Gaelic film awards presenters announced ahead of Glasgow event

Traditionally hosted by Fiona MacKenzie and Niall Iain MacDonald at the Old Fruitmarket in Glasgow, this year's Gaelic short-film competition will be held in the Lomond Auditorium of the SEC.

Ms Pheutan and Ms McKirdy have participated in FilmG and won awards in past years, propelling them into their media careers.

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Ms Pheutan said: "This is the first year that myself and Hannah are presenting the FilmG Awards and I'm really excited, and a bit nervous, for what has historically been a fantastic night

"It’s up to us to keep the crowd entertained whilst guiding the FilmG nominees through a seamless night of celebrating Gaelic short films."

Ms McKirdy described FilmG as a "fantastic vehicle for developing Gaelic talent", adding that she and Ms Pheutan have benefited from their experience through creating films, writing scripts, and winning awards.

She added: "This year, over 50 films have been shortlisted across the categories, which demonstrates the wealth of Gaelic Filmmaking talent in Scotland and beyond.

"We know exactly how excited and nervous the nominees will be - we've been in their shoes - so Lana and I will be there on the night to ensure everyone has a good time."

Entering its 16th year, the competition will see almost 500 filmmakers, professional industry figures, and FilmG fans in attendance.

Ms McKirdy clinched the Best Performance award in 2017 for Cheating our Language, while Ms Pheutan won two in 2017, three in 2018, and Best Film award in 2019 for Sòlas.

Both of them have collaborated often as actors, podcasters, co-creators, and leading ladies of the BBC ALBA mockumentary Glan Fhèin, and as co-hosts of the popular BBC Radio nan Gàidheal podcast Fad Botal Fìon.

The FilmG Awards will be live-streamed to BBC ALBA’s YouTube and FilmG’s Facebook platforms.

BBC ALBA will broadcast a highlights programme two days later on BBC ALBA at 8pm on February 25 at https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001wsfr.