Love Letters

Runtime: 90'

Expected release: March 2026

Production stage: Production

Budget: £350,000 (42% in place)

1st feature: Yes

Looking for: Festivals, sales agents, distributors, broadcasters and buyers

Synopsis:

“Love Letters” is an intimate documentary that captures the daily ongoings in the historical fishing village of Gardenstown. At the heart lies Juliet and Bubbles and their eclectic extended family and friends. This film will document their resilience, joy, and profound connection to community in a lyrical exploration of human experiences.

Director’s Profile:

Over the past two years, I have been developing projects along the Northeast Coast of Scotland, where the resilient spirit and joy of the people I encountered inspired the creation of “Love Letters.”

As a self-shooting filmmaker with a background in the arts, I’m interested in immersing myself in the lives of my subjects, creating films that are at once, performative and factual. I’ve always been drawn to unconventional storytelling, often uncovering distinct narratives through post-production or spontaneous encounters with contributors.

My previous film The Bayview, a Scottish BAFTA and Grierson nominated short documentary about a fishing community, has a similar sense of style. As a natural evolution, working with a community on the fringes of Scotland, I feel that ‘Love Letters’ has the potential to connect with audiences both in the UK and around the world.

Producer’s Profile:

James is a BAFTA-nominated producer known for his work on the SXSW award-winning feature film “The Fitzroy.” A graduate of prestigious programs including Berlinale, Rotterdam Labs, and EAVE Producers’ Workshop, he has established himself as a dynamic force in both commercial and narrative filmmaking.

In recognition of his innovative approach to production, James recently secured BFI Global Screen Fund backing to launch Randan, a new Film and TV focused production company in partnership with Bombito Productions’ Reece Cargan. They have an ambitious slate of projects due for release over the next year including, Screen Ireland-backed coming-of-age drama “Spilt Milk” which recently premiered at Tallinn Black Nights. He’s also venturing into documentary filmmaking with “Love Letters,” supported by BFI Doc Society and Screen Scotland.