"....Steve managed and directed the filming during the very demanding and physically challenging K2O kayaking expedition that has resulted in a 6 part TV series featuring 3 kayakers crossing the Arabian Gulf, through the Straits of Hormuz and out into the Arabian Sea.

 

This was an unprecedented logistical nightmare that Steve rose to the occasion well to and managed to shoot exciting and sufficient material for the 6 x 26 minute series. His determination and dedication is deeply impressive and despite difficult working conditions (including a sinking support vessel and threatening storms, not to mention official red tape) - Steve took charge and simply got on with things making the best of tricky situations. Steve's professional demeanour and rigorous attention to details and filming opportunities are his finest qualities as a self-contained production unit when filming and directing in any circumstance. We are deeply grateful for his commitment to go over and beyond expectations to make things happen!..."

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Jonathan Ali Khan - MD Producer @ Wild Planet Films UAE/UK

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"....Steve joined us for two recordings of the Edinburgh Festival Show for STV. He fitted in with the team really well and I was more than happy with his camera work and his taking directions...."

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David Smith - Producer @ STV

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"....I've worked with Steve on and off for Many years. Steve has always displayed the utmost professionalism on every job. Steve is always on time, polite, well presented and represents our company in the most professional manner. Steve has great interpersonal skills and captures amazing pictures..."

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Ranald Neilson - Metro Ecosse

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".....I worked with Steve from 2005 to 2009 at Setanta Sports and found him a very committed focused and creative Sports and News Cameraman. We worked on a range of programming from Celtic TV, Rangers TV, and SPL Live not to mention numerous STV News jobs.  Steve was always firefighting and achieving great content for the channels this included; pre and post-match Interviews with players and managers, press conferences, charity events, and documentary style interviews with legendary players and full match coverage and can highly recommend Steve as a craftsmen, technician and pioneer of great story telling in moving pictures...."

 

Des O'Hara - Celtic TV Senior Editor/Cameraman

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"....The Fish Finder an extreme fishing and wildlife adventure shot in The Amazon in Brazil over 2 months and was a truly tricky and dangerous project at times and Steve rose to the challenge and produced some amazing sequences of our adventures in the Jungle!      Steve's complete knowledge of the production process from 'concept to completion' is completely invaluable for any network, production company, or investor who want to invest in crew.  Look no further for a great all-rounder and hire Steve Mackay...."

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Steve Townson - Angler TV Presenter, The Fish Finder

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