.png)
Our Story
Compatible Film & TV is a BAFTA and RTS-nominated independent production company based in Scotland, dedicated to bringing unique and underrepresented stories to life through our productions.
To date, we have produced content for Netflix, NFTS & BBC Film and are developing longer form projects with Screen Scotland, BFI and more.
We produce both scripted and documentary content. We're passionate about collaborating with a wide range of exciting talent from across the UK, particularly Scotland, and platforming diverse voices in our work.
We make content that is inspired by real people and real stories, to entertain and engage audiences.
We are proudly trans non-binary led and will always champion LGBTQ+ voices.
Explore our previous work to see what we've been up to.
Meet the Team
PRODUCER
BAFTA-nominated Producer, Isabella Bassett (they/ them) founded Compatible Film & TV in 2023.
With a background in new-writing theatre and live comedy producing, as well as TV development for BBC Studios, Isabella set up Compatible to create a vehicle for the stories and talent they want to see that currently aren't represented on screen.
In 2024 Isabella was selected as one of six promising LGBTQ+ filmmakers from across the UK on the BAFTA x BFI Flare mentorship scheme. Isabella studied producing at the National Film & Television School on the Sean Connery talent lab.
To date, Isabella has produced nine short films for the likes of Netflix, BBC Film and the BFI which have screened at prestigious film festivals around the World and garnered awards. In 2025, they were nominated for a BAFTA Scotland award for their documentary ‘Seeking’ directed by Ciara Flint for the Scottish Documentary Institute. In the same year, they won the audience pitch at Glasgow Film Festival Funny Features audience pitch and Compatible Film & TV was awarded the Scottish Young EDGE award recognising the company’s potential for growth.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Ruth Aitken (she/ her) is a short film producer based in Glasgow. Graduating from Edinburgh Napier University, Ruth has specialised in production, working on various jobs within the film & TV industry. Ruth won the Young Scottish Filmmaker’s Prize at Glasgow Short Film Festival 2024 with her graduation film “The House of Culture”, and created experimental short “See And Don’t See” as part of GMAC's Little Pictures Producers Scheme 2023/24.
She has a passion for female led stories centred on family and human connection,
often with a surreal twist, and is excited about creating unique and original films.
Previous industry credits include; Vigil 3, Mint, Borges & Me, The Bombing of Pan Am
103, Rebus, Only Child (pilot) & The Buccaneers S1. She has also worked with
production company Bonnie and Braw to produce short form media content for clients such as Didriksons, Tentipi, Vistas and LIVE Borders.
WELLBEING COORDINATOR
Dram (he/ him) is a five year old working cocker spaniel and is also Compatible Film & TV's Wellbeing Coordinator.
After beginning his career as a professional gun dog for Gleneagles in Perthshire, Dram has chosen to channel his enthusiasm and affection into providing comfort to cast & crew on Compatible's productions.
When he's not in the office looking for cuddles, Dram loves long walks and chasing birds.