Islay Movie "And it's Goodbye to Care" Nominated

Last September the Ileach reported that the premiere of two locally produced films was held on 20 September 2007 in Port Ellen. The White Hart Hotel had kindly offered to host the event at the request of the young people who have produced, written directed and starred in these two productions. Young people from across Islay, supported by Strangeboat Film Company, have produced two films which reflect aspects of their life here. 'Hot Pursuit' is an action drama with a touch of romance! The focus is a love triangle which involves a �boy racer� and what happens to him and the love of his life. The second movie is �Goodbye to care� which is a documentary, showing life for a range of people highlighting issues which affect everyday living on the island. Interviewees were filmed responding to questions put by the young people and the result is an intriguing take on life on Islay showing many positive feelings about their Westering Home.

Yesterday the Islay and Jura CVS reported that the movie 'Goodbye to care' has been nominated for the First Light Movies Awards 2008 in the category "Best Documentary". The nominated films are being judged by a wonderful panel of fabulous film industry giants and celebrities including actors Kevin Spacey, Orlando Bloom, Alan Rickman and Stephen Fry, producer Nira Park and directors Sam Mendes, Gurinder Chadha and Michael Winterbottom. The Awards ceremony will take place on Tuesday 4 March at the ODEON Leicester Square in London.

A quote from First Light Movies: The young people of Islay face a tricky decision when they come of age; should they stay on their home island in Western Scotland or make that journey to the mainland to pursue an education or career. This heart felt documentary, made by a group of 11 to 16-year-olds, explores the young filmmakers� aspirations and emotional attachments to the island alongside opportunities available to them on Islay.