Community Programmes - 2nd Unit
ABOUT
The GMAC 2nd Unit provides training and outreach in moving image education. It is a unique community based initiative that provides practical opportunities for people under represented in the screen industry. Every training programme is bespoke and tailored to suit the aims, needs and abilities of each group.The 2nd unit is funded, supported and works in partnership with First light, Glasgow City Council, The Princes Trust and The Robertson Trust.
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Film Nation
GMAC's 2nd Unit were commissioned to produce four short films for the London 2012 Olympics and Paraolympics. The films were shot over the summer holidays with twenty young people. They have been completed and are now awaiting their release in which they will be screened in the build up to the games on the big screens around the UK and the Olympic stadium.Get Started In Media
GMAC's 2nd Unit are now in their third successful year having completed two courses for The Prince's Trust of Get Started in Media in 2011 so far. Working with young people aged 16-25 not in training, education or employment. The practical media programme runs in over four weeks and is delivered in partnership with STV. The majority of students are now on a progression path heading towards a positive destination.The Summer Art Rammy
GMAC 2nd Unit facilitated packed workshops as part of the Trongate 103 Learning Community Summer Art Rammy 2010. Two short documentaries were created as part of the project that runs in partnership with Glasgow Print Studio, Street Level Photoworks, Project Ability, Russian Café - Gallery Cossachok, Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre and New VoicesGMAC 2nd Unit delivered workshops in radio journalism and video journalism for The Red Cross - New Voices. The mixed adult group came from various backgrounds including refugees and asylum seekers and created a series of short pieces to complement their quarterly magazine addressing social issues.
