£30,000 funding for FilmG schools’ training programme

Victor MacConnell, MG ALBA Chairman Maggie Choineagan, The First Minister Alex Salmond, Seumas Mehan.

This year’s FilmG training programme for schools will soon be underway thanks to the provision of £30,000 funding from the Scottish Government, in addition to the £20,000 already pledged by Bòrd na Gàidhlig.  The highly successful series of workshops managed by Cànan and delivered through the medium of Gaelic throughout Scotland, will be initiated when schools return after the summer break.

The project, now in its fifth year, has seen an increase in the number of films submitted by young people each year, and in 2012/13 the training programmes hopes to encourage in excess of the 50 films produced in the 12-17 category last year.

The total funding of £50,000 will ensure the quality and range of FilmG’s training, and continue to develop inspiring new films as well as encourage a new generation of Gaelic-speaking film makers.

With the focus on using Gaelic in fun and innovative settings, young people will learn new skills through the language. The training will incorporate all aspects of production for drama and documentary projects, including story development, scripting and performance skills as well as organisational skills and technical expertise.  FilmG will also raise an awareness of exciting career paths for young Gaelic speakers throughout the country.

If your are a Gaelic speaker aged between 12 and 17, and would like FilmG to visit your school or youthgroup, visit our website at www.filmg.co.uk or get in touch at fios@filmg.co.uk.