FilmG, the Gaelic short film competition was launched on Friday 27 June 2008, by actor Tony Kearney, star of River City. The launch took place at the Grosvenor Cinema in Glasgow.
The competition is MG ALBA’s first creative project following the adoption of its new identity. It aims to uncover new onscreen and behind camera talent for the new Gaelic digital service which is expecting to be on air in early autumn. FilmG is not only an exciting chance for existing and would-be film makers to showcase their talent, but also provides new opportunities for Gaelic language and culture in the digital age.
FilmG will have professional, amateur and children’s categories and will be open until 1 December 2008. Judging will take place after this date. As well as £35,000 in cash prizes, MG ALBA will offer winning teams the chance to develop broadcast pilots for the new Gaelic channel.
FilmG will culminate in a spectacular awards party in January 2009 at FÀS, Sabhal Mòr Ostaig’s centre for Gaelic culture and creative industries on the Isle of Skye.
Though the finished shorts must be in Gaelic, the FilmG team will be at hand to help non Gaelic speaking entrants team up with Gaelic speakers in order to complete their projects.
Film making workshops on various aspects of short film making will be organised throughout the competition period and professional mentors will be contactable on the website,
http://www.filmg.co.ukFilmG is a Cànan concept for MG ALBA (Meadhanan Gàidhlig Alba)
For more information go to
http://www.filmg.co.uk
