Mythic Picnic
@mythicpicnic.bsky.social
Indie studio, born on YouTube
Aiming for the silver screen
Midgies • Straw • Behind • Isleanders • Mamahuhu
Aiming for the silver screen
Midgies • Straw • Behind • Isleanders • Mamahuhu
First behind-the-scenes look at my short film, Behind.
Taken in April, here we are playing back cinematographer Gavin White’s beautiful first shot of production.
🍑🍑🍑
Taken in April, here we are playing back cinematographer Gavin White’s beautiful first shot of production.
🍑🍑🍑
August 29, 2025 at 11:37 AM
First behind-the-scenes look at my short film, Behind.
Taken in April, here we are playing back cinematographer Gavin White’s beautiful first shot of production.
🍑🍑🍑
Taken in April, here we are playing back cinematographer Gavin White’s beautiful first shot of production.
🍑🍑🍑
The End is Rear.
First look at the concept poster for Behind, a post-apocalyptic satire two years in the making.
Written and directed by Alessio Avezzano
Festivals incoming 2025/26.
#BehindFilm #FirstLook #ShortFilm #IndieFilm #GenreCinema #PostApocalyptic #FilmPoster
First look at the concept poster for Behind, a post-apocalyptic satire two years in the making.
Written and directed by Alessio Avezzano
Festivals incoming 2025/26.
#BehindFilm #FirstLook #ShortFilm #IndieFilm #GenreCinema #PostApocalyptic #FilmPoster
May 2, 2025 at 8:48 PM
The End is Rear.
First look at the concept poster for Behind, a post-apocalyptic satire two years in the making.
Written and directed by Alessio Avezzano
Festivals incoming 2025/26.
#BehindFilm #FirstLook #ShortFilm #IndieFilm #GenreCinema #PostApocalyptic #FilmPoster
First look at the concept poster for Behind, a post-apocalyptic satire two years in the making.
Written and directed by Alessio Avezzano
Festivals incoming 2025/26.
#BehindFilm #FirstLook #ShortFilm #IndieFilm #GenreCinema #PostApocalyptic #FilmPoster
WE ARE FUNDED! 🎉
Thank you to everyone who backed, shared, encouraged, and believed in Straw — you’ve brought Grimshore Isle to life.
We’re now in InDemand if you still want to join the cult!
From the bottom of our hearts — thank you.
👉 igg.me/at/strawfilm...
#IndieFilm
Thank you to everyone who backed, shared, encouraged, and believed in Straw — you’ve brought Grimshore Isle to life.
We’re now in InDemand if you still want to join the cult!
From the bottom of our hearts — thank you.
👉 igg.me/at/strawfilm...
#IndieFilm
April 28, 2025 at 6:51 PM
WE ARE FUNDED! 🎉
Thank you to everyone who backed, shared, encouraged, and believed in Straw — you’ve brought Grimshore Isle to life.
We’re now in InDemand if you still want to join the cult!
From the bottom of our hearts — thank you.
👉 igg.me/at/strawfilm...
#IndieFilm
Thank you to everyone who backed, shared, encouraged, and believed in Straw — you’ve brought Grimshore Isle to life.
We’re now in InDemand if you still want to join the cult!
From the bottom of our hearts — thank you.
👉 igg.me/at/strawfilm...
#IndieFilm
We’re over 80% funded — so close to making STRAW a reality!
If you’ve been thinking about jumping in, now’s the time.
Every pledge and every share in these final hours makes a massive difference.
igg.me/at/strawfilm...
#indiehorror #indiefilm #horrorcomedy #indiegogo
If you’ve been thinking about jumping in, now’s the time.
Every pledge and every share in these final hours makes a massive difference.
igg.me/at/strawfilm...
#indiehorror #indiefilm #horrorcomedy #indiegogo
April 26, 2025 at 8:51 AM
We’re over 80% funded — so close to making STRAW a reality!
If you’ve been thinking about jumping in, now’s the time.
Every pledge and every share in these final hours makes a massive difference.
igg.me/at/strawfilm...
#indiehorror #indiefilm #horrorcomedy #indiegogo
If you’ve been thinking about jumping in, now’s the time.
Every pledge and every share in these final hours makes a massive difference.
igg.me/at/strawfilm...
#indiehorror #indiefilm #horrorcomedy #indiegogo
When Alistair met Pyramid Head...
Turns out, even cultists appreciate good manners.
Join the cult (and support indie horror)
igg.me/at/strawfilm...
Final 4 days of our IndieGoGo! Help us smash the target and bring this darkly funny nightmare to life!
#PyramidHead #indiefilm #horrorcon
Turns out, even cultists appreciate good manners.
Join the cult (and support indie horror)
igg.me/at/strawfilm...
Final 4 days of our IndieGoGo! Help us smash the target and bring this darkly funny nightmare to life!
#PyramidHead #indiefilm #horrorcon
April 24, 2025 at 9:47 AM
When Alistair met Pyramid Head...
Turns out, even cultists appreciate good manners.
Join the cult (and support indie horror)
igg.me/at/strawfilm...
Final 4 days of our IndieGoGo! Help us smash the target and bring this darkly funny nightmare to life!
#PyramidHead #indiefilm #horrorcon
Turns out, even cultists appreciate good manners.
Join the cult (and support indie horror)
igg.me/at/strawfilm...
Final 4 days of our IndieGoGo! Help us smash the target and bring this darkly funny nightmare to life!
#PyramidHead #indiefilm #horrorcon
Alistair’s trying to stay positive about his very modest table at Horror Con Scotland…
Support his redemption arc and help us cross the finish line 👉 igg.me/at/strawfilm...
We’re in the last 5 days of our IndieGoGo and almost at our target — let’s rally! #indiefilm #indiehorror #scottishhorror
Support his redemption arc and help us cross the finish line 👉 igg.me/at/strawfilm...
We’re in the last 5 days of our IndieGoGo and almost at our target — let’s rally! #indiefilm #indiehorror #scottishhorror
April 23, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Alistair’s trying to stay positive about his very modest table at Horror Con Scotland…
Support his redemption arc and help us cross the finish line 👉 igg.me/at/strawfilm...
We’re in the last 5 days of our IndieGoGo and almost at our target — let’s rally! #indiefilm #indiehorror #scottishhorror
Support his redemption arc and help us cross the finish line 👉 igg.me/at/strawfilm...
We’re in the last 5 days of our IndieGoGo and almost at our target — let’s rally! #indiefilm #indiehorror #scottishhorror
We’re in the FINAL 7 DAYS to fund STRAW — our darkly funny cult horror short!
Help indie horror stay weird and become part of the cult 👉 igg.me/at/strawfilm... #indiefilm #indiehorror #supportindiefilm
Help indie horror stay weird and become part of the cult 👉 igg.me/at/strawfilm... #indiefilm #indiehorror #supportindiefilm
April 22, 2025 at 8:22 AM
We’re in the FINAL 7 DAYS to fund STRAW — our darkly funny cult horror short!
Help indie horror stay weird and become part of the cult 👉 igg.me/at/strawfilm... #indiefilm #indiehorror #supportindiefilm
Help indie horror stay weird and become part of the cult 👉 igg.me/at/strawfilm... #indiefilm #indiehorror #supportindiefilm
We’re buzzing to have the brilliant Gavin White on board as Director of Photography for STRAW.
This marks the third narrative collaboration between Gavin and Alessio. Gavin is the embodiment of that golden rule: work with good people who know their sh*t.
This marks the third narrative collaboration between Gavin and Alessio. Gavin is the embodiment of that golden rule: work with good people who know their sh*t.
April 14, 2025 at 10:31 AM
We’re buzzing to have the brilliant Gavin White on board as Director of Photography for STRAW.
This marks the third narrative collaboration between Gavin and Alessio. Gavin is the embodiment of that golden rule: work with good people who know their sh*t.
This marks the third narrative collaboration between Gavin and Alessio. Gavin is the embodiment of that golden rule: work with good people who know their sh*t.
£10,000 raised. 68 backers. 14 days left.
Thank you to everyone who came by our booth at Scotland Horror Con—our first ever con!
But we’re not done yet. There’s still a way to go to hit our target.
🎥 Link here: igg.me/at/strawfilm...
#FolkHorror #IndieFilm #ShortFilm #SupportIndieFilm
Thank you to everyone who came by our booth at Scotland Horror Con—our first ever con!
But we’re not done yet. There’s still a way to go to hit our target.
🎥 Link here: igg.me/at/strawfilm...
#FolkHorror #IndieFilm #ShortFilm #SupportIndieFilm
April 14, 2025 at 9:22 AM
£10,000 raised. 68 backers. 14 days left.
Thank you to everyone who came by our booth at Scotland Horror Con—our first ever con!
But we’re not done yet. There’s still a way to go to hit our target.
🎥 Link here: igg.me/at/strawfilm...
#FolkHorror #IndieFilm #ShortFilm #SupportIndieFilm
Thank you to everyone who came by our booth at Scotland Horror Con—our first ever con!
But we’re not done yet. There’s still a way to go to hit our target.
🎥 Link here: igg.me/at/strawfilm...
#FolkHorror #IndieFilm #ShortFilm #SupportIndieFilm
Surprise — we’re not just making Straw…
BEHIND is officially in production. 🍑💥
While Straw marches forward with your support, we’ve also been secretly charging ahead with Behind — a surreal lo-fi sci-fi horror we’ve been waiting far too long to tell.
BEHIND is officially in production. 🍑💥
While Straw marches forward with your support, we’ve also been secretly charging ahead with Behind — a surreal lo-fi sci-fi horror we’ve been waiting far too long to tell.
April 7, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Surprise — we’re not just making Straw…
BEHIND is officially in production. 🍑💥
While Straw marches forward with your support, we’ve also been secretly charging ahead with Behind — a surreal lo-fi sci-fi horror we’ve been waiting far too long to tell.
BEHIND is officially in production. 🍑💥
While Straw marches forward with your support, we’ve also been secretly charging ahead with Behind — a surreal lo-fi sci-fi horror we’ve been waiting far too long to tell.
Alistair thinks Grimshore Isle has everything you could possibly want.
✅ Fresh-caught fish, daily.
✅ Endless oats — for strength, of course.
✅ Brother Berrold and his unctuous spoons.
If that sounds like a dream holiday, you might already be one of us.
igg.me/at/strawfilm...
✅ Fresh-caught fish, daily.
✅ Endless oats — for strength, of course.
✅ Brother Berrold and his unctuous spoons.
If that sounds like a dream holiday, you might already be one of us.
igg.me/at/strawfilm...
April 3, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Alistair thinks Grimshore Isle has everything you could possibly want.
✅ Fresh-caught fish, daily.
✅ Endless oats — for strength, of course.
✅ Brother Berrold and his unctuous spoons.
If that sounds like a dream holiday, you might already be one of us.
igg.me/at/strawfilm...
✅ Fresh-caught fish, daily.
✅ Endless oats — for strength, of course.
✅ Brother Berrold and his unctuous spoons.
If that sounds like a dream holiday, you might already be one of us.
igg.me/at/strawfilm...
Alistair Straw contemplates an ancient island tradition… or maybe he’s just trying to get both toes in his mouth.
Watch the full campaign & back the film: igg.me/at/strawfilm/x
Watch the full campaign & back the film: igg.me/at/strawfilm/x
April 2, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Alistair Straw contemplates an ancient island tradition… or maybe he’s just trying to get both toes in his mouth.
Watch the full campaign & back the film: igg.me/at/strawfilm/x
Watch the full campaign & back the film: igg.me/at/strawfilm/x
Alistair Straw—humble islander, loving son… spiritually devoted foot pointer.
#StrawFilm #FolkHorror #ScottishFilm #IndieHorror #SupportIndieFilm #CultVibes #DarkComedy #ScottishCinema #TheWickerMan #Midsommar #A24Horror #WeirdCinema #FilmTok #IndieFilmmaking #BehindTheScenes #BritishHorror
#StrawFilm #FolkHorror #ScottishFilm #IndieHorror #SupportIndieFilm #CultVibes #DarkComedy #ScottishCinema #TheWickerMan #Midsommar #A24Horror #WeirdCinema #FilmTok #IndieFilmmaking #BehindTheScenes #BritishHorror
April 1, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Alistair Straw—humble islander, loving son… spiritually devoted foot pointer.
#StrawFilm #FolkHorror #ScottishFilm #IndieHorror #SupportIndieFilm #CultVibes #DarkComedy #ScottishCinema #TheWickerMan #Midsommar #A24Horror #WeirdCinema #FilmTok #IndieFilmmaking #BehindTheScenes #BritishHorror
#StrawFilm #FolkHorror #ScottishFilm #IndieHorror #SupportIndieFilm #CultVibes #DarkComedy #ScottishCinema #TheWickerMan #Midsommar #A24Horror #WeirdCinema #FilmTok #IndieFilmmaking #BehindTheScenes #BritishHorror
Straw has found its Producer!
We’re thrilled to welcome the brilliant Serena to the team as Producer of STRAW. Serena Gardner makes her return to the world of Scottish horror, following her wild ride with Midgies. #indiefilm #strawfilm #indiehorror
We’re thrilled to welcome the brilliant Serena to the team as Producer of STRAW. Serena Gardner makes her return to the world of Scottish horror, following her wild ride with Midgies. #indiefilm #strawfilm #indiehorror
March 26, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Straw has found its Producer!
We’re thrilled to welcome the brilliant Serena to the team as Producer of STRAW. Serena Gardner makes her return to the world of Scottish horror, following her wild ride with Midgies. #indiefilm #strawfilm #indiehorror
We’re thrilled to welcome the brilliant Serena to the team as Producer of STRAW. Serena Gardner makes her return to the world of Scottish horror, following her wild ride with Midgies. #indiefilm #strawfilm #indiehorror
We just hit 10,000 views on our campaign video for Straw!
Now we’re aiming to hit 50% funded, and we’re almost there. If you’ve been thinking of pledging (or joining the cult), now’s the time:
👉 igg.me/at/strawfilm...
And as always, sharing this post is just as helpful.
Now we’re aiming to hit 50% funded, and we’re almost there. If you’ve been thinking of pledging (or joining the cult), now’s the time:
👉 igg.me/at/strawfilm...
And as always, sharing this post is just as helpful.
March 25, 2025 at 1:08 PM
We just hit 10,000 views on our campaign video for Straw!
Now we’re aiming to hit 50% funded, and we’re almost there. If you’ve been thinking of pledging (or joining the cult), now’s the time:
👉 igg.me/at/strawfilm...
And as always, sharing this post is just as helpful.
Now we’re aiming to hit 50% funded, and we’re almost there. If you’ve been thinking of pledging (or joining the cult), now’s the time:
👉 igg.me/at/strawfilm...
And as always, sharing this post is just as helpful.
We’re bringing our folk horror comedy STRAW to life through crowdfunding—help us make indie horror happen! 🩸🎬
👉 Watch the full teaser & back the campaign: [Link in Description]
#IndieHorror #IndieFilm #SupportIndieFilm #Filmmaking #Crowdfunding #HorrorMovies #HorrorFans
👉 Watch the full teaser & back the campaign: [Link in Description]
#IndieHorror #IndieFilm #SupportIndieFilm #Filmmaking #Crowdfunding #HorrorMovies #HorrorFans
March 20, 2025 at 12:02 PM
We’re bringing our folk horror comedy STRAW to life through crowdfunding—help us make indie horror happen! 🩸🎬
👉 Watch the full teaser & back the campaign: [Link in Description]
#IndieHorror #IndieFilm #SupportIndieFilm #Filmmaking #Crowdfunding #HorrorMovies #HorrorFans
👉 Watch the full teaser & back the campaign: [Link in Description]
#IndieHorror #IndieFilm #SupportIndieFilm #Filmmaking #Crowdfunding #HorrorMovies #HorrorFans
Check out how our flamethrower prop for Midgies was brought to life by the insanely talented team at Rebel Base Creations. #IndieFilm #PracticalEffects #Flamethrower #BehindTheScenes #Filmmaking #MovieProps#IndieHorror #FilmProps
November 21, 2024 at 6:22 PM
Check out how our flamethrower prop for Midgies was brought to life by the insanely talented team at Rebel Base Creations. #IndieFilm #PracticalEffects #Flamethrower #BehindTheScenes #Filmmaking #MovieProps#IndieHorror #FilmProps
Dead Pigs, a film that brilliantly captures the complex layers of modern China. Directed by Cathy Yan, Dead Pigs premiered at Sundance in 2018, receiving critical acclaim internationally for its sharp, satirical lens on China’s rapid urbanization and class divide.
#ChineseCinema #FilmDiscussion
#ChineseCinema #FilmDiscussion
November 13, 2024 at 8:52 PM
Dead Pigs, a film that brilliantly captures the complex layers of modern China. Directed by Cathy Yan, Dead Pigs premiered at Sundance in 2018, receiving critical acclaim internationally for its sharp, satirical lens on China’s rapid urbanization and class divide.
#ChineseCinema #FilmDiscussion
#ChineseCinema #FilmDiscussion
Hi BlueSky! We’re Mythic Picnic, starting out on YouTube with comedy and now trying to make features. Filmmaking is a tough road, but we’re sharing every step of the way. Follow us to see the journey—success or epic fail—unfold. 🎬 #MythicPicnic #IndieFilm #FollowOurJourney #filmmaking
November 13, 2024 at 9:34 AM
Hi BlueSky! We’re Mythic Picnic, starting out on YouTube with comedy and now trying to make features. Filmmaking is a tough road, but we’re sharing every step of the way. Follow us to see the journey—success or epic fail—unfold. 🎬 #MythicPicnic #IndieFilm #FollowOurJourney #filmmaking