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Authentic video for

ambitious brands.

Let's make one

We’re High Tide, a video agency operating out of Edinburgh, Scotland.

Since 2017 our mission has been simple: give our clients a voice that’s true to them.

Our distinct documentary style approach to video content puts the authentic and human at the forefront of our clients stories.

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WHAT WE DO

Creative Strategy: We know it can be tricky to imagine what might come from your content. That’s why we work with our clients to develop a creative strategy for your video content. Through discovery sessions, we help you to develop effective video concepts, your relevant tone and visual styles, alongside the practical considerations when commissioning content. Read more about our creative strategy process here.

Production: Our documentary-style approach captures people authentically. By sharing genuine experiences of your brand’s mission and values, you build trust and drive meaningful action.

Flexible Partnerships: We work with other agencies, production companies and in-house teams who need flexible support at different stages of production. From project management to camera operation and editing, you think of us as an extension of your creative team.

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content

we love to make

  • branded micro-documentaries

  • case-study videos

  • customer testimonial films

  • event content

  • educational videos

  • commercial advertising

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WHO we’re FOR

Our collaborative process works best with people who care deeply about their brand's story and want it to feel genuine. We're small enough to be flexible and experienced enough to handle everything from case study videos to full commercial campaigns.

Our unscripted documentary style works for brands who want to stand out by being themselves and connect more meaningfully with their audience. We believe this approach has a place in almost any sector or industry as every brand has a story to tell.

Where we’ve worked the most:

MedTech & FinTech - Third Sector - Sport - Food & Drink - Leisure & Lifestyle - Education

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our work

strategy

small but mighty

ALEX

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Producer

EATHAN

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Cinematographer & Editor

  • "You know you will get professional service in all aspects of the production."

    DENTSU CREATIVE

  • "10/10 would recommend."

    CONTAGIOUS

  • "Creative and practical, High Tide delivered exactly what we needed."

    GENOA BLACK

  • "impressed with their flexibility, professionalism and how easy they made the technical aspects of the project."

    CODEBASE

  • " Incredibly well organized and over delivered on all the assets we requested."

    PROXIMA STUDIO

  • "The process was highly enjoyable, creatively engaging and the outcome is exceptional. The team at High Tide are first class creatives and people."

    MANAGE YOUR MIND

  • "Creative and ethical production company."

    HISTORIC ENVIROMENT SCOTLAND

  • "We are absolutely delighted with the results and are looking forward to working with them in the future."

    BELLFIELD BREWERY

  • "a pleasure to work with, communicative, friendly and made great suggestions on the day to help put the whole team at ease."

    IMAGINARY FRIENDS

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