Garelochhead producer giving up his time to help groups

Kevin Sage worked his way up the NHS ladder after working in a local care home in Kent, but his love for creating video content never left him.

When Covid hit in 2020, he took a step back to reflect on his career and think about his next steps forward.

Kevin Sage has always had a passion for video production and videography (Image: Double Polaroid)

He told the Advertiser: “I was in healthcare for over 15 years, but I did study media production at college.

"I always had a massive interest in the subject since the age of 10.

“I used to create videos and comedy sketches with friends in front of a camera that I inherited from my grandad. My mum is a musician and my older brother is a graphic designer so creativity is in the blood.

“As I finished college, I was like most people and didn’t know what to do, so I started a job in a care home as it was local to me.

“It snowballed from there. I ended up working in a local hospital and took on various roles, meeting my wife along the way, and eventually building my way up to become head of performance and service improvement for a private pathology company in London.

“When the pandemic hit, like many people, I started to reflect on what I really wanted to do.

"I worked under a new healthcare provider for a year, but decided it was the right time for change.”

He set up his video production company Double Polaroid in 2022 (Image: Double Polaroid)

It was then that Kevin created his own business, called Double Polaroid Video Production, in 2022, having moved to Scotland two years earlier.

He came up with the idea of doing a series of short videos when he sat down to have a chat with people that contribute in a different way to Helensburgh and Lomond life.

After brainstorming for names, Double Polaroid Meets was born.

He said: “I saw these social media posts about these events in the area that are so positive and could make a difference to others, but I thought it would be more impactful raising the awareness in a short video.

“I believed there was an opportunity to get someone on camera and ask them four or five questions about their work that would send a clear message. It wasn’t being done and I wanted to meet new people and provide that opportunity.”

So far, he has created videos for the popular Helensburgh crime author Daniel Sellers, for the Jean's Bothy mental health hub, and for the campaign to save the Tower Digital Arts Centre for the community.

Kevin has done a video for Helensburgh author Daniel Sellers (Image: Double Polaroid)

The 40-year-old is offering his services to charities, community groups and events for free during September.

“I don’t mind travelling to anywhere in Argyll and Bute," he admitted.

“It is almost as if my two worlds have collided, because I love meeting people and hearing their fantastic stories, but it means I get to create these short videos to show others their incredible work.

“I decided I had to follow my passion and give videography a go. I don’t want to hit my 50s and 60s thinking it was too late and regret never trying.

"I have done the big city life in London, and I currently enjoy providing my services locally.

“I am hoping to continue building relationships with local people and their businesses, to encourage regular work and clients.

"It is so important to work with local people because they make up our community. Everyone I have created a video for in the area, paid or unpaid, is so supportive of my work and so willing to give advice.

“I hope I can make a difference and build the business I have always wanted with the help of everyone.”

For more information about the work of Double Polaroid video production and to see if you are eligible for “Double Polaroid meets…” visit their website at www.doublepolaroid.co.uk, see 'Double Polaroid' on Facebook or Instagram, or visit youtube.com/@doublepolaroid.