The 360 production company has successfully secured a £800,000 growth loan from the British Business Bank’s Investment Fund for Scotland via appointed fund manager, The FSE Group, to build on its successes to date and expand its reach beyond Scotland.

Founded in 2006, LS Productions is one of the UK’s largest independent production services companies, delivering high-profile campaigns and productions for some of the world’s biggest brands, agencies and studios including Nike, Google, Dior, and Apple TV. The experienced team has produced a variety of Grammy-nominated, BRIT, and BAFTA award-winning work across fashion, advertising, film, and TV for clients all over the world.

LS Productions provides end-to-end production management, as well as a location and logistics database via its proprietary, AI-driven platform.

The funding will be used for a range of activities including sales & marketing initiatives; new staff hires and scaling of proprietary technology.

Marie Owen, CEO and co-founder of LS Productions, said: “The goal is to take our award-winning capabilities into new markets and this loan will allow us to accelerate our growth plans significantly, ultimately enhancing our ability to secure major international productions.

“Creative industries are a hugely important contributor to Scotland’s economy, and we are excited to use this investment to continue driving innovation, create more jobs and encourage even more major brands to work with a Scottish-based production company.”

David Young, investment manager at The FSE Group, said: “LS Productions is an award-winning production company with a strong track record of delivering high-profile projects for key industry players.

“Expertise across multiple industry segments position this talented and experienced team to capitalise on the opportunities in this multi-billion-pound industry and we look forward to working with them as they continue their growth journey.”

LS Productions’ focus on an ambitious global growth trajectory will in turn help strengthen Scotland’s production infrastructure and economy by creating jobs, supporting local talent, creating value across the supply chain and reinforcing Scotland as a world-class filming destination and production control hub.

Sarah Newbould, senior investment manager at Nations & Regions Investment Funds, the British Business Bank, added: “LS Productions has built a strong reputation from Scotland, working with some of the biggest names in film, fashion, and advertising.

“Its plans to expand globally while continuing to invest in people, technology, and local infrastructure are exactly the kind of ambition the Investment Fund for Scotland was designed to support. This funding will help create new opportunities for Scottish talent and strengthen the country’s position on the global production stage.”