David Torrance
Scottish National Party · Scotland
“That brings me to Square Go Films, which is another brilliant example that comes from Fife. Square Go Films is a Kirkcaldy-based production company whose team has built a reputation through independent feature making, podcasting and a lively, community-driven presence in Scottish film culture.”
Scottish Parliament10 June 2026Source ↗
“In 2025 and 2026, the studio’s work was recognised by Rondo Hatton classic horror awards, which included special recognition for its contribution to independent horror. The Hex story is about as local as it gets.”
Scottish Parliament10 June 2026Source ↗
“With the B-team, a community-facing initiative around independent horror and direct-to-audience filmmaking, a production house, a training ground and a community built around classic cinema venues, Hex Studios has gained recognition for reviving Amicus Productions.”
Scottish Parliament10 June 2026Source ↗
“I thank Alyn Smith for securing this debate. The motion recognises something that is truly worth celebrating—Scotland’s screen sector is growing and it is doing so in places that we might not expect, such as Kirkcaldy and across Fife, where creative ambition, technical skill and local pride have been turned into real films, real jobs and…”
Scottish Parliament10 June 2026Source ↗
“Its founding team includes Lawrie Brewster and Sarah Daly, and the project was described at the time as not just a production space but a grass-roots movement with real creative intent. Hex’s story is a reminder that success in film, as in so many other areas of life, often begins with courage.”
Scottish Parliament10 June 2026Source ↗
“The motion recognises that Scotland’s screen sector is a living network of people and places, from national institutions such as Creative Scotland and Screen Scotland, to local offices and studios in Fife and individual makers with a vision and the determination to pursue it.”
Scottish Parliament10 June 2026Source ↗