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Feature Film

Horror

Six strangers gather in a remote cabin for a late-night storytelling game meant to confront their deepest fears, until a chilling twist reveals the true horror has been in the room with them all along.

 

THE TALES WE TELL is a feature-length horror film that marks the birth of a new nightmare... an original horror icon ready to carve out a permanent place in the genre.

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Feature Film

Horror

A group of friends arrive at a rundown camp on a lake in the woods where years earlier a series of unsolved brutal counselor murders took place.

WELCOME TO SUMMER CAMP is a return to the classic 80's style camp slasher film, flipping the script in a savage game of survival where the hunters become the hunted.

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Vertical Micro-Series

Comedy

Through a secret crack in the wall of an Off-Broadway theatre, a troupe of stage-struck rats perform scrappy versions of Broadway’s biggest hits atop a wobbly, makeshift stage.

THEATER RATS is a fast, fun, colorful animated vertical micro-series packed with 2-minute parodies of beloved plays and musicals… gloriously reimagined to make you smile.

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Feature Film

Thriller

In a remote Icelandic research facility, an astrophysicist and her daughter experience the terrifying collapse of the outside world.

 

TIME’S UP is a relentless end-of-the-world thriller, as nature turns violently against humanity and survival becomes a race against forces no one can understand… and no one can stop.

About

We’re passionate movie-lovers on a mission to help talented filmmakers bring their stories to life. Our approach? We find standout short films—bold, original, in high value genres—and help turn them into full-length features.

We select one short film at a time to champion. And if selected, we’ll help you package, pitch, and promote your film to our network of investors, supporters, and creatives—working together to raise the funds to produce your feature film and secure its distribution.

Got a powerful short and a feature script to match? Let’s talk!

Want to see if your film qualifies?

Features

We're doing things differently.

Led by a serial entrepreneur who’s generated millions for himself and his partners, The Scotch-Irish Connection is driven by the belief that amazing stories aren’t just told—they’re sold. With a sharp eye for what sells, we turn great short films into once in a lifetime opportunities... and fan favorite feature length movies.

How do we do it?

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What can this mean to you?

Collective risk with potential to recoup up to 160% of principal, receive a 37% tax deduction, and enjoy a pro-rata share of 50% of the backend.

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Who we are.

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When people ask me if I went to film school, I tell them,
'No... I went to films.'
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Quentin Tarantino

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General
Partner

Colin
McDonald

Executive Producer Behind 2024's Most Award-Winning Horror Short; Author/Producer of One of 2023's Top Amazon Business Audiobooks

Dr. Colin T. McDonald is a world-renowned stroke specialist, former Harvard professor, and visionary thinker whose career defies convention. As an inventor, author, and serial entrepreneur, he’s pioneered groundbreaking innovations in brain science and beyond—earning recognition not only for his clinical precision but for his bold ideas that push boundaries. A fearless investor with a passion for building the future, Dr. McDonald brings curiosity, creativity, and courage to every endeavor. Known as much for his free-spirited nature as his intellectual firepower, he inspires those around him to dream big, act boldly, and live with purpose.

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Partner
 

Kal
McRae

Signature Storyteller, Marketer for Academy Awards, Nickelodeon, Disney, Grammy Awards, Electronic Arts Campaigns

Kal McRae is a storyteller known for creating bold, innovative, breakthrough campaigns for start-ups, midcaps, and Fortune 100's. A seasoned marketing professional and visionary business leader, Kal has collaborated with some of the world’s most iconic brands—including the Academy Awards, Coca-Cola, Disney, EA, SpaceX, the California Angels, Nickelodeon, the Ryan Seacrest Foundation, the NBA, The ESPYS, the Grammy Awards, and the Girl Scouts. With a passion for connecting brands to culture and creativity, Kal brings stories to life that captivate, engage, and leave a lasting impact.

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Producer

Brenda
Zamzow

Former Sony Pictures & 20th Century Television Executive; Managed Internationally Syndicated Television Operations

Brenda Zamzow, as a dynamic entertainment executive, helped build the financial and operational backbone behind globally recognized film and television content. From co-creating Fox’s documentary production division to overseeing major internationally syndicated television operations, Brenda's leadership includes key roles at Sony Pictures Entertainment, Twentieth Television, FoxStar Productions, and Van Ness Films. Known for her sharp financial acumen and entrepreneurial edge, she turns complexity into clarity—driving execution, growth, and lasting impact on a global scale.

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Producer
 

Katie
Gerber

Helped Raise Millions for Start-Ups and Entertainment Companies; Led Campaigns for Disney, Pixar, Sony, Adobe, Target, Pioneer

Katie Gerber is a Los Angeles-based communications strategist and founder of Dopamine Group, with 25 years of experience building brands across technology and entertainment. As former president of PMBC Group and Venture PR, she has built and led teams at public companies including Disney, Sony, and Adobe, and guided countless VC-backed startups from early stage through growth. Today, she specializes in helping companies raise capital across the full spectrum - from VC and institutional rounds to Reg D private placements and public crowdfunding campaigns under Reg CF and Reg A+.

Plus an unbelievable team of advisors, investors, and industry pros.

Thinking about investing
in a movie?

We're always looking for people who love movies, want to support them, and are ready to go on a creative journey with us.

Heads Up: High Risk
Investing in start-ups of any kind through equity crowdfunding is exciting—but it’s also highly risky. Films The Scotch-Irish Entertainment invest in are true start-up feature films in a volatile and uncertain industry. 

This site and any corresponding marketing information may include bold predictions and forward-looking statements about movies, strategies, comparables, genres, and potential profits. These are based on historical evidence but also on current assumptions and beliefs that can quickly change with updated, real-time data. Words like “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” and “intend” signal future hopes—not guarantees. Actual outcomes could be wildly different. Don’t rely too heavily on these statements—they reflect only the moment in which they were made, and there's no promise they’ll be updated. Do your own research. Don't invest money you can't afford to lose. And ask questions.

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