A Lanarkshire schoolboy is taking his first steps into the world of acting.Young Shae McGuigan began treading the boards just before lockdown after shooting his scenes for short film Whale Heart, which recently scooped awards at the Scottish Short Film Awards.Proud mum Claire said: “He absolutely loves it and did really well.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 “In Whale Heart he played the main character as a youngster and we had to go down to Troon to film it.“He was really pleased when he found out the film had won the awards.“But the main thing is that it’s given him a lot of confidence, Shae is quite a quiet boy but he really enjoys being in front of the camera.”The eight-year-old, who attends Our Lady and St Francis Primary School in Carfin, is also set to star in another independent film The Difference Between Us.The IMDB sypnosis states that the film tells the story of a young black man, raised in the secluded Highlands of Scotland by white adoptive parents.When he moves to Glasgow, he must leave his protective bubble behind and learn what being black in the modern world truly means.Claire added: “I studied acting a number of years ago and keep an eye on various groups and saw a casting call for The Difference Between Us.“I asked Shae if he wanted to have a go at it and he jumped at the
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