The National Robotarium
The National Robotarium
The National Robotarium
National Robotarium Scotland
National Robotarium Scotland
National Robotarium Scotland
Film
Film
Film
31.10.2024
31.10.2024
31.10.2024
Overview
To mark the 2-year anniversary of the National Robotarium, we were commissioned by CEO Stewart Miller to create a light-hearted, entertaining film that would capture the spirit of the organisation and its people. The brief was clear: celebrate the milestone with personality and humour, steering away from the expected corporate tone. Filmed on location in Edinburgh, the result is a playful yet polished piece that brings the Robotarium’s culture and innovation to life in a way that’s engaging, unexpected, and fun to watch.
To mark the 2-year anniversary of the National Robotarium, we were commissioned by CEO Stewart Miller to create a light-hearted, entertaining film that would capture the spirit of the organisation and its people. The brief was clear: celebrate the milestone with personality and humour, steering away from the expected corporate tone. Filmed on location in Edinburgh, the result is a playful yet polished piece that brings the Robotarium’s culture and innovation to life in a way that’s engaging, unexpected, and fun to watch.
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Producers
Robbie Durham and Jake Wells
Robbie Durham and Jake Wells
Director
Ruairidh Duguid
Ruairidh Duguid
Written by
Ruairidh Duguid and Robbie Durham
Ruairidh Duguid and Robbie Durham
Director of Photography
Tom Pilling
Tom Pilling
Sound Recordist
Alan Lewis
Alan Lewis
Editors
Ruairidh Duguid and Tom Pilling
Ruairidh Duguid and Tom Pilling
The story
At the centre of this film is the Robotarium’s vibrant community — researchers, engineers, and support teams — who bring innovation to life every day. Rather than a standard showcase, we leaned into comedy and character to mark the milestone in a fresh and memorable way. The film weaves together staged moments, quirky interactions, and quick-cut visual gags to reflect the energy and imagination driving the work behind the scenes. It’s a celebration of progress, people, and personality — all with a robotic twist.
At the centre of this film is the Robotarium’s vibrant community — researchers, engineers, and support teams — who bring innovation to life every day. Rather than a standard showcase, we leaned into comedy and character to mark the milestone in a fresh and memorable way. The film weaves together staged moments, quirky interactions, and quick-cut visual gags to reflect the energy and imagination driving the work behind the scenes. It’s a celebration of progress, people, and personality — all with a robotic twist.
At the centre of this film is the Robotarium’s vibrant community — researchers, engineers, and support teams — who bring innovation to life every day. Rather than a standard showcase, we leaned into comedy and character to mark the milestone in a fresh and memorable way. The film weaves together staged moments, quirky interactions, and quick-cut visual gags to reflect the energy and imagination driving the work behind the scenes. It’s a celebration of progress, people, and personality — all with a robotic twist.
The details
This was a fast-moving, high-energy shoot designed to feel spontaneous and fun while staying tightly choreographed. We worked closely with the Robotarium team to script playful scenarios and integrate real staff in light performance roles, ensuring authenticity alongside humour. Lighting was kept clean and stylised to match the sleek tech environment, with dynamic camera movement to keep pace with the action. Safety protocols were in place around all robotics equipment, and careful planning ensured minimal disruption to ongoing research. The result is a film that’s punchy, professional, and just the right amount of silly.
This was a fast-moving, high-energy shoot designed to feel spontaneous and fun while staying tightly choreographed. We worked closely with the Robotarium team to script playful scenarios and integrate real staff in light performance roles, ensuring authenticity alongside humour. Lighting was kept clean and stylised to match the sleek tech environment, with dynamic camera movement to keep pace with the action. Safety protocols were in place around all robotics equipment, and careful planning ensured minimal disruption to ongoing research. The result is a film that’s punchy, professional, and just the right amount of silly.
This was a fast-moving, high-energy shoot designed to feel spontaneous and fun while staying tightly choreographed. We worked closely with the Robotarium team to script playful scenarios and integrate real staff in light performance roles, ensuring authenticity alongside humour. Lighting was kept clean and stylised to match the sleek tech environment, with dynamic camera movement to keep pace with the action. Safety protocols were in place around all robotics equipment, and careful planning ensured minimal disruption to ongoing research. The result is a film that’s punchy, professional, and just the right amount of silly.
