The Golden Spurtle

CONSTANTINE COSTI | AUSTRALIA | 2026 | 1'15"

Once a year, contenders from around the globe descend on a picturesque village in the Scottish Highlands to compete for the title of World Porridge Champion. Amid intense rivalries, steaming bowls of porridge, and the lives of charmingly eccentric locals, we see a living legacy unfold.

Dating back to neolithic times, few culinary traditions have survived as long as the hearty bowl of morning porridge. Despite its simple recipe of OATS, SALT and WATER there is A LOT that can vary.

Each year the sleepy highland village of Carrbridge awakens with excitement as locals and competitors from around the globe vie for the honour of winning The Golden Spurtle in the World Porridge Making Championships.

For ageing, charismatic, and soon-to-retire protagonist Charlie Miller, this competition means so much more than just a bowl of steaming oats. With ailing health but a responsibility to his fellow porridge committee members, Charlie is on a mission to secure the future of the championships – and his own legacy.

"'impeccable comic timing - A film that will leave you with a lasting glow."

Wendy Ide, Screen International

"'A lovingly crafted film."

Kevin Maher, The Times

Credits

Writer/Director: Constantine Costi
Producers: Rebecca Lamond, John Archer
Executive Producer: Constantine Costi
Editor: James Alcock
Composer: Simon Bruckard
Sound Design: Liam Egan