A young documentary maker from East Kilbride has won her first top prize in a prestigious Gaelic short film competition. Securing first place in the over 18 category for Best Film in this year’s prestigious Gaelic short film competition, FilmG, was Kayleigh Bell’s documentary, Sealladh mo Sheanair , which explores her 'Grandfather’s Perspective' through a series of interviews.
This is Kayleigh's first win in this category at the FilmG Awards.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now. Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Winners were announced to an audience of almost 500 filmmakers, industry professionals, and FilmG devotees in the Lomond Auditorium of the SEC in Glasgow and was hosted by BBC ALBA stars Lana Pheutan and Hannah McKirdy who saw winners crowned across 16 categories.Kayleigh said: “I’m quite shocked I won - I thought all the nominees were fantastic.
I still can’t quite believe it."It’s my first time winning FilmG ever and I’m so glad it was with a personal story – my Granda would have been very proud and I think he’d be very happy to see himself on TV."This win has been really encouraging - I’ve definitely got lots of ideas and plans for next year’s competition.” Glasgow-based production company, Lost Rollerskate Pictures, picked up the award for Best Story (-18) for their film, A bheil thu an sin? (Are you there?) .
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