Robin Waldman

Capturing our city through a lens

Robin Waldman

I’m a local Hampshire lad – born in Winchester, raised in Southampton. I grew up in Curdridge, spent time in Cambodia, and have since called Bitterne Park home. I’ve always had a passion for media and film, and since 2013 I’ve been lucky enough to turn that passion into a career.

My journey began with a BTEC in Media at Eastleigh College, followed by a Film and TV degree at Bournemouth University. Travel has always been a huge part of my life, and after graduating I set off on a solo adventure – starting in St Petersburg, riding part of the world’s longest railway through Russia and Mongolia, and continuing into Beijing, Vietnam, and Cambodia. I ended up living in Cambodia for around three years, working for a film and TV company supporting international shoots and creating travel content.

It was there I met my wife, Sopha. We now have two teenage daughters – one born in Cambodia, the other in Southampton – the city I’m proud to once again call home. One of my favourite things about raising a family in the area is the beautiful riverside park the Itchen – from paddleboarding and sport (even spotting seals!) to simply enjoying the green space. The area has a brilliant independent scene and a vibrant community, with regular events around Bitterne Park Triangle and on the water.

After returning to the UK, I joined the University of Southampton as an in-house video producer, creating content ranging from student recruitment to showcasing the city as a great place to study and live. One of the highlights was producing films that celebrated world-leading research and meeting inspiring figures such as Sir Tim Berners-Lee and Professor Sir David Payne.

In 2015, I took the leap and launched my own creative agency, RCM. Over the past decade, we’ve delivered video, photography and animation for regional and national clients, specialising in education, placemaking and tourism. Some standout projects include supporting Southampton’s City of Culture bid, filming youth-focused events like Reclaim Festival, and producing a University of Southampton film on autonomous disaster-response systems – shot at Fawley power station shortly after Star Wars was filmed there, and just before it was demolished.

I’ve also been proud to serve as an ambassador for See Southampton, a fantastic group of volunteer tour guides showcasing the very best of our city. It’s this love of the city and my growing relationship with organisations across the region that has led tourism to become one of our key focus areas.

We’ve helped promote Southampton through high-quality visual storytelling, working on events including Southampton Boat Show, Seawork International, Thai Festival, Mela, Westquay events and Music in the city – highlighting everything our city has to offer visitors and locals alike.

That work led naturally to the launch of OurHampshire in February 2020. What began as a passion project – sharing family days out, local walks and community events – quickly grew into a platform with over 190,000 followers across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and our blog. The goal has always been simple – inspire people to explore what’s on their doorstep.

From uncovering hidden gems and new activities to promoting local businesses, OurHampshire has grown into a community hub. One of my favourite content series highlights the best local coffee spots – helping people discover new cafés while bringing new customers to independent businesses. I’m also passionate about celebrating Southampton’s heritage, from God’s House Tower and its events to walking the old city walls or joining See Southampton tours.

This platform has opened doors to some unforgettable opportunities, including being invited in early 2026 to represent Hampshire at a Pride of Place reception at 10 Downing Street, helping showcase the region’s potential and community impact.

But the most meaningful moments come from the messages I have received from the channel – families discovering new places, people settling into the area and finding their feet, and small businesses seeing real commercial benefits from being featured.

My hope is that through RCM and OurHampshire, I can continue to inspire people to explore the region, support local businesses, and make positive memories right here in Hampshire.

If you’re a local business, organisation or creative looking to showcase your work, you can find out more about what we do at www.rcmagency.co.uk – and let’s tell Hampshire’s stories together!