The Downstairs Studio is the independent design, film & Photography work of Malcolm – a Creative Director who shapes high-impact visual campaigns.

Staying hands-on through every stage of execution, I specialise in brand creation, film, photography, and comprehensive design across both print and digital mediums, the practice that bridges big-picture strategy with direct craftmanship.

From defining the core brand identity and leading overarching vision to designing the assets and capturing the visual content in the field, every project combines holistic
direction with meticulous, hands-on creation.

Building strategic content solutions
that bring ambitions to life.

Exceptional content bridges the gap between complex ideas and audience
engagement, shaping brand narratives that resonate and drive measurable results.
Whether the goal is to elevate brand credibility, guide user journeys,
or craft compelling product stories, the focus remains on building strategic
content solutions that convert audiences and bring ambitious visions to life

Recent Film Projects

The Downstairs Studio Content Production

My Clients Say

A pleasure to work with. Extremely professional and gets the best shot out of any situation. I particularly love the way he utilises natural light and can capture a moment to create a fantastic image. I can't wait to work with him again in the future! Isabel Wagstaff
Very professional, His ability to adapt to the forever changing weather conditions on the day and produce the portfolio of work for our brand that he did, shows his profesionalism and skill for the art. Mark Glendinning - Supersaturated
You nailed it, very well done, thank you. Content General Manager TUI.
Amazing results and very passionate about what he does. Would love to work with him again. Simon Clark - Slade.

Return on Investment

True measurement of success are the clicks, likes, shares and purchases.

I know that my work is exceptional and will meet objectives, but I want my client’s to be confident in me too. I strive to create work that stands out from the crowd, and do everything in my power to achieve this.

I love what I do, I am proud of what I create, but the true measurement of success are the clicks, purchases, shares and comments which go hand in hand with the return on investment. This is what drives a product. This is the process I follow to ensure I am achieving my, and your goals.

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