A cinematic journey through the depths of Scotland's soul
Highland Bandits and childhood friends Gaibrail and Fearghas need weapons for defence but also for the silver mine they plan to raid. Kidnapped and press ganged into service on a Liverpool slave ship bound for Senegambia they must survive the cruelty of the slavers and find a way back to their friends and the man who betrayed them.
This is the story of eight friends as they fight the English, the French and each other for the right to be free
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WHY THIS STORY - NOW
It asks a simple question with no easy answer:
What are we willing to sacrifice to survive — and who do we become when we do?
Help Bring Clan Before Culloden to Life
Clan Before Culloden is an ambitious, independently created historical drama — and now, we’re inviting you to be part of its journey.
Why We Need Your Help
Independent storytelling only exists because of community support.
Your backing allows us to fund the essential elements that make this project possible:
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Professional filming and sound recording
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Original score and immersive sound design
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Bespoke illustration and visual world-building
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Post-production, editing, and distribution
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Fair pay for the artists and technicians bringing the story to life
This campaign isn’t just about finishing a project — it’s about proving the strength of the concept, building an audience, and creating a clear pathway toward TV commissioning.
Every contribution helps us take Clan Before Culloden one step closer to the screen — and brings you inside the story through exclusive backer perks along the way.
Join the clan. Help make it happen.
Clan. Before Culloden is an original historical drama concept set in the lawless Highlands of 18th-century Scotland, developed as a video podcast with a full cast of actors, and incorporating graphic illustrations and a powerful original soundtrack, it is designed as a proof of concept for future television commissioning.
The story follows a group of childhood companions turned outlaws, bound by loyalty and shared history, whose allegiances fracture under the pressures of ambition, love, and survival.
At its center is Gaibrail, a morally complex leader navigating power, responsibility, and betrayal in a world where reputation is currency and every choice carries consequences.
The video podcast format allows the creative team to explore character, tone, and world-building in a bold, accessible way — combining cinematic performance, original score, bespoke illustration, and immersive sound design. This approach not only engages audiences directly but also serves as a tangible demonstration of the project’s visual language, narrative voice, and thematic scope.
Conceived as a stepping stone toward television development, the project is structured to showcase long-form storytelling potential, ensemble character arcs, and serial drama longevity. Its themes — loyalty, identity, ambition, and belonging — resonate beyond period setting, offering contemporary relevance while drawing deeply from Scotland’s cultural landscape and oral storytelling traditions.
Developed by an experienced, multidisciplinary team of writers, performers, producers, and technical artists, the project champions independent production while maintaining high production values. It is positioned to attract audience engagement, critical interest, and industry attention, with clear pathways for expansion into a commissioned television series.
This is a story built to live now — and to grow.
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Clan Before Culloden is ready to take its next step — and we can’t do it alone.
Follow the link to Indiegogo, join the clan, and help bring this story of loyalty, ambition, and survival to life.
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Every contribution helps shape the future of the story.
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