About Us
We are Goat & Drum, an independent film production company based in Glasgow.
Our purpose is to deliver high-quality, responsibly produced work, with a focus on clear process and strong on-set culture. Our unique approach incorporates a structured, pluralistic support model for cast and crew, designed to enhance communication, performance, and efficiency. The directing style is performance-led and visually focused, drawing on Meisner-based techniques and established actor-centred methodologies.
We adhere to Creative Scotland’s Sustainability in Screen guidelines, embedding practical environmental standards across our productions. Alongside this, we apply a Care in Screen framework to maintain professional, well-managed working conditions that support the welfare and performance of all collaborators.
Our Name
The name Goat & Drum reflects a set of creative influences that shape the company’s approach to storytelling.
“Goat” references Goat Fell on the Isle of Arran, a landscape that informed the company’s early development and continues to influence its visual identity. It speaks to a connection with place, scale, and atmosphere—elements that underpin the company’s approach to cinematic world-building.
“Drum” suggests rhythm, pulse, and transformation. It reflects how we approach pacing, performance, and editorial flow, while also pointing to storytelling as a process that uncovers and activates deeper themes. As a creative principle, it represents the drive that carries a project forward—structuring energy, shaping tone, and opening space for stories that resonate beyond the surface.
Together, the name signals a filmmaking approach that balances craft with instinct, combining a strong visual language with a sensitivity to both narrative precision and the more intangible forces that give stories their impact.
Photos Sweeney Pix
Creative Ensemble film and performance event, Saviours Studios, Govan, May 2024
with Claire Gorman, Choir leader and Karen Caddell Walker
Artistic Director
Creative Ensemble
Creative Ensemble champions inclusive, collaborative filmmaking, with a focus on wellbeing, professional development, and formal innovation across the production process.
Key initiatives include:
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On-set wellbeing frameworks, including supervision and training for wellbeing coordinators
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Workshops in performance-led, actor–director methodologies, with a focus on progressive and interdisciplinary practice
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Duologue Film Festivals, pairing screenings with structured discussion and audience engagement
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Practice-based research embedded within live productions
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Industry interviews and knowledge-sharing platforms