Cameras ready to roll at Wigtown Book Festival

This year’s Wigtown Book Festival will not only bring authors, talks and events to Scotland’s National Book Town but will also be the backdrop for a new short film.

Director Jessica Fox and cinematographer Ben Please are producing Wigtown – The Movie, a 15-minute piece capturing the festival’s energy and community spirit.

The film will combine scripted elements with unscripted moments featuring locals, visitors, and figures such as Shaun Bythell, owner of Scotland’s largest second-hand bookshop. Festival director Adrian Turpin, leading his final programme before stepping down, said the project reflects the creativity that defines Wigtown.