An action-packed horror-comedy that cranks up the fear factor of Scotland’s most infamous tiny terror. Killer sharks, super tornadoes, and kaijus are nothing compared to Scotland’s invisible, silent and relentless MIDGIES. These creatures hunt by tracking the CO2 you exhale, so the question is: how long can you hold your breath? Forget the Loch Ness Monster—Midgies are the real monsters.
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Midgies started from a tweet idea by writer Barry Hutchison, which went viral across national press in 2023. With the feature film aiming to shoot as soon as next year, director Alessio Avezzano came on board with indie studio Mythic Picnic to bring this vision to life. We’ve created this teaser to drum up more excitement and showcase what’s to come. Now, you can help us make this film a reality—one like, comment, and share at a time!
Our film draws inspiration from iconic titles like Jaws, The Host, Predator, and Shaun of the Dead. We aim for audiences to connect with our characters in a story where humour enhances the tension without undermining the stakes. Our teaser trailer offers a glimpse of what we have in store with the feature.
For those unfamiliar with midgies, they are tiny, blood-sucking insects also known as "No-see-ums," "punkies," and "biting midges." While they can be found worldwide, the Scottish Highland biting midge is particularly notorious. These relentless creatures hunt using CO2 exhaled by humans and animals, swarming their targets and delivering countless itchy bites that make the Scottish outdoors a real challenge during the summer months.
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Starring:
John Scougall | https://www.instagram.com/johnscougall
Sheila Grier | https://www.instagram.com/sheilaxgrier
John McQuiston | https://www.instagram.com/john.mcquiston
Jamie MacColl | https://www.instagram.com/jamiemaccoll
Graham Pritz-Bennett | https://www.instagram.com/grahampb
Directed by Alessio Avezzano | https://www.instagram.com/avezzano
Written by Barry Hutchison | https://www.twitter.com/barryhutchison
Cinematography by Gavin White | https://www.instagram.com/gavinwhitedop
Produced by Serena Gardner | https://www.instagram.com/blondeambition81
Edited by Keir Greatorex | https://www.instagram.com/keirgreatorex
Sound by David McKeitch | https://www.instagram.com/peacheymckeitch
Score by Phillip Curran | https://www.instagram.com/philipcurranmusic
Colour Grade by BSquared | https://www.instagram.com/bsquaredpost
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