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Local Film Focuses on BAFTA

A SHORT film starring a 73-year-old weightlifting champion from Stranraer has been nominated for a Scottish BAFTA.

Ma Bar was directed and produced by former Douglas Ewart pupil Adrian McDowall, along with Finlay Pretsell and features the exploits of age defying bench-pressing pensioner Bill McFadyen.

It is one of three films nominated in the short film category. A delighted Adrian said:

"We were trying to create something that would inspire and amaze and that is reflected in Bill McFadyen - a truly inspiring individual."

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