Friday 16 September 2011

HOST OF RENOWNED SCOTTISH DIRECTORS AND ACTORS SUPPORTED FILMG WORKSHOPS

A host of tutors, whom have worked on some of Scotland’s finest television programmes, including Eorpa, Still Game, Chewin’ the Fat, the Culture show and Hamish Macbeth, were on hand to offer guidance at this year’s FilmG weekend workshops. 

The workshops took place at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig on the Isle of Skye over the weekend of Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 August and offered the fantastic opportunity for more than 25 budding film-makers to learn essential skills from true professionals.

















Michael Hines, who has previously directed Still Game and River City, said: “It’s great to be back sharing my experiences with such a diverse group of people. It’s apparent to me that FilmG is going from strength to strength.”

Saturday night saw an exciting new development for the FilmG weekend, where tutors came together to shoot a scene in front of the participants.  This master-class brought together many of the skills taught in the individual sessions throughout the weekend, putting into context what participants had been learning. 
















Rachel Kennedy from Back in Lewis and a student studying acting at the University of the West of Scotland, who was a participant in the FilmG workshops, said: “FilmG was a brilliant opportunity to learn from a network with a whole host of passionate and talented people. The location alone was enough to inspire. The range of diverse workshops available meant that you were leaving the weekend with extensive new skills and the confidence and drive to create your own film. I would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone.” 

Tuesday 13 September 2011

How do I make a short film in Gaelic if I don't have any Gaelic?

A very good question, and the answer? TàlantG! A group of Gaelic speakers from across Scotland who are will and able to help you make your film. Whether you are a Gaelic speaker that lacks a little confidence in your language skills, or someone who has no Gaelic at all, TàlantG may be able to offer just the help you need. Some of the services on offer include:

  • Dialogue/Narrative translation or proofing
  • Voice-overs
  • Gaelic speaking actors
  • Gaelic speaking presenters
  • Someone to collaborate with
  • A little help with your Gaelic, in particular, pronunciation

There may also be other ways, not mentioned above, in which TàlantG can be of help to you. If you have a request not covered above, we will certainly look into ways into which we can be of assistance.


Some of our members have been involved with FilmG since it started and continue to enjoy working with film-makers, helping them towards their dream. If you would like help with your film please email us.


TàlantG is always on the look out for more talented Gaelic speakers willing to help those without Gaelic make their films. This could involve acting, voice-over, translation, and general advice. If you are interested in joining TàlantG, or know of someone who might, get in touch at fios@filmg.co.uk.