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Scottish documentary bound for prestigious US film festival. Words: Anna Millar
short Scottiin documentary film is set to be screened at the world renowned Sundance festival. The independent film festival. helmed by Hollywood star Robert Redford. will premiere Yasmin I’edda‘s BI't'tll/HIUkt'I'S. a IZ-minute film about a community of bakers with learning disabilities set in Iidinburgh's (iarvald Bakery. which has already picked tip the Best Short Scottish Documentary Award at the Iidinburgh International Iiilm Festival 2007 and a BAI’TA Scotland nomination for best short film. The film was made as part of the Bridging the Gap New Talent Initiative. run by the Scottish Documentary Institute and funded by Scottish Screen National Lottery. Skillset
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Noe Mendelle. director of Bridging the Gap said: 'It’s our first film to get selected by Sundance. and we hope this is the first of many more in the future. It's a great endorsement of our hard work in the last few years. and a brilliant way for Yasmin and the Bridging the Gap scheme. to get noticed within the wider filmmaking commtmity.‘
Leslie I-‘inlay. Development lixecutive at Scottish Screen added: ‘It is fantastic news that Bruin/iiiaki'rs Iias been selected for Sundance. one of the world‘s premiere showcases for new work. BI't'tlt/Hl(l/\'(’I’.\ is a heartwarming film with a talented team behind it and exemplifies what Bridging The Gap and Scottish Screen are aiming to achieve through our New Talent Development Initiatne.‘
Presenting Ill) dramatic and documentary feature-length films in seven distinct categories and SO short films each year. the Sundance Iiilm liestival has grown in stature since its conception over two decades ago. :\s a film showcase it has introduced American audiences to cult classics such as
American Splendor. ('lerks. Hustle and How. .Ilari'a l'iill
ofGrat't'. Napoleon Dynamite and Sm. Lies and Iii/vola/ii'. This year's opening night film is the world premiere of In Brages. written and directed by first—time feature filmmaker and award-winning playwright. Martin McDonagh.
This year’s Sundance takes place in Park City, Utah, Thu 17-Sun 27 Jan.
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I In a chart awash with X Factor pap and Cliff Richard cast offs, a small unassuming ginger chap from Falkirk has given us a reason to watch Top of the Pops on Christmas Day again. Malcolm Middleton’s festive musical foray, the senstively titled “We're All Going to Die’ has shot from 1000-1 outsider to third favourite in the battle for the top slot. Scot Mills, Colin Murray and Zane Lowe have all been championing the surprisingly upbeat tune in a bid to pip the victor of this year‘s X Factor. Glasgow’s ABC showed its support with a message (pictured). The song is available on 7in and download from 17 December. Middleton will also appear on Colin Murray’s Christmas Special on Radio 1 on the same day. (Mark Robertson)
BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE MUSEUM Riverside development gets underway in Glasgow I The first blocks \Nlll be put in place for Glasgow's muoh aliil(jll)('ti()(l RIVtaltiltlt.‘ Museum this month. Ilit: new STT-lm Museum of Transport on the Chair: will be designed by lliiOfliElllOllEtlly*l(?ll()Wli(3(l architect Zaha Hatfitf to house the (:ity‘s transport and technology collections. The new Riverside Museum Will be a larger replacement for Illt: Transport Museum \HlllClI is Currently located at the Kelvni Hall and Will allow further showcasing of the city's maritime history thrOugh the museum site and the Glenlee tall ship. Glasgow's Lorri Provost said of the development: ‘HaVing won the right to host the Commonwealth Games in 2014, we're cutting the turf on what is Britain's biggest and most excning museum proieof.' Architect Zaha Harlid added: ‘Our ambition for Glasgow knows no bound.) and our new museum Wlll be a global icon and the shining beacon at the heart of the outstanding regeneration of the Clyde. There is real belief and confidence in Glasgow and I'm delighted to mark the day where we see the birth of what promises to be another landmark we can a!l be proud ot.‘ she said. The museum opens in 201 1. (AM)
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