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Clune Park estate in Port Glasgow used as backdrop for final film before demolition
Overview
Filmmaker Alessio Avezzano used the derelict Clune Park housing estate in Port Glasgow, often nicknamed 'Scotland's Chernobyl', as the setting for his post-apocalyptic sci-fi horror comedy short, Behind, just as demolition was announced. Built a century ago for shipyard workers, the estate had largely stood empty for years due to a dispute between private landlords and the local council. The self-funded film, inspired by accidental 'butt dialling', explores themes of phone addiction and pandemic responses, and has since toured international film festivals.
Key points
- Filmmaker Alessio Avezzano shot scenes for his sci-fi horror comedy short, Behind, at the derelict Clune Park estate in Port Glasgow.
- The estate, nicknamed 'Scotland's Chernobyl', was filmed on the exact day it was announced that demolition crews were moving in.
- Clune Park was built a century ago for shipyard workers but became frozen in time due to a long-running dispute between private landlords and the local council.
- The plot of Behind was inspired by accidental 'butt dialling' and incorporates satirical elements addressing phone addiction and pandemic responses.
- The self-funded short film stars Jade McDonald and has toured international film festivals, winning best international short at the Roswell Shorts Festival in New Mexico.