The vikings have landed...in Cannes
Shetland Vikings conquered new territory this month as they took one of the most glamorous nights at the 60th Cannes Film Festival by storm.
200 key figures from the movie industry enjoyed a party entitled ‘Viking Saga in Cannes’ at a villa in the famous French town. The theme of the reception, the fourth such event organised by the Scottish Highlands and Islands Film Commission (SHIFC), was Orkney and Shetland, and five members of Shetland’s famous Lerwick Jarl Squad, including Shetland MSP Tavish Scott, had a starring role.
Shetland Islands Council (SIC) and the Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) helped organise the event which featured performances by Shetland musicians Gemma Donald and Owen Muir. Guests dined in style with the finest Shetland and Orkney produce including oysters, fresh salmon, smoked salmon, organic farmed cod and various other delights.
Trish Shorthouse of SHIFC, which globally promotes film making in the Highlands and Islands, and whose representatives have been busy making contacts throughout the festival, said: “We have had fantastic backing for the event from various agencies such as HIE and SIC, so as a publicly-funded organisation we have had to spend very little money."
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