The shortlist for the 2010 Film G Awards have been announced ahead of this year’s awards ceremony which will be held in The Old Fruitmarket in Glasgow on Friday 18 February 2010.

Western Isles schools were well represented again in the competition, which is run by MG ALBA and is in its third year.  Comhairle nan Eilean Siar co-ordinated Gaelic script writing, filming and editing training for Western Isles schools.  In collaboration with Community Education and Museum nan Eilean, Sgoil Lionacleit has secured two nominations for ‘Best Script’ and ‘Best Interpretation of Competition Theme’.
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Convener, Alex MacDonald said:

“I am delighted that the Western Isles pupils are again well represented in this nation-wide competition.  In Film G’s inaugural year, Western Isles schools performed well and Castlebay Community School emerged as winners of the ‘Best Film’ category with Sgoil Lionacleit winning ‘Best Script’ at last years awards ceremony.  This is an excellent competition which develops the skills of our youngsters, and their schools and community groups are to be commended for their hard work.  It only serves to highlight the opportunities in the Gaelic media and creative sector and it is encouraging that we have so many talented youngsters in our islands. I wish all the pupils every success at the prize giving”.

To view this year’s films visit www.filmg.co.uk.