Digital Eden - short films from first time film makers in the Highlands of Scotland  
     
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      The films - a synopsis
       
  The Music Maker by Ruth Brain  

The Music Maker - Ruth Brain

Ruth Brain’s idea was to make an animation film called The Music Maker. It’s the story of a depressed girl who expresses her emotions through a mysterious music maker which changes the world around her. Ruth’s mentor was Alasdair Brotherston. Working as director he supported Ruth as she used the software package Flash MX to her create imagery.
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  I'm quite Unique by Kate Fairclough  

I'm Quite Unique - Highland Muslim Educational Association / Kate Fairclough

Kate Fairclough and the Highland Muslim Educational Association had the idea of making a music video to celebrate the diversity of culture within the Highlands. Don Coutts and Lindy Cameron of Move on Up Film and Television Production Company, Cromarty were their mentors. It was recorded on digital beta tape and edited by Lindy Cameron. The film’s music Celtic Bhangra was composed especially for the video.
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  The Janny's Hoose by Jean Mackay  

The Janny's Hoose - Jean Mackay

Jean Mackay wanted to make a short documentary to show how the Merkinch community benefited from The Janny’s Hoose establishment. Working with mentor Charlie Wilson as the director and editor their film portrays events at the Janny’s Hoose using voiceovers as commentary.
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  The Seer by Rachael Mill  

The Seer - Rachael Mill

Rachael Mill produced THE SEER, the story of Coinneach Odhar the famous prophet who foretold many events and changes in the Highlands. The film is about a young girl who finds the seer’s stone and was directed by Don Coutts and edited by Emma Dove. The film was shot on digital beta
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Who's Afraid? - Vicky Stonebridge

Vicky Stonebridge was inspired by Studio Ghibli to create her animation WHO’S AFRAID? This is the story of a little girl who overcomes her fears of the unknown, takes a risk and faces the consequences. Who’s Afraid was also directed by Claire Armstrong using the software Mirage to produce this animation.
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  M.A.S.H. by Oliver Smith  

S.M.A.S.H. - Oliver Smith

Oliver Smith wanted to make an animation film called S.M.A.S.H. which is a spoof of 1970’s M.A.S.H. His mentor was Claire Armstrong. Claire suggested that he should use a program called Toon Boom to create his film and also tutored Oliver using Web Cams and Skype communication technology.
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SIX SHORTS FROM FIRST TIME FILM MAKERS IN THE HIGHLANDS & ISLANDS AS PART OF THE DIGITAL EDEN PROJECT INCLUDING
OLIVER SMITH, RACHEL MILL, VICKY STONEBRIDGE, RUTH BAIN, JEAN MACKAY AND KATE FAIRCLOUGH.

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DIGITAL EDEN WAS CREATED BY EDEN COURT AND
IS SPONSORED BY SCOTTISH SCREEN & THE SCOTTISH FILM COMMISSION.

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