A GAELIC short film competition received a record number of entries in 2020, as budding young filmmakers across the country took to their cameras.
A total of 104 entries were made for the FilmG competition with organisers, MG ALBA and Skye-based Canan Graphics Studio (CGS), impressed by the diversity of them, including the first from the Isle of Man in their native Manx Gaelic.
Filmmakers were supported with virtual workshops, online resources and augmented reality workbooks right up until the deadline. Bord na Gaidhlig, the national Gaelic development and advisory body, also gave additional support to the project so young people across Scotland could continue to engage with workshops and mentoring, despite Covid-19 restrictions.
Judging this year has taken place entirely over video conferencing. The judges scrutinised each entry for storytelling skill, creative use of language and visual impact to create a shortlist. The judges will then select the finalists and winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on March 19, which will be premiered on BBC ALBA for the first time ever.
Voting is open across both the Youth and Open categories and can be found at filmg.co.uk.
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