World Premier of porridge champs documentary at Carrbridge
Carrbridge is going to the movies. Its famous world porridge making championships has made it to the big screen.
And the volunteers who made the event such a success have been invited to a special preview screening of the film documentary which has captured all the magic.
Said spokesman Alan Rankin: “An Australian film crew documented the 2023 event, and the result is a fantastic full-length film. The volunteers’ contribution is integral to the success of the Golden Spurtle, and the organising team have sent out invitations to them.
They will gather in the Village Hall on Thursday, April 3, to experience the excitement first hand, hearing from the director and reliving the competition's highlights, the audience's reactions and the characters of Carrbridge who make the event unique.
“It’s a special opportunity to see the film which has its world premiere at the prestigious CPH:DOX Film Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark. It received principal production funding from Screen Australia, a testament to its quality and appeal.”
The doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start and the volunteers have been invited to bring family, neighbours, or friends for a fun and light-hearted evening.
“The Golden Spurtle”, made by Constantine Costi runs for 75 minutes and has been received as a warm and genuinely funny Scottish film about finding the greatest meaning in the smallest things.
Did you know that you have to stir clockwise when you stir your oatmeal? Otherwise you’re letting the devil into your porridge. Everyone knows that – at least, everyone in the village which for 30 years has hosted the world championships.
This year it’s a special championship because it’s the last time Charlie Miller will be in charge of the festivities.
“His health is failing, and now it’s time for the warm-hearted Scotsman to pass on the spurtle. We are with Charlie and the deeply dedicated World Cup competitors in the weeks leading up to and during the championships, where an incredible cast of characters make culinary creations out of oatmeal, water and salt.
Making the most out of almost nothing is an art that filmmaker Constantine Conti already masters to perfection. It’s impossible not to laugh out loud and shed a tear or two when the oatmeal really starts to burn. But as we all know, the most important thing is not to win, but to be a part of the game.
