ABOUT THE PRODUCTION
The Low Road is Seeing the Magic Productions first feature film. Our motivation was to create a movie with meaning; to tell a powerful and compelling story that gives voice to the thousands of people across the world affected by self-harm and suicide.
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The script was based on lived experience, much of the story leaning into Sophie, our producer's, personal history, along with real-life stories from family and friends.
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In addition to crafting a cinematic story that deeply moves and inspires audiences, we wanted to shine a ray of light into the dark place of suffering with mental health.​
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Filmed on location in the Trossachs and Highlands of Scotland in Summer 2023, The Low Road showcases some of Scotland's most iconic and spectacular scenery. Utilising the power of the wilderness to enhance the emotional storytelling of Ellie's inward journey, our protagonist is transformed by her time in nature.
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PRODUCTION TEAM
THE MAKING OF THE LOW ROAD
A LARGE PRODUCTION-VALUE MOVIE ON A SHOESTRING BUDGET.
We pulled off the impossible with this film! Pulling together and incredible cast from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS) and working with a dedicated small crew we shot over three glorious weeks in May/June (a feat for the Scottish weather!)
It continued to surprise and move us that with every person that we reached out to for support or use of a location, they had a story of a family member who had either taken their life or been affected by suicide.
