Year: 2024
Director: Ciaran Lyons
Writer: Ciaran Lyons
Producer: Beth Allan, Josefin Bagge
Production Company: Forest of Black
Main Cast: Lorn Macdonald, Orlando Norman, Michael Akinsulire
Screen Scotland support: Brought to audiences with the help of Screen Scotland’s Distribution Fund.
Synopsis
When a narcissistic Scottish tattoo artist tries to get a selfie with an international popstar who shows up on his doorstep in the middle of the night, his refusal to take no for an answer embroils him in a bizarre game of chicken that threatens to destroy his life...
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Filming locations: Shot over just 5 days, the whirlwind, low-budget, performance-led production was shot on location in Glasgow’s east end.
Premiere: Tummy Monster had its World Premiere at Glasgow Film Festival 2024.
Festival screenings: Tummy Monster has screened at international festivals including Austin Film Festival, Leiden International Film Festival, and Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival.
Theatrical release: The film will be screening across the UK with Q&As in May, June and July 2025.
Image credits: Stills courtesy of Forest of Black.