FilmG Gaelic film contest sees record number of entries

Despite the difficulties caused by the coronavirus pandemic the Gaelic short film competition FilmG  has seen a record number of entries. It has been undertaken on-line in 2020. This is the competition’s thirteenth year, which is run by MG ALBA and Skye-based media company CGS, to encourage the growth of Gaelic media talent. FilmG has developed into an important platform for many people now working within the Gaelic TV and film industry.

Included in the volume of entries, mostly from young people across Scotland, 104 in total, FilmG has also had the first ever entry from the Isle of Man (Manx: Mannin) in their native Manx Gaelic language. The judges have been scrutinising each of the entries for storytelling skill, creative use of language and visual impact to create a shortlist of entrants. The judges will then select the finalists and the winners will be announced at the awards ceremony in Stornoway (Scottish Gaelic: Steòrnabhagh). There won't be a physical 'live' awards ceremony this year due to coronavirus so the FilmG awards will be premiered on BBC ALBA for the first time ever on Friday March 19th, 2021.

More information can be obtained from the FilmG website image above coursesy of that site.