Rod Penn is a self-shooting film-Maker and highly experienced in working as part of a commercial film team. He is skilled in directing, camera operating, lighting, drone-filming, editing, and colour grading.

Previous clients have included Balmoral Castle & Estate, The University of Edinburgh, National Galleries Scotland, SUSTRANS, Borders Distillery, Port of Leith distillery, The City of Edinburgh Council, Fettes College and The Edinburgh College of Art.

He has shot, produced, directed and edited five of his own short films which were selected and won categories in several National and International film festivals.

Official selection for The London Mountain Film Festival 2025

Official selection for Lift Off Global Network 2025

Official selection for Mosaic Film Festival, Canada 2024

Official selection for Edinburgh Shorts Showcase 2023

Official selection for Shortscape Film Festival 2023

Winner of best documentary in Tilted Dance Film Festival 2023

Winner in The Scottish Short Film festival 2021

Poster for the film 'Haji' by Rod Penn featuring a young Asian woman in traditional attire with colorful neon lighting, dark background, and film award mentions.
Film poster for 'Stone Hunters' featuring two men, one with tattoos and a beard saluting in a mountainous landscape with dramatic clouds at sunset.