Night is Day - Superheroes, villains, gangsters, vampires and demons...in Glasgow?

"Night is Day" is a ongoing project of mine, my baby, if you will. It started in about 2005 when I was on the BBC Training Programme, "E-Force", at the old BBC building in Queen Margaret Drive, Glasgow. I read about a competition to make a trailer for a film that wasn't made yet. Liking the idea of "making movies", I decided to come up with an idea about a superhero in Glasgow. I was fed up of kitchen sink dramas that has plagued Scottish filmmaking and decided that if London could have Doctor Who and Cardiff could have Torchwood (although Torchwood would come later...) then why can't Scotland have a superhero?

So, Jason Mackenzie was born! 

Originally a short film with an entirely different cast, "Night is Day" would eventually go on to feature Chris Summers as Jason, our superhero, a normal Glaswegian who is left by his girlfriend, gets drunk and walks across the road only to get knocked down by a car. Left in a wheelchair for months, he decides he wants to change his bad fortune and is contacted by the mysterious Ames, a good demon who has the ability to tell the future. Jason finds Ames and asks to have bad things stop happening to him. Ames agrees and puts a lightning demon into Jason.

Jason finds himself with the ability to see someone's future just by touching them. He gets a mind numbing vision of their imminent peril and saves the day. Oh, did I mention he can create lightning in his hand?

We shot the first series in 2006 and once all the special effects, music and sound effects were finished, we put it out on DVD in about 2007 where it is available to buy at www.nightisday.com. Here's a trailer:

"Night is Day", a unique self-funded sci-fi series from Scotland! The series takes you to a normal city, filled with superheros, supervillains, demons, vampires, and gangsters, filled with action, drama and stunning special effects.

Now in to its second series, the show continues to explore the world of Jason Mackenzie, Glasgow's superhero, who was once a down on-his-luck Glaswegian, left by his girlfriend, forcing him into depression which led him to being hospitalised by a horrific accident. From there Jason met Ames, a mysterious demon in human form, who gave Jason the power of a demon so he could fight to keep us safe.

In 2008 we started planning series 2, which would upgrade from 6 episodes of random length, to 7 episodes, each lasting 25 minutes. It took us around 8 months to finish filming and due to the complex special effects needed, only now is it starting to reach the finish line - with the last two episodes now having the special effects finished.

Here's a few trailers and clips to whet your appetite!

I'm the writer and director of "Night is Day", an on-going sci-fi series with no funding, following the adventures of a Glaswegian superhero with the power of lightning and foresight.

For two years now Jason has been forced into a world of crime and supernatural demons. Now as his quest to find the girl he lost, Jason must fight supervillains, vampires and maybe even his own family.

Jason is not alone, as DCI Charles Sloan, DI Iain Mullan and DI Billy Shipton are on the case to stop the evil Mr. Philips at any cost!

Series 1 is available on DVD at http://www.nightisday.com and series 2 will be launched in the summer.

Jason Mackenzie is back in Scotland's low-budget sci-fi adventure series. After hunting down rogue demons with his guide, Sakura, Jason continues his mission to find his friend, Amy, who has mysteriously vanished. But it won't be easy for Jason as Mr. Philips works on his evil scheme to bring evil demons into our world. Jason isn't alone however as recovering alcoholic DCI Charles Sloan and his team, DI Iain Mullan and DI Billy Shipton are on the case. But just who is this mysterious girl Caitlyn? Series 2 launches this summer - http://www.nightisday.com

"Night is Day" is a self-funded superhero drama series shot in Glasgow and surrounding areas in Scotland. Following on from the first series, which started as a web series, but is now available on DVD, series 2 picks up 8 months later with Jason Mackenzie, Glasgow's superhero, chasing down rogue demons who are on the loose, while trying to find his friend, Amy Campbell, who was kidnapped by a mysterious cult. Mr. Philips is determined to complete his plan for world domination, forcing DCI Sloan, DI Mullan and Inspector Shipton to stop him. Series 2 will be launched in Spring 2010 on DVD and a full length feature film is now in the works - www.nightisday.com

Okay that's enough for this blog, next time: "Night is Day - The Movie"!