The History Of Spruce Studios.

Spruce Studios was formed 20 years ago in the heart of Devon's incredibly beautiful countryside. It rapidly became well known and respected for its work, not only in post production, but the filming, arrangement and directing of a full scale production. We still operate strictly on a freelance basis. With only the staff we absolutely need to make your movie special on board, we remain free from high production costs whilst still catering precisely to your needs.

All editing, titles and even the voice-over's by the BBC's Bob Symes are completed in house using only the latest digital technology. As such we're delighted to offer a broadcast quality end product, the reduction in production costs happily represented in our fees.

We have worked on numerous international projects spread as far as America, South Africa and the Far East - in addition to our UK based productions for advertising, promotions, infomercials. We are also specialists in short films for garden railways enthusiasts.

Our passion for delivering a professionally finished product remains utmost at all times, from filming and editing to packaging and distribution. Second best is simply unacceptable. As such, we're proud to have achieved considerable success overseas, our acclaimed narrator Bob Symes presenting some of our railway productions on Austrian & German network television.

Charity Work

Further to our professional products, Spruce Studios actively support Ingfield Manor School in Sussex. We provide our services free of charge for the filming of their annual open day, subsequently donating a large percentage of the DVD sales back to the school. The Manor Railway, owned by Lynn Stratton, is a delightful 10.25 inch line, intermingling with the impressive grounds of the school. The total length of the line is a little shy of a mile. It gives a great deal of pleasure to the children resident in the school and the families of those who take time to see it.