Don’t Be Alarmed centres on This Is Rigged, a group of young people taking non-violent direct action to challenge the status quo’s support for new North Sea oil extraction. Their actions speak to a much bigger picture: a political system failing to protect our future. This is a global story, and it’s a Scottish story. The silencing of dissent and the erosion of civil liberties are no longer abstract stories on our screens; they are fixtures of daily life, playing out on our very doorsteps.
We’ve captured powerful, urgent footage on the ground. But we can only make this film a reality if it’s funded by individuals like you. That means financial support from people who want to see this story told. This approach will also allow us to create the honest, grounded narrative we’ve always intended for Don’t Be Alarmed.
Your contribution will help us complete the edit, sound design, colour grading and music. It will allow us to deliver a polished, compelling film ready for screenings, festivals and community events. By backing this project, you’re supporting an independent film at a time when arts funding is being stripped back in Scotland and the UK.
We met our crowdfunding goal!
Thanks to your help, we managed to raise over £10.000 and with the additional support of Creative Scotland’s Crowdmatch Fund we raised an additional £9.925.
So, what’s next? We’re now able to head into the next stage: post production. We will spend the next months editing the film and doing final post, which includes sound design, colouring, music and more.
Keep an eye on this website and on our social media channels for regular updates. Our crowdfunding page will remain open for donations, so please continue to share it if you can.
