A LANGBANK producer says he is 'delighted' to see his Scottish folklore-inspired tale connect with audiences after scooping multiple awards at a recent film festival.
Fraser Coull’s project ‘Faithful’ picked up the prize for Best Short Film at the Sykehouse Film Festival in Doncaster.
The film also took home the award for Best Horror/Fantasy, with actor Lily McGuire winning Best Newcomer.
Lucy Linger secured a silver award in the Best Director category, while Gary Hollywood received a bronze prize for Best Supporting Actor.
Faithful focuses on Lily’s character Vaila and the cù-sìth – a mythical dog from Scottish folklore.
Following the loss of her mum, Vaila attempts to reconnect with her through the fairy world in a tale of ‘grief, loss, belief and acceptance’.
The film, which also stars Juliet Cadzow and Greg McHugh, previously scooped prizes at the British Short Film Awards before its release on STV Player in March last year.
Fraser, who runs production company Silly Wee Films, told the Tele: “Having added a few more awards for our film, I’m delighted that the script and story seems to be connecting to an audience.
"I hope a well-known producer, production company or streamer out there might see value in what we’re trying to achieve and reach out to discuss our next big Scottish fantasy feature, Call of the Laoich.”
Also inspired by Scotland’s myths and legends, Call of the Laoich follow ancient Pictish gods and goddesses as they rise against dark magic, betrayal and a corrupted army.
The film is the latest project in Fraser’s bid to create a ‘bold new Scottish screen universe’ rooted in Scottish folklore.
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