Three 'First Writes' productions completed

Edinburgh Mediabase have recently finished the three film from First Writes, a screenwriting competition for 11-16 year olds, run by Scottish Screen and First Light.
The prize for the three winners of the competition was having their script made into a film. All three films, produced by Lucy Brown, were shot back to back over two weeks, mainly in and around Edinburgh.
The first film to go into production was 'Final Move' written by Rachael Gavan. Directed by Graham Hunter, the film follows the struggles of the lead Patrick, whose only means of escape is through his passion for model wargames. Next up was 'The Great Breakfast Race', written by Lewis Clark. Directed by Mark Ash, the film is about a small boy whose imagination helps him to overcome the grind of yet another school day.
The third film is 'Grandad's Big Secret' written by Nicole Gove and directed by Angus McPake. The film is a slapstick comedy set in the Victorian era in which Jasmine and her granny find out just what Grandad's big secret is.
The premiere for all three films will be held at the end of January 2004.
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