Fife has its own growing film business.
The Big Shout Big Films Association was formed in April this year. Funded by First Light, Celebrating Fife, Fife Council, Big Films Association and Media Education, the BFA is for young people aged 8-19 who live in Fife and want to be on either side of the camera.
Since April, teams of young people have worked on three short films. The films had their premiers on May 30 at the Adam Smith Theatre in Kirkcaldy. Over 400 people attended to see one of the films receive ‘The Big Films Association Award 2010’.
Duncan Simpson from Fife Council’s Young People’s Services, said, “This event is part of celebrating Fife 2010 and builds on the excellent work of Big Shout Fife’s approach to helping young people find a voice.”
The winning film was Modern Love. A comedy about a young man who sets his friend up on a blind date, the film was made by 24 young people aged between 13 and 19, and was set in Leven, Buckhaven, Kirkcaldy and Glenrothes.
Also competing for the award was Past the Point, and The Spy Who Had Enough.
Set in Cowdenbeath and LochgellY, Past the Point is a drama showing both sides of bullying.
‘The Spy Who Had Enough’ is a spy movie spoof set in South West Fife. The cast and crew were aged between just eight and 12.
The award was presented by Glasgow actor Billy Boyd, who starred in Lord of the Rings. He said “I am really honoured to be part of the Big Shout project. For young people in Scotland to get the chance to make films, to see what that involves, and to see that it’s something that they can realistically do, is a great thing. To be so involved in every aspect of film making, as they seem to be in this project, is truly wonderful, and I hope it will inspire everyone involved to go out and make more films. I’m very much looking forward to seeing the films the young people have been working on and hearing more about how everyone felt about the process and, of course, their ideas for films they’ll be making in the future.”
Councillor Alice Soper, chair of the Kirkcaldy Area Committee, said, “This is the first world premiere held in Fife; it was funded by First Light and Celebrating Fife with Fife Council. Welcome to Kirkcaldy – the Hollywood of Fife!”