A locally-produced mental health awareness film, highlighting the particular challenges facing people at Christmas time, was given its premiere at a sold out event in Kirkcaldy on Friday evening.
Cold explores the subject of coping with depression during the festive season.
Produced by Kirkcaldy-based MidgieBite Media, the drama stars Rowan Birkett and was shot at locations throughout Scotland including Fife, Edinburgh, Stirling and Aviemore.
It had its premiere at the recently-renovated Kings Live Lounge in Kirkcaldy High Street, raising funds for the Scottish Association of Mental Health (SAMH).
Written and directed by Gavin Hugh, founder of video production business MidgieBite Media, the film is the culmination of a year’s hard work.
He said everyone involved was delighted to finally be able to show the fruits of their labours, and to do something to benefit people grappling with mental health difficulties of their own.
“Being able to help raise funds for SAMH is really important for us,” Gavin said.
“Given that the film speaks about mental health issues, we’re delighted that our guests will be able to meet and engage with a fantastic charity that supports people in need.
“We’re all very proud of what we’ve accomplished.
“The team have worked their socks off and the support we’ve had from within Fife and beyond has been incredible.
“We really hope everyone had a great evening and that we’ve helped to raise awareness of the challenges that can come at Christmas.”
Cold began filming in November 2018. The production team managed to raise £1,150 through crowdfunding to make the movie, with support coming from as far as the United States, Greece and Norway.
The film, which has also been noted in a motion to the Scottish Parliament by local SNP MSP David Torrance, showcases a wealth of Fife talent. Supporting actors Hana Mackenzie, Craig Seath, Andrew Gourlay, Iain Leslie, Christina Strachan, Sam Birrell, Nicola Patrick and Benjamin Ferguson all hail from the kingdom.
The cast were joined by Grant R Keelan following his appearance in Dundonian feature film Schemers, which premiered at the Edinburgh International Film Festival in the summer.
