Hutting

A short poetic documentary film, exploring alternative lifestyles in the form of the Scottish subculture of 'hutting'.
What inspires people to adopt a more basic way of living? Is it the freedom, the beautiful landscapes, the escape from 9-5 or all three? What do you think? Comments and feedback welcome.
For higher quality the video is also on Vimeo. :)
vimeo.com/user10909089
Executive Producer: Robin Small
Producer: Tom Copland
Director: Will Roberts
Edited by: Colette Moore and Tom Whittle
Camera by: Tom Jones
Researched by: Colette Moore
Sound by: Will Roberts

[@johnny.breborn622]

as bairns wee made hutties good times

[@WilliamRobertsFilms]

Thanks very much, glad you liked it, I think the volume is better on my Vimeo channel:
I will post the link in the video description

[@Pau1Ru55311]

I leave with more questions than answers. For example, do the folks stay there all year round or is it weekend getaways in the main. I pass by here often and have been tempted to pop in. I hold an allotment, and it's a similar vibe.
From a film-making point of view, I would love to get in about the edit. I think there is a much stronger 3-4 minutes bursting to get out. I think a revisit to get more of the personalities, who huts, rather than how just tranquil it is.
I think it's a great story and a good bit of work. I also think there is revisit in here.
May I ask, was this a student project or done as a personal project?

[@WilliamRobertsFilms]

Hi there,
thank you for your feedback. The documentary was produced on a budget of £50 and shot in two days as a student piece. I agree there is strong potential for a shorter cut and this is something we are considering.
Thanks again,
Will

[@WoodomainJeremyBroun]

When my grandfather set up the Carbeth huts in the 1920's the rules were strictly that the huts were not a primary residence. Check out my video as I believe the same is true today: Oor Scotland - a view of Carbeth

[@WilliamRobertsFilms]

Thanks, means a lot :) x

[@tonys7119]

Hi try find copy of when carbeth was on tv years ago

[@MartinDoyle]

Great documentary. I know the hutters have had a hard time with the landowner. Enjoyed this. Only comment would be the volume level seems low compared to other videos, but that's a minor niggle :-)