Glasgow | TV Pilot POC

TV Pilot Proof of Concept | Created by Leon Miele Produced by Eight Five Two Filmmaking

Overview

Glasgow is a scripted television pilot proof of concept developed by director Leon Miele and produced by Eight Five Two Filmmaking, in collaboration with producer Jolynn Tng. The pilot serves as the foundation for a 6-part hour-long drama series exploring post-pandemic life in urban Scotland — centered around ambition, belonging, and the quiet emotional fractures of contemporary living.

The cast & crew of Glasgow

Project Goals

The pilot was created as a pitch tool to present the visual tone, character world, and narrative scale to prospective production companies and broadcasters based in Scotland and the wider UK. The hope is to secure development and commissioning support for the full series.

Production Timeline

• Development: 5 months

  • Script development, story architecture, pitch documentation, location research

• Pre-Production: 2 months

  • Casting, crewing, scheduling, budgeting, and prep at Ealing Studios

• Principal Photography: 7 shoot days

  • Shot entirely on sound stages and constructed sets at Ealing Studios

Production Details

• Budget: Approx. £10,000

• Crew Size: ~30

• Cast: 4 primary leads, 15+ supporting Artists

• Location: Ealing Studios, London

• Shoot Duration: 7 days

• Camera Package: Arri Alexa Mini + Zeiss primes

• Format: Short film pilot (approx. 12 minutes)

• Production Dates: Summer 2024

Production Highlights

• Filmed on industry-grade cinema equipment under studio conditions.

• Built custom interior sets to simulate key narrative locations within Glasgow.

• Worked with a diverse ensemble cast and a cross-functional crew with TV credits.

• Achieved strong narrative tone and visual cohesion reflective of hour-long drama.

• Currently being positioned for meetings with Scottish production companies and regional broadcasters.

What's Next

Glasgow is currently in the outreach phase, with pitch materials and the finished pilot being shared with key industry stakeholders. The creative team is actively seeking partners to fund and develop the full series into a 6x60’ production.

Co-producers Ewan Windebank & Jolynn Tng

Produced By

Eight Five Two Filmmaking 

Co-Producers: Jolynn Tng & Ewan Windebank 

Director: Leon Miele

Director of Photography: Mats Kastellet