The Incomer

Set Decoration

Set on a remote Scottish island, two siblings (Gayle Rankin & Grant O’Rourke), survive by hunting sea-birds, re-telling the stories of their ancestors, and defending the isle from dreaded ‘Incomers’. Their world is up-ended with the arrival of an awkward council worker (Domhnall Gleeson), who has come to uproot them from their homeland.

Written & directed by the lovely Louis Paxton, produced by Pilea Pictures (Shirley O’Connor & Emily Gotto) & Wendy Griffin.

Funded by BFI & Screen Scotland with additional support from Little Walnut. Cinematography by Pat Golan & Production Design by Arthur de Borman & Kezia Eales.

Winner of the NEXT Innovator Award at Sundance 2026

Opening film of Edinburgh Film Festival 2026

Dining Room

Living Room

Isla’s Bedroom

Sandy’s Bedroom

Parents’ Bedroom

The Coastguard’s Hut