One of the most loved films at this year’s Sydney Film Festival and Melbourne International Film Festival, THE GOLDEN SPURTLE will be released in Australian cinemas on 11 December 2025.
THE GOLDEN SPURTLE delves into the quirky yet heartfelt traditions of the sleepy Scottish Highland village of Carrbridge, home to the annual World Porridge Making Championships. Each year, local residents and competitors from across the globe gather to vie for the coveted title of World Porridge Champion.
Amid simmering rivalries and steaming bowls of oats, the film offers a charming portrait of the eccentric locals who keep the town’s legacy alive. Featured also are the International competitors who arrive on the scene with bold plans to push the boundaries of porridge to new heights, including Sydney local chef Toby Wilson, who is trying his hand in the competition for a second time.
THE GOLDEN SPURTLE is directed by Australian filmmaker Constantine Costi and is produced by Rebecca Lamond and John Archer and the film is a Hytra Films and Hopscotch Films production. Principal production and development funding was provided by Screen Australia and developed with the assistance of Screen NSW and financed with the assistance of Documentary Australia.