Pupils at an Aberdeen school have been nominated for a national award after producing a unique short film in Gaelic.
The budding filmmakers, from Gilcomstoun Primary School, made it onto the final shortlist of Gaelic short film competition FilmG for their film “Sgoil Safari”.
A record 75 entries were received in this year’s “best youth group film” category, which has now been whittled down to a final shortlist of four.
This year’s theme for entries was “Treòraich”, meaning guide, or lead, and was interpreted by filmmakers in a variety of clever, funny, serious and inspiring ways.
The Gilcomstoun entry features two pupils who take a safari round their school searching for Gaelic creatures.
Communications manager for MG Alba – which funds the competition – Murdo MacSween said: “Film G is an integral part of the Gaelic media environment, sparking creativity and developing talent to the extent where the next step could be employment and a career working in the sector.”
All the shortlists are available to view on the FilmG website at www.filmg.co.uk, and voting for the people’s choice award is open until January 31.
Winners will be announced at the annual FilmG Awards Ceremony, to be held in the Old Fruitmarket in Glasgow on February 14.
