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Do it because you love it.
Hello. I’m Richard Scott. I provide advice and develop strategies for founders and leaders of independent creative studios. Many are in the world of animation, visual effects, and post production. I'm also attached, as an Executive Producer, to creative projects that are finding their feet and in development.
I have worked in the Creative Industries for the last 33 years (I know right!) and have experience in the design, animation, advertising, video game, film and television worlds.
I co-founded Axis Studios and led it for 24 years, growing, guiding, and evolving that incredible team of creative people, creating an environment for them to make the best work of their lives. Every step of that journey was about learning something new, there was no blueprint and I’d never done it before.
That's why I loved it.
I've not been a hands-on creative for a long time. Looking at the emerging technologies available it feels like anyone can create.
Is that even possible without taste?
The Industry Focus event at Glasgow Film Festival 2026 was great.
Scottish studios Zaratan, Halon, 2d Workshop, Motif, Heehaw and many others were showing some incredible work in VFX and animation.
Move Summit 2026 was another massive success. Massive kudos to Tom Bryant and his team for this Edinburgh based event.
I was on stage with Carrie Liao, Head of Story on Disney's Zootopia 2, talking all about her career journey.
“Richard what are you actually doing right now?”
It’s a fair question, one I get asked quite often. So, here is a summary of some of the areas I focused on with my clients in 2025.
Eyes of Wakanda, a show I Exec Produced at Axis Studios, has been nominated in the Best TV/Media – Limited Series category at the 53rd Annie Awards. Congratulations to eveyone involved.
Focus London 2025 with Digikore VFX.
Alongside client Digikore VFX, I attended Focus London 2025 and the CO LAB workshops and talks. A hot topic, as you'd expect, was AI and what it means for the film and television world. Innovate, don't surrender, was the message.
Los Angeles World Animation Summit 2025.
As an Advisory Board Member of Animation Scotland I produced, and took part in a panel, at the World Animation Summit 2025. The importance of craft, innovation, and working with good people were the takeaways.
The distinctive outline of Köln Cathedral can only mean one thing. It's Gamescom time. Read more about what I found out.
Really enjoyed taking part in a great panel showcasing the best of what is happening in animation in Scotland.
It's official. Eyes of Wakanda has been certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes.
So happy!
Reviews have started coming in for Eyes of Wakanda after it launched on Disney+ on August 1st. Check some of the critics opinions on this show that I Exec Produced at Axis Studios.
I had the pleasure of producing a panel called 'When Creative Embrace AI' at this years Children's Media Conference. A level headed look at what traditional creatives think of AI.
I'll join you on your journey.
If you’d like me along for the journey, I’m totally up for a chat. Drop me a message — earlier’s always better.