In this supernatural thriller series, listeners will follow Lockie, a charismatic con man who escapes to St Kilda with the promise that this time he’ll change his ways. Unfortunately, the island and its unusual inhabitants have other ideas. He seeks redemption and they seek a saviour, but you know what they say - no change without sacrifice.
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This is a crossover episode with Forgive Me!
Cormac is on vacation in the US and finds himself attracted to the gates of another god.
You can follow the drama as it unfolds @thekilda all over social media. Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss the first episode!
The Secret of St Kilda: https://thesecretofstkilda.carrd.co/ Forgive Me: https://roguedialogue.com/
Written by Naomi Clarke
Production Assistant and Transcripts by Chloe Hendry
PERFORMANCES:
Rhys Lawton as Cormac
Casey Callaghan as Father Ben
Josh Rubino as Father Klem
Dialogue editing by Bob Raymonda and Michael Ireland.
Sound design, score, and mixing by Adam Raymonda.
The Secret of St. Kilda credits music by Shane Rutherfoord-Jones.
The Forgive Me! logo was designed by Sam Twardy.
And Scott McCartney designed the Secret of St. Kilda logo.
TRANSCRIPTS:
thesecretofstkilda.carrd.co/#transcripts
Content Warnings:
smoking
religion
referenced cult indoctrination
light swearing
referenced animal death
referenced illness
referenced murder
referenced immolation
heavy biblical references
emetophobia warning
xenophobia
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Bonus: Michael and Naomi Q&A Part Two
Episode 5
Thursday, August 24, 2023 • Duration 31:55
Michael and Naomi answer supporter questions in Part Two of the TSOSK Creator Q and A.
Transcript found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xYGSexywBtb6R48V3vF8xl4ecv1bO-xT8BnQMUF40oE/edit?usp=drive_link
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Trailer
Season 1 · Episode 1
Sunday, January 29, 2023 • Duration 01:15
The Secret of St Kilda: Trailer
Written by Naomi Clarke & Michelle Kelly
You can follow the drama as it unfolds @thekilda all over social media. Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss the first episode!
All the links for The Secret of St Kilda: https://thesecretofstkilda.carrd.co/
Starring:
Alasdair Stuart as Narrator
Alan Burgon as Lockie
Erika Sanderson as Wee Mary
Michelle Kelly as Niyathi
Meabh de Brun as Andromeda
Shogo Miyakita as Georgie
Amina Koroma as Amy
Ben Meredith as Mathias
Content warnings:
Death and Dying: Sacrifice mention.
Unreality: Second person point of view, Memory loss mentioned.
SFX: Sounds of distress and discomfort, Sounds of physical violence.
Physical violence: Blood, knife mention.
Miscellaneous: Cult themes.
Link to Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IdiPT7lGWbN3Q9CFC9sF-vs5yEcnDPA8ly1YBKrDpCk/edit?usp=share_link
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The following music was used for this media project:
Music: Cinema Blockbuster Trailer 15 by Sascha Ende
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Bonus: Michael and Naomi Q&A Part One
Episode 4
Saturday, January 14, 2023 • Duration 43:17
Michael and Naomi answer supporter questions in Part One of the TSOSK Creator Q and A. Part Two coming soon.
You can follow the drama as it unfolds @thekilda all over social media. Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss the first episode!
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Episode 10: Unity
Season 1 · Episode 10
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 • Duration 37:41
As Andromeda’s condition continues to deteriorate, the rest of the islanders take part in a scavenger hunt that they hope will lead to the Sigh - and Andromeda’s cure. Tensions run high, lives are at stake, and familial bonds are tested as Lockie and the Hirtans prepare to make the ultimate sacrifice.
Find out in this week's episode of The Secret of St Kilda.
You can follow the drama as it unfolds @thekilda all over social media. Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss the first episode!
All the links for The Secret of St Kilda: https://thesecretofstkilda.carrd.co/
Written by Naomi Clarke
Directed by Michael Ireland.
Sound Design by Michael Ireland & Tracy Barnett
Sound Composition by Michael Ireland
Theme by Shane Rutherfoord-Jones
Vibe Checks by Naomi Clarke
Production Assistant and Transcripts by Chloe Hendry
PERFORMANCES:
Alan Burgon as Lockie
Alasdair Stuart as Narrator
Danilo Battistini as Sacha
Dean Kenneth as Robbie
Erika Sanderson as Wee Mary
Méabh de Brún as Andromeda
Michelle Kelly as Niyathi
Rhys Lawton as Ender Findlay
Sam Yeow as Angelique
Shogo Miyakita as Georgie
And Oscar as Toast the cat
TRANSCRIPTS:
thesecretofstkilda.carrd.co/#transcripts
Content Warnings:
Sounds of suffering and illness
Discussions of chronic condition
Discussions of death
Explicit expression of cult beliefs
Innuendo
Major character deaths
Ritual sacrifice
Graphic descriptions of gore
General warning for cult indoctrination
EXPANDED CONTENT WARNINGS ARE FURTHER BELOW AND ALSO CONTAIN SPOILERS
Attributions:
The Secret of St Kilda Theme by Shane Rutherfoord-Jones
https://www.shanerutherfoordjones.com/
Adrift Among Infinite Stars, Discovery, Emergent, Monomyth 9: The Fall, The Old Ones, Wayfarer and What We Don’t Say by Scott Buckley https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/
Ice And Snow by Rafael Krux
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5317-ice-and-snow-
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Voice In The Night by Rafael Krux
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5608-voice-in-the-night-
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
SFX Provided by Freesound.org
Further content warnings:
Faith healing
Child abuse
Human sacrifice
Stabbing
Blood
Character death (child)
Graphic descriptions of a corpse
Delusional thought
Second degree murder
Heavy crying
Hearing voices
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Episode 9: Service
Season 1 · Episode 9
Tuesday, February 22, 2022 • Duration 37:47
With her beloved island community beginning to unravel, Andromeda is forced to make a difficult decision. Still bruised from Amy’s parting words, the island ladies take Lockie under their wing for some much-needed downtime. And Mathias takes desperate action…
Find out in this week's episode of The Secret of St Kilda.
You can follow the drama as it unfolds @thekilda all over social media. Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss the first episode!
All the links for The Secret of St Kilda: https://thesecretofstkilda.carrd.co/
Written by Naomi Clarke
Directed by Michael Ireland.
Sound Design by Michael Ireland & Tracy Barnett
Sound Composition by Michael Ireland
Theme by Shane Rutherfoord-Jones
Vibe Checks by Naomi Clarke
Production Assistant and Transcripts by Chloe Hendry
Made possible by our Kickstarter Backers
PERFORMANCES:
Alan Burgon as Lockie
Alasdair Stuart as Narrator
Ben Meredith as Mathias
Dean Kenneth as Robbie
Erika Sanderson as Wee Mary
Méabh de Brún as Andromeda
Michelle Kelly as Niyathi
Sam Yeow as Angelique
Shogo Miyakita as Georgie
TRANSCRIPTS:
thesecretofstkilda.carrd.co/#transcripts
Content Warnings:
Sounds of pain and distress
Unwanted romantic advances
Classism
Kidnapping
Drowning
Stabbing
Major character death
Choking
General warning for cult indoctrination
Incest
Attributions:
The Secret of St Kilda Theme by Shane Rutherfoord-Jones
https://www.shanerutherfoordjones.com/
Absolution and Goliath by Scott Buckley https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/
Celtic Dream by Frank Schröter
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6461-celtic-dream
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Devonshire Waltz Moderato by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7916-devonshire-waltz-moderato
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Ending Hours by Rafael Krux
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5406-ending-hours-
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Executioner by Alexander Nakarada
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8436-executioner
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Soothing Banshees by Tim Kulig
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8811-soothing-banshees
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
The In-Between by Alexander Nakarada
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8643-the-in-between
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
SFX Provided by Freesound.org
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Episode 8: Family
Season 1 · Episode 8
Tuesday, February 15, 2022 • Duration 35:58
After the events of last week, things can only get better, right? However, when his past comes knocking, will Lockie be man enough to face his estranged daughter? Or will the ties to his new friends put too much pressure on an already strained relationship?
Find out in this week's episode of The Secret of St Kilda.
You can follow the drama as it unfolds @thekilda all over social media. Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss the first episode!
All the links for The Secret of St Kilda: https://thesecretofstkilda.carrd.co/
Written by Naomi Clarke
Directed by Michael Ireland.
Sound Design by Michael Ireland & Tracy Barnett
Sound Composition by Michael Ireland
Theme by Shane Rutherfoord-Jones
Vibe Checks by Naomi Clarke
Production Assistant and Transcripts by Chloe Hendry
Made possible by our Kickstarter Backers
PERFORMANCES:
Alan Burgon as Lockie
Alasdair Stuart as Narrator
Amina Koroma as Amy
Ben Meredith as Mathias
Dean Kenneth as Robbie
Erika Sanderson as Wee Mary
Méabh de Brún as Andromeda
Michelle Kelly as Niyathi
Sam Yeow as Angelique
Shogo Miyakita as Georgie
TRANSCRIPTS:
thesecretofstkilda.carrd.co/#transcripts
Content Warnings:
Physical violence
Verbal threat
Unhealthy familial relationships
Discussions of death
Heights
Unsafe extreme sport practises
General warning for cult indoctrination
Attributions:
The Secret of St Kilda Theme by Shane Rutherfoord-Jones
https://www.shanerutherfoordjones.com/
Monomyth 3 by Scott Buckley https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/
A Brazilian Lover by MusicLFiles
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8781-a-brazilian-lover
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Classical Piano Waltz Of Butterflies by MusicLFiles
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7553-classical-piano-waltz-of-butterflies
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Dreamy Piano Fantasy by Rafael Krux
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5635-dreamy-piano-fantasy-
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Precious Moments by Rafael Krux
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5588-precious-moments-
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Sad Swan by Horst Hoffmann
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8974-sad-swan
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
The Viscante Hit by Philip Rice
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6822-the-viscante-hit
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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Episode 7: Co-operation
Season 1 · Episode 7
Tuesday, February 8, 2022 • Duration 32:42
Niyathi arrives to collect Lockie for their crypt-robbing caper, but will he be there to greet her, or does he need a grave of his own? Another piece of the puzzle falls into place for Andromeda’s curse
Find out in this week's episode of The Secret of St Kilda.
You can follow the drama as it unfolds @thekilda all over social media. Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss the first episode!
All the links for The Secret of St Kilda: https://thesecretofstkilda.carrd.co/
Written by Naomi Clarke
Directed by Michael Ireland.
Sound Design by Tracy Barnett
Sound Composition by Michael Ireland
Theme by Shane Rutherfoord-Jones
Vibe Checks by Naomi Clarke
Production Assistant and Transcripts by Chloe Hendry
Made possible by our Kickstarter Backers
PERFORMANCES:
Alan Burgon as Lockie
Alasdair Stuart as Narrator
Amina Koroma as Amy
Axandre Oge as Preston
Erika Sanderson as Wee Mary
Méabh de Brún as Andromeda
Michelle Kelly as Niyathi
TRANSCRIPTS:
thesecretofstkilda.carrd.co/#transcripts
Content Warnings:
Gun shot
Character death
Discussions of death and the afterlife
Desecration of remains
Excessive alcohol consumption
Additional SFX Warning:
Kissing noises
Attributions:
The Secret of St Kilda Theme by Shane Rutherfoord-Jones
https://www.shanerutherfoordjones.com/
Falling Together, She Moved Mountains, Solstice and Undertow by Scott Buckley https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/
Cinematic Suspense Series Episode 008 by Sascha Ende®
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7669-cinematic-suspense-series-episode-008
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Dark Piano And Cello by MusicLFiles
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8899-dark-piano-and-cello
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Ghosties by Tim Kulig
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8489-ghosties
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Hor Hor by Alexander Nakarada
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4739-hor-hor
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Lost Place Atmospheres 001 by Sascha Ende®
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7664-lost-place-atmospheres-001
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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Episode 6: Forgiveness
Season 1 · Episode 6
Tuesday, February 1, 2022 • Duration 32:51
Returning home after the perfect day, Lockie finds his past waiting for him. Will he finally confront the past that pushed him to St Kilda, or will he and Wee Mary pay the ultimate price?
Find out in this week's episode of The Secret of St Kilda.
You can follow the drama as it unfolds @thekilda all over social media. Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss the first episode!
All the links for The Secret of St Kilda: https://thesecretofstkilda.carrd.co/
Written by Naomi Clarke
Directed by Michael Ireland.
Sound Design by Michael Ireland & Tracy Barnett
Sound Composition by Michael Ireland
Theme by Shane Rutherfoord-Jones
Vibe Checks by Naomi Clarke
Production Assistant and Transcripts by Chloe Hendry
Made possible by our Kickstarter Backers
PERFORMANCES:
Alan Burgon as Lockie
Alasdair Stuart as Narrator
Axandre Oge as Preston
Erika Sanderson as Wee Mary
Marguerite Kenner as Mama Laveau
Marie Anello as Esther
Sarah Golding as Bessie
TRANSCRIPTS:
haggisanddragons.com/transcripts
Content Warnings:
Threats of violence
Deceit and manipulation
Gun use
Discussions of chronic condition
Discussions of death
Character death
General warning for cult indoctrination
Attributions:
The Secret of St Kilda Theme by Shane Rutherfoord-Jones
https://www.shanerutherfoordjones.com/
Filaments, Anna’s Theme, Elementary and Inbound by Scott Buckley https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/
Circles In The Sky by Rafael Krux
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5307-circles-in-the-sky-
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Horizon Flare by Alexander Nakarada
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4837-horizon-flare
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Dawn Of The Apocalypse by Rafael Krux
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5627-dawn-of-the-apocalypse-
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
I Will Remember You by MusicLFiles
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8005-i-will-remember-you
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Sentimental Upbeat Piano by MusicLFiles
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8884-sentimental-upbeat-piano
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Degenerate Blues by Alexander Nakarada
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4781-degenerate-blues
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Pirates Of The Quarantine by Alexander Nakarada
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6030-pirates-of-the-quarantine
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Porch Blues by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4232-porch-blues
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Ghosties by Tim Kulig
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8489-ghosties
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
SFX Provided by Freesound.org
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Episode 5: Curiosity
Season 1 · Episode 5
Tuesday, January 25, 2022 • Duration 31:53
As Andromeda, Lockie, and Niyathi continue to unravel secrets about Andromeda’s lineage, Angelique and Wee Mary discuss the morality of selling cat food to a traitor, and the sexual appeal of promiscuous priests. Meanwhile, an unexpected visitor makes his way to St Kilda…
Find out in this week's episode of The Secret of St Kilda.
You can follow the drama as it unfolds @thekilda all over social media. Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss the first episode!
All the links for The Secret of St Kilda: https://thesecretofstkilda.carrd.co/
Written by Naomi Clarke
Directed by Michael Ireland.
Sound Design by Michael Ireland & Tracy Barnett
Sound Composition by Michael Ireland
Theme by Shane Rutherfoord-Jones
Vibe Checks by Naomi Clarke
Production Assistant and Transcripts by Chloe Hendry
Made possible by our Kickstarter Backers
PERFORMANCES:
Alan Burgon as Lockie
Alasdair Stuart as Narrator
Amina Koroma as Amy
Axandre Oge as Preston
Erika Sanderson as Wee Mary
Michelle Kelly as Niyathi
Meabh de Brun as Andromeda
Oscar as Toast the Cat
Sam Yeow as Angelique
TRANSCRIPTS:
thesecretofstkilda.carrd.co/#transcripts
Content Warnings:
Discussions of chronic conditions
Discussions of deaths of family members
SFW discussions of NSFW content
Threats of violence
Gun use
General warning for cult indoctrination
Additional SFX Warning:
Kissing noises
Attributions:
The Secret of St Kilda Theme by Shane Rutherfoord-Jones
https://www.shanerutherfoordjones.com/
Reverie and Vengeance by Scott Buckley https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/
Spy Glass by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4410-spy-glass
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Dramatic Sad Piano by MusicLFiles
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8812-dramatic-sad-piano
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Contemplative Raindrops by Tim Kulig
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8476-contemplative-raindrops
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
SFX Provided by Freesound.org
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