Seachd is now available on DVD (R2)!

We’re delighted to announce that Seachd: The Inaccessible Pinnacle is now available to buy or rent on DVD. The film is currently available in Region 2 (European) format with English, Scottish Gaelic, Irish Gaelic and Welsh subtitles.

The DVD also includes:
* The original short film - “Foighidinn: The Crimson Snowdrop” - from which Seachd grew
* Director’s commentary with Simon Miller and Angus Peter Campbell
* Deleted scenes
* Interviews with cast and crew
* Footage from the Ceilidh after the premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival

You can buy the DVD right now at these online stores:

Buy from Amazon:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Seachd-Inaccessible-Pinnacle-Simon-Miller/dp/B000Z9ED2W

Buy from Play:
http://www.play.com/DVD/DVD/4-/3516745/Seachd-The-Inaccessible-Pinnacle/Product.html

Buy from HMV:
http://www.hmv.co.uk/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?ctx=280;-1;-1;-1&sku=743963

Buy from Zaavi:
http://www.zavvi.co.uk/seachd-Seachd-The-Inaccessible-Pinnacle/826425/q.r10.1/p.jsf

And also from Borders, Moviemail and Blockbuster

Comments

[Brian]

Maduinn mhath,
I am puzzled by the "Region 2 European Format" category. Does that mean I will be unable to play the DVD on an American player?
I know with the VHS tapes we had to do conversions...is it the same with DVDs? I am one Yank that would love to purchase and view SEACHD.
Hopefully I will be able to soon or else as the oran luaith goes; "Tha mulad orm fhein!"
Tapadh leibh a chairdean,
:-) Brian Ceanadach

PS: I have asked other entities this but may as well throw it out to you too...Will the BBC ever have such TV programs as Baird nan Orain or history programs like Cogadh is Ceol for sale?

BK

[Simon Miller]

Here's the Wikipedia entry on DVD region codes so you can read the full details:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DVD_region_code

But, in summary, yes there are (silly) region codes embedded in DVDs that distributors use to enable them to hold regional rights to DVDs. Currently Seachd only has a UK and Irish distribution deal and so Region 2 (European region) is the format for the DVD.

You can play any region of DVD if you have a "multi region" DVD player (they are becoming more common). Here's one an Amazon.com for $27.95!

http://www.amazon.com/Durabrand-DVD-1002-Multi-Zone-Multi-Region-Progressive/dp/B000GWD32E/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=audio-video&qid=1209132860&sr=1-5

We are working with an international sales agent to distribute Seachd in the US and hope to announce a deal soon. In the meantime if you are in the US (or elsewhere) you can buy from Amazon marketplace (where sellers distribute worldwide) here:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B000Z9ED2W/ref=dp_olp_2

Hope this helps!

[Simon Miller]

Not sure about BBC projects, but with the new Gaelic TV channel coming soon I bet they will be available on DVD - if not directly for download...

[Jenn MacCormack]

I saw it when it was shown in Bangor, N. Wales, and have been gushing about it to friends, family and fellow students ever since.

What really pleased me is that the DVD subtitles are not only in English, but Irish Gaelic, Scots Gaelic and Welsh. THAT is what I want to see more of in future!