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Our Story
Fulfilment Pictures is an award-winning production company, founded in 2020 to produce TV drama and films for screen. The production company was founded by Robin De Vernon Ryding and has co-directors Lauren De Vernon Ryding, Olivia Chapman and Ceit Smith.
The company is primarily based in East Kilbride, Scotland however, also works worldwide. As we are a small indie production company our aim is to create cutting-edge Film & TV productions that brings fulfilment to peoples' stories, journeys, and dreams.
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ROBIN DE VERNON RYDING
Founder, Director, Producer & Writer
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Robin, a dynamic director, producer, and writer, specializes in crafting Hard-Hitting Dramas and Horror films. With a rising presence in the industry, Robin has collaborated with esteemed Film and TV production companies, including BBC, STV, ChalkboardTV/CBBC, STARZ, and more. A graduate of the City of Glasgow College and SAE Institute, Robin further honed their skills through courses with NFTS, Raindance, and ScreenSkills.
Holding a BA Hons degree in Digital Film Production, Robin founded the successful Film & TV production company 'Fulfilment Pictures' in 2020. Their work has garnered acclaim and multiple awards at international festivals, notably for projects like "Miss Walker TV Concept" and "Learning Magic."
Looking ahead, Robin is gearing up for the production of 'Fatherhood,' a hard-hitting short film drama. Additionally, there's an untitled horror project on the horizon, showcasing Robin's darker side to his work and pushing creative boundaries as he dives into a psychological narrative.
Robin's creative journey extends beyond accolades, having been nominated alongside prestigious projects like "The Crown" at the Septimius Awards in Amsterdam. Passionate about storytelling, Robin continues to explore compelling narratives, ensuring a promising future in the world of film and television.
Lauren De Vernon Ryding
Company Director, Producer, Actor & Writer
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Lauren is a Company Director and Creative Producer of Fulfilment Pictures. Lauren is an award winning Producer, Actor and Writer with over 10 years of experience in the film and Tv industry. Lauren has 3 feature films and a multitude short films under her belt. Lauren is progressing her career in script writing coming on board as a co-writer for “Fatherhood” with Robin. Lauren uses her background in psychology bringing an unique perspective and technique to her work. Her strong working relationship with director Robin, developed through collaborations on projects like “Miss Walker TV Concept”, “Flux”, “Influx”, and “Becoming”.
Olivia Chapman
Company Director, Producer & Actor
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Olivia is a company director and creative producer at Fulfilment Pictures. With four years of experience working behind the scenes on numerous sets, she has developed a versatile skill set through roles in makeup, production assistance, and more. Her work as an Associate Producer on GAFF also saw her contributing to set design, costume and casting. A graduate of Queen Margaret University with a BA(Hons) in Acting and Performance, Olivia’s talent shines in productions such as Sweet F.A, GAFF and Clairviolence, where she was notably a finalist for best supporting actress at the West Lothian Film Festival 2025. She is also set to appear in an upcoming music video for rising musician Anny Leigh, highlighting her movement and contact improv abilities. Specialising in Physical Theatre and Ensemble work, Olivia spent two years with Stephanie Arosoka’s Third Thread Ensemble group. She further applied her training as a Movement Choreographer for QMU’s Sense and Sensibility
Ceit Smith
Company Director, Producer & Actor
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Ceit Smith is a company director and producer of Fulfilment Pictures. She is a bilingual actress, having both English and Scottish Gaelic as her native tongues, and has a history of performing in both. Ceit graduated from Queen Margaret University in 2025 with a BA(Hons) in Acting and Performance and has appeared in productions such as ‘The Road Dance’ and is best known for role as ‘Kay’ in Outlander: Blood of my Blood. Ceit first found an interested in filmmaking through her course and since then has been on the production side of multiple short films, including GAFF, where she not only was a producer and actor, but she was also heavily involved with the casting, costume and set design of the film alongside fellow company director Olivia Chapman. Another special interest of Ceit’s is intimacy coordination and creating safe sets. This came about after experiencing multiple unsafe intimacy scenes herself in both theatre and film settings. She has no formal training but managed to explore it deeply through her degree and has been intimacy coordinator for multiple university shows such as QMU’s ‘Legally Blonde’ and ‘Sense and Sensibility’. She wishes to further her education in this through short courses.