Madmac productions

Islanders on a Diet

isabel — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:06:30 +0000

We are currently in production with Islanders on a Diet. The 4 x 1 hour series pitches three communities against each other to see who can lose the most weight over a 12 week period.

Madame Ecosse’s 80th Birthday

isabel — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:16:54 +0000

To celebrate Winnie Ewing’s 80th birthday on 10th July, Madame Ecosse our intimate but hard-hitting film about Winnie will be broadcast on BBC ALBA on Thursday 9th July at 9pm which is available on Sky channel 168 and on Freesat channel 110. The film reveals exclusive footage of Winnie Ewing pre-Hamilton era and her unseen personal photographic archive.
As she enters her 80th year, Winnie’s sheer charisma is undiminished and this Grand Dame of Scottish politcs is as sharp as ever. With contributions in the documentary from Alex Salmond, Ian Paisley, Tam Dalyell, Michael Russell, Brian Wilson, Angus Brendan MacNeil, Alasdair Allan and Fergus Ewing, the film explores her life and work and tells the story of a fast moving era during which her country and her life changed completely.

After five decades in politics spent in three parliaments, Westminster, Europe where she earned her nickname Madame Ecosse and the Scottish Parliament, Winnie has been hailed as a nationalist heroine who is loved by some and loathed by others.

So how did this lawyer become the Grand Dame of Scottish politics and why are we still coming to terms with the effects of her win at Hamilton?

‘Madame Ecosse’ is produced by Ishbel MacIver and Morag Stewart and directed by Ishbel MacIver.

Gingers

isabel — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:53:58 +0000

We are currently in production with this one hour documentary for BBC ALBA.

Scotland has the greatest percentage of redheads in the world per head of population. Scientists now believe it’s a rogue gene that creates red hair.

Catriona MacPhee was born with ginger hair and in this film she takes us inside the ginger world. It’s an emotional journey but also a social and cultural journey into what it means to have red hair in today’s world. It’s heart warming and entertaining as we delve into so many different areas: discrimination, bullying, appearance, psychology, science and genetics and self confidence. There’s a whole host of people who want to be red and proud.

Madame Ecosse on BBC ALBA

isabel — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:46:18 +0000

Madame Ecosse our intimate but hard-hitting film about Winnie Ewing will be broadcast on BBC ALBA on Monday 13 April at 9pm on Tuesday 14th April at 10pm which is available on Sky channel 168 and on Freesat channel 110.for BBC ALBA. The film reveals exclusive footage of Winnie Ewing pre-Hamilton era and her unseen personal photographic archive.

So how did this lawyer become the Grand Dame of Scottish politics and why are we still coming to terms with the effects of her win at Hamilton?

‘Madame Ecosse’ is produced by Ishbel MacIver and Morag Stewart and directed by Ishbel MacIver.

Madame Ecosse: Winnie Ewing

isabel — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:25:21 +0000

madmac productions has been commissioned by BBC ALBA to produce a documentary on Winnie Ewing, one of the most influential Scotswoman of her generation. “Stop the world, Scotland wants to get on.” were the first words that Winnie Ewing spoke to the crowd in November 1967 when she won a historic by-election victory for the Scottish National Party and with it propelled the Scottish National Party from the fringes to the centre of Scottish politics.

Travelling Scotland and the world she has met and worked with most of the major political figures of the last thirty years. Her celebrated nickname “Madame Ecosse” testifies not only to her fame but also to the affection and respect in which she is held.

On 10th July 2009 this Grande Dame of Scottish politics celebrates her 80th birthday. This intimate but hard-hitting film explores her life and work and tells the story of a fast moving era during which her country and her life changed completely.

Spinal Injuries Scotland

isabel — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:11:30 +0000

madmac productions is completing post production for an updated film highlighting the work of Spinal Injuries Scotland. Society is guilty of associating disability with inability and SIS works to dispel that myth.

Gaelic Guru

isabel — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 08:50:50 +0000

madmac is currently in production with Gaelic Guru, a Gaelic Language Learning Series for BBC ALBA. The series is a multi media language learning package that aims to broaden the appeal of Gaelic to a worldwide audience. The series presented by Ishbel Murray fills the gap between formal language learning and fluency and provides a toolbox for both learners and native speakers to dip into to improve their Gaelic.

Sitcom

isabel — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 12:19:28 +0000

madmac productions has been commissioned to produce a sitcom, Broadford or Bust, for BBC ALBA. Broadford or Bust is written by journalist Torcuil Crichton and Mairi Kidd. It will be filmed in Glasgow and Skye.

Quiz Show

isabel — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 12:34:40 +0000

madmac productions is working with saltire films to produce a quiz show pilot, Gaelderdash, for the Gaelic Media Service. Presented by John Morrison the pilot will be filmed in Glasgow.

Film shortlisted for Celtic Media Festival

isabel — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 17:33:29 +0000

Michael Scott - A Changing Man, a co-pro between madmac productions and atlantic film alliance for RTE, has been shortlisted for the Arts Documentary Award category in the Celtic Media Festival 2007.

The film explores the life and work of Michael Scott, one of Ireland’s foremost architects and the father of its director Ciarin Scott. His journey through life takes us through the tumultuous forging of Ireland’s independence and the drive to bring the country into the modern world of the visual arts.