Lights, Camera, Action! Merrion Centre Welcomes Creative Film Business
Circle Take Films’ arrival signals exciting opportunities for Leeds’ growing creative and digital business community
The Merrion Centre is welcoming independent video production company Circle Take Films to its Upper Balcony, in a move that highlights the potential for the space to attract more businesses from Leeds’ growing creative, media and digital sectors.
The award-winning Leeds business, founded in 2017 by filmmaker Almir Datoo, has taken approximately 700 sq ft to establish a dedicated production studio, creating two full-time and two part-time jobs.
Specialising in videography, photography, branded content and social impact documentaries, Circle Take Films works with businesses and third sector organisations to bring their stories to life through film.
Having grown into a full-service video production agency in 2025, the new studio will enable the team to produce more content in-house, collaborate with clients and support emerging creative talent in the city.
Almir Datoo, Founder of Circle Take Films, said:
“Moving into the Merrion Centre is an exciting step for us. We wanted a city centre location that’s accessible for our team and clients, with great facilities and a real sense of community.
“The support we’ve received from TCS has been fantastic, and we’re looking forward to creating a space where emerging creatives can connect, collaborate and develop their ideas. Hopefully, we’ll encourage more like-minded businesses to join us!”
The letting also supports Town Centre Securities’ (TCS) ambition to explore opportunities for a wider mix of creative and digital businesses on the Upper Balcony, including video production companies, podcast and audio specialists, content creators and technology firms.
With its central location, excellent transport links and an established mix of retail, food and beverage, leisure and everyday amenities, the Merrion Centre offers businesses an alternative to traditional office environments, combining convenience with opportunities for collaboration.
Charles Newman, representing Town Centre Securities, owners of the Merrion Centre, said:
“We’re delighted to welcome Circle Take Films to the Merrion Centre and support another ambitious Leeds independent business as it continues to grow.
“The Upper Balcony offers an exciting opportunity to bring together complementary businesses from the creative, digital and technology sectors. With a fantastic city centre location, extensive on-site amenities and an established business community, we believe there’s real potential to develop a collaborative environment where innovative businesses can thrive.
“We’d love to hear from other creative and digital businesses looking for a new home in Leeds and interested in being part of this opportunity.”
Circle Take Films is expected to begin operating from its new premises in late November, adding a new creative dimension to the Merrion Centre’s diverse mix of businesses.
Creative, media, digital and technology businesses interested in exploring opportunities on the Merrion Centre’s Upper Balcony are encouraged to contact TCS via info@merrioncentre.co.uk.
For more information about Circle Take Films, follow @circletakefilms across social media.