Always on
This project successfully funded on 26th January 2026, you can still support them with a donation.
Gum Short Film
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Aim
An independent short film exploring the relationship between the body and sexuality.
We are a group of independent Scottish based filmmakers who are making a queer short film that explores the themes of identity, sexuality and the relationship with the body. This project is not part of a course or for a University assignment but is rather a passion project for all of those involved with the film. Our goal for this film is simple, to make a movie! A movie that we feel needs to be made now as it touches upon subject matter that is personal and shines a light on the trauma and resolve of a marginalized community that is being continually berated by society and neglected by the powers at be. As filmmakers we feel it is our duty to put onto the screen faithful and respectable stories that are yes, at times hard to swallow, but nevertheless need to be told and represented in mainstream media so they can comfort, engage, educate and transport a wider audience. Our project aims to bring together a slew of queer and independent filmmakers, artists and expertise from across Scotland to create a meaningful and unique story about a queer experience that is often stereotypical and misrepresented in media.
The message of the film and the overall project is one of belonging. A feeling that everyone, no matter race, sexuality, gender and age has had to navigate at some point in their life. It is because of this that we invite everyone to be a part of the project and to share in the joy of aiding a project that aims at creating a safe space for queer creatives and showcasing their voices in such a powerful and admired art-form like film.
Your support and contribution to the project will enable us to make this film a reality. All funding and donations will go directly to the project and ensure we get the kit, locations, cast and materials we need in order to bring our vision to life!
ABOUT THE FILM:
Synopsis: On a night out two men navigate a sprawling nightclub looking for a midnight hookup. Finding themselves in a secluded bathroom everything appears normal until one of the men uncontrollably loses his teeth.
Themes: belonging, shame, sexuality
THE CREW:
Writer/Director
JACK-MURRAY BIRRELL
Co-Producers
FRANCIS MACKENZIE
LUCA KERR
Director of Photography
ROBYN THOMSON
Production Designer
LAURA ADRIENNE BACHMANN
Art Director + Costume Designer
JUNO GLOVER
Sound Designer + Co-Editor
ANDREW ROBERT MURRAY
Co-Editor
BRONTE ROSE
Casting Director
ELLIE SHINE
Intimacy Coordinator
AIMEE THOMPSON
Funding method
Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made