crew ranging from writers to cinematographers, all very dedicated to their craft, no job is too big or too small for us to handle, from social media spotlights right up to full fledged television commercials.
Our promotional videos are used in many different ways, whether it be to build an online following, launch and showcase a certain product or simply to let people know about your business. We approach every project with a different mindset and collaborate throughout every stage of production.
Event coverage is also a big part of what we do. Be it a more detailed storyline to capture your audience’s attention or simply just a highlights film of the event, we will be on hand for every situation. Having worked on events both big and small from local charity fundraisers to national shows and festivals, we are equipped for every possibility.
Nowadays a quick turn around is key when it comes to advertising and getting your message out there, we understand the importance of this and we will work around the clock to make sure your content is delivered on time, on budget while also making sure the quality is second to none.
We have had the privilege of creating a range of compelling content for clients such as Musgrave Group, Bulmers Ireland, HSE, Bord Bia and many more.
Where It All Started...
Like any great success story… Scan Productions started off in a garage in the summer of 2014 by founder James Scanlan. At first we were a small team doing videos for local businesses and events before gradually expanding our knowledge, team and equipment. The idea of video content was still very new at the time and not as widely used as it is today. We found it difficult to find our feet and began offering our services to anyone who would take it.
Eventually the concept of moving pictures instead of blocks of text and still images started to catch on and we quickly moved away from doing short social media videos and onto more thought out cinematic commercials and advertisements.
Over the years we are grateful to have been able to expand our company into many different areas. Now covering everything from social media videos to television commercials and even live broadcasting.
Our ever growing team of in-house staff and freelancer pool means that no job is ever too big or too small for us to handle.
In 2018 we expanded into a new business area as Scan Weddings was born. Being part of a wedding day and capturing a couple’s special moments is such an honour for us and branching into this new business area was not an easy decision. We wanted to make sure we were ready and we got it right. We have had fantastic feedback from our couples since we started and we look forward to capturing many more memories ahead.
Although we work all over Ireland and overseas, we love to keep things local. Something we have noticed over the years is that although the film and tv scene is growing in the south of Ireland, there weren’t many resources available here. So in 2019 we did a trial run renting out our equipment in between shoots. This proved very successful and in 2020 we officially launched the Equipment Rental side of our business. We are constantly expanding our range of gear both for our own needs and for our customers and we are delighted to be able to serve the film and television industry here in the south of Ireland and further afield.
The Man Behind Scan
As you may know by now, James Scanlan founded Scan Productions in the summer of 2014. James started out filming from a very young age and quickly realised this was his passion. From work experience with RTE to filming for the BBC, James has expanded his knowledge over the years into multiple areas of film and TV such as video production, editing, visual effects, writing and producing.
Having studied cinematography in BCFE, Dublin and TV Production in MTU, Cork (formally CIT) James has a vast knowledge of the industry and what each role entails on any production. Although mainly behind the camera or producing a shoot, James also runs the day to day of Scan Productions and maintains a personal connection with each client and customer.
James is always looking to keep the creative juices flowing from one project to the next while never lacking in the quality of any production.