THE MAKERS of a contemporary Cornish-language short film are asking the public to get behind them via a forthcoming crowdfunding campaign.

Told in Kernewek, Pewas Uter (Uter’s Prize) by Ankow Pictures is a coming-of-age story about family, legacy and the choices we make when the past refuses to stay buried.

A young man on the threshold of adulthood finds himself "piskey led" - magically tricked and led astray - during a Cornish hurling match, forcing his father to confront an ancestral debt and decide what prize truly matters.

The film begins with the raw chaos of a hurling match before descending into something stranger, darker and more surreal.

Pewas Uter is inspired by the traditional droll or folk tale of Uter Bosence and the Piskey. The story is written and directed by Truronian Tommy Creagh, while producer Andrew Nile is overseeing aspects including raising finances and marketing.

The pair were introduced by Screen Cornwall earlier this year, and Andrew recalls: “Initially, the film wasn’t in the Cornish language and there were no plans to do so, but it was a natural evolution once we started work – it felt integral to the story and the landscape.”

“We currently have a hefty script edit underway, after which we hope to work with Cornwall Council's Cornish Language Office to translate it.”

Filming is due to begin in February 2027, with locations including St Columb Major – home of hurling – Trencrom Hill near St Ives. Casting has begun with Chloe Endean (Bait, Long Way Back) confirmed in a supporting role.

A £16,000 Kickstarter campaign is a key part of the finance required to bring the project to fruition, with the pair also applying for external grant funding. This goes live on October 19, with early engagement encouraged via the "Notify me on Launch" button.

To donate, visit www.kickstarter.com and search for Pewas Uter.