Blacklisted: Scottish Thriller Blends Talent, Industry

0:00It's April 28th, I'm Cory with the story, and this is Edinburgh News Today, your AI-powered local news. A MiG-Dilla production out of Edinburgh is gearing up for its first big feature film, Black Listed, with principal photography kicking off this September, right in the city. This psychological thriller dives into the gritty world of the modern entertainment biz, following a Black Listed Hollywood director chasing redemption, across Europe through a tangled bond with his lead actress. The story hits hard on themes like ambition, identity, objectification, and sacrifice, all wrapped in a neon-war vibe. Is the company's push for a sustainable Scottish production setup, aiming to hit international screens while building momentum in the local indie? Scene Bringing together talent from the UK and US, the cast stars, Melena Abilova, as rising actress Jen and Jermaya Jackson as director Vince with support. From Irish performer Freya O'Horo and Edinburgh Newcomer, Nero Williams, Scottish Moroccan

1:01director, Zakaria El Bahi, leads, drawing from his indie film and video game roots. The team behind the scenes includes producers, Kate Zekkely, Oliver Rodder, Bethany Jordan Morrell, Neil Hardy, and Ima Kravanga, plus cinematographer. Simon Williams and crafting visuals that amp up the tension and pull viewers deep into the narrative. With his homegrown project, blending diverse voices and real industry feels, Blacklisted lookset to spark that next wave of Scottish cinema making, noise on the global stage.