New Films New Talent 2008 - Scottish Screen
New Films New Talent 2008 - Scottish Screen
New Films New Talent 2008 - Scottish Screen
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new films new<br />
talent<br />
BEST OF SCOTTISH SHORTS<br />
<strong>2008</strong><br />
<strong>Scottish</strong> <strong>Screen</strong> is delighted to present<br />
this selection of some of the best short<br />
films from Scotland. The wide range of<br />
styles, themes and genres on offer here<br />
represents the wealth of talent and quality<br />
of filmmaking in the country. Featuring<br />
fiction, documentary and animated films,<br />
many of these titles have already enjoyed<br />
success while others are ripe for discovery.<br />
<strong>Scottish</strong> <strong>Screen</strong> exists to support, develop<br />
and promote the screen industries in<br />
Scotland. That includes nurturing new<br />
talent such as that showcased here.<br />
Many of the films featured have received<br />
investment from <strong>Scottish</strong> <strong>Screen</strong> either<br />
directly or through one of our talent<br />
development initiatives.<br />
We are pleased to help promote these<br />
filmmakers’ work and talents through this<br />
brochure and its accompanying DVD but<br />
do not hold the copyright of any short<br />
films. The filmmakers retain all rights and<br />
are responsible for any distribution. If you<br />
are interested in previewing or screening<br />
any of the work listed here please obtain<br />
permission and a screening copy from the<br />
filmmakers directly through the published<br />
contact details in this brochure.<br />
If you have any queries about the films and<br />
filmmakers please contact<br />
shortfilm@scottishscreen.com.<br />
For general information about short<br />
filmmaking in Scotland, application and<br />
eligibility details visit:<br />
www.scottishscreen.com/shortfilm.<br />
Many of the films in this brochure have<br />
been made through the following talent<br />
development initiatives:<br />
BRIDGING THE GAP 5<br />
Funded by<br />
<strong>Scottish</strong> <strong>Screen</strong> National Lottery<br />
Edinburgh College of Art<br />
<strong>Scottish</strong> Documentary Institute<br />
GMAC SHORTCUTS<br />
Funded by<br />
<strong>Scottish</strong> <strong>Screen</strong> National Lottery<br />
UK Film Council National Lottery<br />
GMAC<br />
INDEPENDENT NATIONAL<br />
LOTTERY INVESTMENT<br />
Funded by<br />
<strong>Scottish</strong> <strong>Screen</strong> National Lottery<br />
<strong>Scottish</strong> <strong>Screen</strong> is a charity registered in Scotland, No: SC026210<br />
SCOTTISH SCREEN 249 West George Street Glasgow SCOTLAND G2 4QE<br />
t: +44 (0)141 302 1700 e: info@scottishscreen.com w: www.scottishscreen.com<br />
<strong>Scottish</strong><br />
Documentary<br />
Institute<br />
Suitable for younger viewers.<br />
Film image on front: The Finger Trap. Directed and Written by Julia McLean. Photo by Julia McLean
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