Councillor Luna Martin has congratulated all the winners and finalists from this year's annual Gaelic short film competition. Presented by Councillor Martin, Argyll and Bute Council sponsored the under 12's category, won this year by Dunvegan Primary School on Skye. A special mention to finalists, Strath of Appin Primary School who made the long journey from Oban to Glasgow and to Amber Blake from Tarbert for taking home three awards including overall best film.
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FilmG 18 winners announced at Glasgow awards ceremony
The winners of FilmG 18 were announced on Thursday night (11th June 2026) at the FilmG Awards, held at the SEC in Glasgow and hosted by BBC ALBA’s Siobhan Sutherland.
The annual Gaelic short film competition awards celebrated filmmakers across its three competitions, -12, -18 and 18+, with awards presented across categories including drama, comedy, factual, heritage, creativity, art, and the FilmG Choice Awards.
A total of 157 films were entered into FilmG this year, with 38 entries in the 18+ competition, 60 in the -18 competition and 59 in the newly introduced -12 competition.
The overall Best Film award in the 18+ competition was awarded to Ceartas by Amber Blake, the first-time entrant who also won the Factual category and the Filmmaker award.
Other 18+ winners included Slàinte! by Choirstaidh NicArtair, for Drama; A Bheil an Cù ag Èisteachd? by Charlotte Rose McNeish, for Comedy; Piuthar Sgàthain by Lucy Keegan, winner of the new Art category; Ainmean-àite Caillte Àrnasdail by Cailean Robertson, which won Heritage; and Faire agus Fuine, with Ró Ó hEadhra winning the Performance award. The 18+ FilmG Choice Award went to Nach Buidhe Dhut, the viral Gaelic hip hop music video, specifically made for FilmG by Limonead.
In the -18 competition, Ophelia by Rachel Rose Munro won Drama, while Ceathrad Bliadhna - Gun Ghearan (Cha Mhòr) by Inverness Royal Academy won Comedy. Ar Cànan ’s Ar Ceòl by Willow NicFhearghais won Factual, and Sgoil Chiùil na Gàidhealtachd by Plockton High School and Sgoil Chiùil na Gàidhealtachd won the Heritage award. Aig Muir by Uilleam MacDhòmhnaill won the Creativity award, Isbeanan Gu Leòr by Castlebay Secondary School won Performance, and the -18 FilmG Choice Award went to Cha do Shèid Gaoth Riamh by The Nicolson Institute.
In the new -12 competition, Na Traoidhtearan Ainmeil by Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig a’ Challtainn in Glasgow won Drama, Salmaidh by Sgoil nan Loch won the Heritage prize, and Mairi Mhòr nan Òran - Bana-ghaisgeach Ghàidhealach by Bun-sgoil Dhùn Bheagain won two awards, for Comedy and for the -12 FilmG Choice Award.
Murdo MacSween, FilmG Project Director, said: “The FilmG Awards are a brilliant celebration of Gaelic filmmaking and of the talent coming through FilmG at every level.
“This year’s winners show exactly why FilmG matters. We saw primary schools, secondary pupils, community voices, emerging filmmakers and more experienced creators all using Gaelic to tell stories in their own way. The standard in the 18+ competition was especially strong, and Amber Blake’s success with Ceartas is a fantastic example of the kind of bold, thoughtful filmmaking that FilmG can help bring forward.
“It was also great to see the new -12 competition work so well in its first year. It gives primary schools a clear space within FilmG, while allowing the -18 competition to focus more closely on high school-age filmmakers. Across all three competitions, there is a lot to be encouraged by.”
Margaret Cameron, Director of Content at MG ALBA, said: “FilmG continues to play an important role in supporting Gaelic voices and developing creative talent for the future.
“The films celebrated at the awards reflect the strength, imagination and range of Gaelic storytelling today. From young people making their first films to emerging filmmakers creating ambitious new work, FilmG gives people a platform to create in Gaelic and to share their stories with audiences across Scotland and beyond.
“MG ALBA is proud to support FilmG and we congratulate all of this year’s winners, nominees and entrants.”
Full list of FilmG 18 winners
-12 Competition
Drama
Na Traoidhtearan Ainmeil - Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig a’ Challtainn
Comedy
Mairi Mhòr nan Òran - Bana-ghaisgeach Ghàidhealach - Bun-sgoil Dhùn Bheagain
Heritage
Salmaidh - Sgoil nan Loch
FilmG Choice Award
Mairi Mhòr nan Òran - Bana-ghaisgeach Ghàidhealach - Bun-sgoil Dhùn Bheagain
-18 Competition
Drama
Ophelia - Rachel Rose Munro
Comedy
Ceathrad Bliadhna - Gun Ghearan (Cha Mhòr) - Acadamaidh Rìoghail Inbhir Nis
Factual
Ar Cànan ’s Ar Ceòl - Willow NicFhearghais
Heritage
Sgoil Chiùil na Gàidhealtachd - Àrd-sgoil a’ Phluic agus Sgoil Chiùil na Gàidhealtachd
Creativity
Aig Muir - Uilleam MacDhòmhnaill
Performance
Isbeanan Gu Leòr - Sgoil Bhàgh a’ Chaisteil
FilmG Choice Award
Cha do Shèid Gaoth Riamh - Àrd-sgoil MhicNeacail
18+ Competition
Drama
Slàinte! - Choirstaidh NicArtair
Comedy
A Bheil an Cù ag Èisteachd? - Charlotte Rose McNeish
Factual
Ceartas - Amber Blake
Art
Piuthar Sgàthain - Lucy Keegan
Heritage
Ainmean-àite Caillte Àrnasdail - Cailean Robasdan
Performance
Faire agus Fuine - Ró Ó hEadhra
Filmmaker
Ceartas - Amber Blake
Best Film
Ceartas - Amber Blake
FilmG Choice Award
Nach Buidhe Dhut - Limonead
All films are available to watch at www.filmg.co.uk.
Buannaichean FilmG 18
Chaidh buannaichean FilmG 18 ainmeachadh air oidhche Dhiardaoin (11 Ògmhios 2026) aig cuirm dhuaisean aig an SEC ann an Glaschu, air a lìbhrigeadh le Siobhan Shutharlanach bho BBC ALBA.
Chomharraich an tachartas luchd-dèanamh fhilmichean thar nan trì farpaisean, -12, -18 agus 18+, le duaisean air an toirt seachad thar roinnean a’ gabhail a-steach dràma, comadaidh, filmichean fìrinneach, dùthchais, cruthachalachd, ealain, agus Duaisean Roghainn FilmG.
Chaidh 157 film a chur a-steach do FilmG am-bliadhna, le 38 film airson 18+, 60 airson -18 agus 59 san fharpais ùr airson -12.
Chaidh an duais airson am Film as Fheàrr ann am farpais 18+ a thoirt do Ceartas le Amber Blake, agus choisinn i cuideachd dà dhuais eile, son roinn fìreannach agus duais airson filmeadair as fheàrr, ged a ’s e a’ chiad turas riamh a chuir i film a-steach gu FilmG.
A-measg buannaichean eile 18+ bha Slàinte! le Choirstaidh NicArtair, airson Dràma; A Bheil an Cù ag Èisteachd? le Charlotte Rose McNeish, airson comadaidh; Piuthar Sgàthain le Lucy Keegan, buannaiche an duais ealain ùr; Ainmean-àite Caillte Àrnasdail le Cailean Robasdan, a bhuannaich airson Dùthchais; agus Faire agus Fuine, le Ró Ó hEadhra a' buannachadh cluiche as fheàrr. Chaidh Duais Roghainn FilmG 18+ gu Nach Buidhe Dhut, am bhideo ciùil hip hop viral Gàidhlig, a chaidh a dhèanamh gu sònraichte airson FilmG le Limonead .
Anns a' cho-fharpais -18, bhuannaich Ophelia le Rachel Rose Munro duais Dràma, agus choisinn Ceathrad Bliadhna - Gun Ghearan (Cha Mhòr) le Acadamaidh Rìoghail Inbhir Nis duais Comadaidh. Bhuannaich Ar Cànan ’s Ar Ceòl le Willow NicFhearghais an duais Fìrinneach, agus choisinn Sgoil Chiùil na Gàidhealtachd le Àrd-sgoil a’ Phluic agus Sgoil Chiùil na Gàidhealtachd an duais airson Dùthchais. Bhuannaich Aig Muir le Uilleam MacDhòmhnaill an duais Cruthachalachd, choisinn Isbeanan Gu Leòr bho Àrd-sgoil Bhàgh a’ Chaisteil an duais airson Cluiche, agus chaidh Duais Roghainn FilmG -18 gu Cha do Shèid Gaoth Riamh le Sgoil MhicNeacail.
Anns a’ cho-fharpais ùr -12, bhuannaich Na Traoidhtearan Ainmeil le Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig a’ Challtainn airson Dràma, choisinn Salmaidh bho Sgoil nan Loch an duais airson Dùthchais agus thog Mairi Mhòr nan Òran - Bana-ghaisgeach Ghàidhealach le Bun-sgoil Dhùn Bheagain dà dhuais, airson Comadaidh agus Duais Roghainn FilmG -12.
Thuirt Murchadh MacSuain, Stiùiriche Pròiseict FilmG: “B’ e comharrachadh sgoinneil a bh’ann de dh’fhilmichean Gàidhlig agus an tàlant a tha a’ tighinn tro FilmG aig gach ìre.
“Tha buannaichean na bliadhna seo a’ sealltainn cho cudromach sa tha FilmG. Chunnaic sinn bun-sgoiltean, sgoilearan àrd-sgoile, guthan coimhearsnachd, luchd-dèanamh fhilmichean ùra agus luchd-cruthachaidh nas eòlaiche uile a’ cleachdadh na Gàidhlig gus sgeulachdan innse nan dòigh fhèin. Bha an ìre anns a’ cho-fharpais 18+ gu sònraichte làidir, agus tha soirbheachas Amber Blake le Ceartas na eisimpleir air leth math den t-seòrsa dèanamh fhilmichean dàna, smaoineachail as urrainn dha FilmG a chuideachadh a thoirt air adhart.
“Bha e math cuideachd a bhith faicinn a’ cho-fharpais ùr -12 ag obair cho math sa chiad bhliadhna aice. Tha e a’ toirt àite soilleir do bhun-sgoiltean taobh a-staigh FilmG, agus aig an aon àm a’ leigeil leis a’ cho-fharpais -18 fòcas nas dlùithe a chur air luchd-dèanamh fhilmichean aois àrd-sgoile. Thar nan trì farpaisean, tha tòrr ri bhrosnachadh.”
Thuirt Mairead Chamshron, Stiùiriche Susbaint aig MG ALBA: “Tha FilmG fhathast a’ cluich pàirt chudromach ann a bhith a’ toirt taic do ghuthan Gàidhlig agus a’ leasachadh tàlant cruthachail airson an ama ri teachd.
“Tha na filmichean a chaidh a chomharrachadh aig na duaisean a’ taisbeanadh neart, mac-meanmna agus farsaingeachd sgeulachdan Gàidhlig an-diugh. Bho dhaoine òga a’ dèanamh a’ chiad fhilmichean aca gu luchd-dèanamh fhilmichean ùra a’ cruthachadh obair ùr àrd-amasach, tha FilmG a’ toirt àrd-ùrlar do dhaoine airson cruthachadh sa Ghàidhlig agus na sgeulachdan aca a cho-roinn le luchd-èisteachd air feadh Alba agus nas fhaide air falbh.
“Tha MG ALBA pròiseil taic a thoirt do FilmG agus tha sinn a’ cur meal-a-naidheachd air buannaichean, tagraichean agus luchd-inntrigidh na bliadhna seo.”
Liosta slàn de bhuannaichean FilmG 18
Farpais -12
Dràma
Na Traoidhtearan Ainmeil - Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig a’ Challtainn
Comadaidh
Mairi Mhòr nan Òran - Bana-ghaisgeach Ghàidhealach - Bun-sgoil Dhùn Bheagain
Dùthchais
Salmaidh - Sgoil nan Loch
Duais Roghainn FilmG
Mairi Mhòr nan Òran - Bana-ghaisgeach Ghàidhealach - Bun-sgoil Dhùn Bheagain
Farpais -18
Dràma
Ophelia - Rachel Rose Munro
Comadaidh
Ceathrad Bliadhna - Gun Ghearan (Cha Mhòr) - Acadamaidh Rìoghail Inbhir Nis
Fìrinneach
Ar Cànan ’s Ar Ceòl - Willow NicFhearghais
Dùthchais
Sgoil Chiùil na Gàidhealtachd - Àrd-sgoil a’ Phluic agus Sgoil Chiùil na Gàidhealtachd
Cruthachalachd
Aig Muir - Uilleam MacDhòmhnaill
Cluiche
Isbeanan Gu Leòr - Sgoil Bhàgh a’ Chaisteil
Duais Roghainn FilmG
Cha do Shèid Gaoth Riamh - Àrd-sgoil MhicNeacail
Farpais 18+
Dràma
Slàinte! - Choirstaidh NicArtair
Comadaidh
A Bheil an Cù ag Èisteachd? - Charlotte Rose McNeish
Fìrinneach
Ceartas - Amber Blake
Ealain
Piuthar Sgàthain - Lucy Keegan
Dùthchais
Ainmean-àite Caillte Àrnasdail - Cailean Robasdan
Cluiche
Faire agus Fuine - Ró Ó hEadhra
Filmeadair
Ceartas - Amber Blake
Film as Fheàrr
Ceartas - Amber Blake
Duais Roghainn FilmG
Nach Buidhe Dhut – Limonead
Chithear na filmichean uile aig www.filmg.co.uk.
