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21/07/2009

MG ALBA - Developing Gaelic Talent

The Gaelic Media Service, MG ALBA, has secured five places for Gaelic speaking actors at the prestigious Actors Cut in Glasgow.
The event is a week-long workshop for established actors and will take place at the BBC studios in Glasgow, Pacific Quay from August 24 - 28 2009.
MG ALBA is inviting established or professional actors to enter, offering an unparalleled opportunity to learn from the finest in the industry with the use of the best HD equipment available.
The Actors Cut replicates an actual movie shoot, shooting on HD, with ten of a professional crew including a top director of photography, make-up including sets and costumes, as well as screen continuity.
Dame Judi Dench is a patron of Actors Cut and believes it is "a phenomenal way of learning".
Throughout the placement a range of workshop leaders will run various sessions - leaders confirmed so far (subject to availability) include: Dame Judi Dench, Sir Michael Gambon, Simon Callow, Tom Conti, Jonathan Pryce, Rufus Sewell, Owen Teale, Ray Winstone (all patrons of the Actors Cut), as well as Frances Barber, Morag Fullarton, Kenneth Glennan, Rutger Hauer, David Hayman, Davy McKay, Alex Norton and Bill Paterson.
Further information is available at: Actors Cut
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