A GLASGOW-BASED filmmaker has launched a crowdfunding appeal to complete a unique production.

Tom Gentle wants to adapt a short story called In the Fall, based on the trials of one poverty-stricken family as it wrestles with the decision to sell their ageing, pit-horse.

The tale, which is the work of Canadian writer Alistair Macleod is told from a young boy’s perspective as he struggles with the prospect of the loyal animal being sold off to the knacker’s yard.

The Glasgow filmmaker wants to adapt the piece for the Scottish Highlands and islands during the 1920s.

He said: “Alistair Macleod is of Scottish heritage and is a slightly legendary figure in Canadian literature.

“In the Fall is all about the oncoming of ageing and of death for the father, but also a coming of age for the boy as he grasps the difficult decisions of adulthood. 

“It is quite a sombre tale, as is most of Macleod’s work.”

“We are around a quarter of the way to crowdfunding it. 

“It will be shot with an all-Scottish cast and crew, and we are speaking with some high-profile actors for the lead roles.

“At the minute, we are scouting locations and extras will hopefully be recruited from the local area.”

Anyone wishing to contribute to the fund for In the Fall, can visit indiegogo.com/projects/in-the-fall-short-film-canada-literature.