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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.
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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 on BBC iPlayer.
