Mission

Mission is a punk exploration of the psyche which follows alienated Dylan as he throws off the shackles of his solitary life in an attempt to experience the highs and lows of existence at its most extreme.

Year: 2026

Director: Paul Wright 

Writer: Paul Wright 

Producers: Linn Waite, Kate Byers, Alex Thiele, Marie-Elena Dych and Lowri Roberts 

Executive Producers: Kristin Irving, Kiah Simpson and Kieran Hannigan  

Production Company: Early Day Films, 65 Wilding and Rapt 

Main Cast: George MacKay, Rosy McEwen

Sales Agent: Blue Finch 

Screen Scotland support: The film received funding through Screen Scotland’s Film Development and Production Fund. 

Synopsis 

Mission is a punk exploration of the psyche which follows alienated Dylan (MacKay) as he throws off the shackles of his solitary life in an attempt to experience the highs and lows of existence at its most extreme. Estranged from his sister Claire, he embarks on a thrilling journey of self-discovery that proves both inspiring and terrifying.  

A man runs with a joyful expression in a tunnel illuminated by red and white lighting. There is another person blurred in the background.

More information 

Filming: Mission filmed on location in Scotland in 2024. 

World Premiere: Mission will have its World Premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival on Saturday 15 August 2026. 

Image credits: Still courtesy of Early Day Films, 65 Wilding Films, Meraki Films, Rapt; Image of George MacKay - photo by TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images.