Indigo Deep – film project set, filmed and made in Scotland; crowdfunding campaign appeal
Spiderman has been spinning his webs across Glasgow this summer as movie crews descended on the city to film the latest arachnid adventure Brand New Day, but home-grown talent has also been busy getting some footage in the can.
Indigo Deep is a bold new independent Scottish sci-fi action thriller – and the talented team behind it is inviting you to be part of the action to help bring it to a global audience.
Those behind Indigo Deep may not have pockets as deep as the likes of Marvel and Sony, but the passion for putting Scotland on the movie map is no less powerful.
The film centres around an ordinary struggling working class family, who get thrust into dangerous extraordinary circumstances when a desperate father drowning in debt, makes a wrong decision that spirals out of control and puts his family in direct path with substantial danger. That danger takes the form of charismatic Rothgar Kane, a man who simultaneously mingles with and manipulates high society, whilst ruthlessly running an underground mob of organised crime.
With Scottish, British, American, Nigerian and Hungarian talent, there’s a diverse background for those involved, but the goal is the same – to complete filming and get the show onto big and small screens in Scotland, the UK. Its makers hope this will prove a catalyst to create work opportunities and showcase and promote emerging skilled diverse independent creatives, who work and are based in Scotland.
Having self-funded the production so far and completed roughly 40% of filming, the team has launched an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign to appeal to individual and corporate sponsors, with a target of £22,000 to finish the remaining 60% of filming and be able to achieve good-quality post-production.
Meet the team
Director and Writer – Joseph Joseph Iyore is a Nigerian-American filmmaker now based in Scotland, who has over 15 years of experience across multiple countries in writing, directing, music, acting, and martial arts.
His previous work includes contributions to BBC’s Keeping It Up, BBC’s TV series Guilt, and directing and writing shorts.
Indigo Deep is Joseph’s most ambitious project so far and he has intentionally collaborated closely with emerging promising talent.
He is inspired by writers and filmmakers like Quentin Tarantino, Ryan Coogler, Guillermo del Toro and leans towards genres including action, sci-fi, supernatural, thriller and horror. His style of filmmaking is a raw and unvarnished, blending harsh realism with visceral, high-impact action.
This film is my heart and vision on screen, every frame shaped with love, risk, dedication, and sacrifice. Supporting Indigo Deep isn’t just backing a movie, it’s empowering independent filmmakers to break through and build a lasting creative future.
Producer – Lois
Born and raised in Scotland, Lois is a multifaceted creative professional with a strong background in photography, project coordination, and team leadership.
For Lois, this film is a commitment to nurturing Scotland’s independent film community and championing diverse voices, especially as a woman navigating the challenges of the industry.
She said response from people in Glasgow so far had been amazing, with those within the creative industry and outside lending their expertise and support from the likes of Media Dog and Café Gandolphi, who allowed them to film the restaurant scene to the fight-scene trainers from Griphouse.
Local Supporters
Keith Devlin – Visual Effects (VFX) With over 20 years of experience, including work on Mission: Impossible, Keith brings world-class expertise to Indigo Deep. So far, he has crafted the VFX for the gunfight scene, applying his skills to support and elevate the project’s vision. His technical knowledge is vital in helping bring the film’s action to life while managing the realities of an independent production.
David Diley – Colour Grading Specialist David is an accomplished colourist with over ten years’ experience working with major brands like Red Bull and on various independent films. His “story-first” approach to colour grading is crucial in shaping Indigo Deep’s gritty, atmospheric style.
The Griphouse – Fight Training & Choreography The team worked with The Griphouse Scotland, an MMA gym known for its skilled fighters and expert training. Guy Ramsay, owner and trainer, alongside trainer Mark Coyle, worked closely with Joseph and the cast to develop and choreograph the fight sequences.
Several fighters featured in Indigo Deep come from The Griphouse and Combat International, adding real home-grown combat experience to the film. Their hands-on support has been essential in bringing authenticity and intensity to the action scenes.
Next steps and how you can support
Money raised through the Indiegogo crowdfund will be used to complete the final filming days and essential post-production work.
Lois said: “Your support is crucial in helping us finish this project and amplify independent Scottish filmmaking with fresh voices and stories.”
To contribute or learn more, visit the campaign page here and follow them on Instagram and Tik Tok at @indigodeep_series or on Facebook @indigodeep.series.