2017 Awardee: Stephanie Hunter

"The financial support from the Dewar Arts Award afforded me the time to learn without worrying about the income I couldn't afford to spare on professional development. I am endlessly grateful."

YEAR OF AWARD: 2017
AGE AT AWARD: 23
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WEBSITE:https://www.stephaniekatiehunter.com/
 
 

Biography

Stephanie is a dynamic, committed and highly capable producer.  Her knowledge of contemporary performance and enthusiasm for her work has enabled her to produce work and manage projects on both national and international platforms.

Having trained at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Stephanie has collaborated with artists and organisations including the National Theatre of Scotland, Birmingham Repertory Theatre, the National Theatre, the Citizens, Tramway, Anna Krzystek, Graham McLaren, Pachamama Productions, Indepen-Dance and Glas(s) Performance.

Stephanie’s ambition is to facilitate meaningful conversation between artists and their audiences through bespoke engagement activity.

How the Award Helped

Stephanie’s Award enabled her to attend Stage One’s New Producers’ Workshop.  This gave her the opportunity to reflect on her experience to date whilst accruing new skills and developing her creative networks.

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"The financial support from the Dewar Arts Award afforded me the time to learn without worrying about the income I couldn't afford to spare on professional development. I am endlessly grateful."

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2014 Awardee: Jamie O’Rourke

"The Dewar Arts Award has helped me with financial constraints which otherwise may have prevented me from entering into study and enjoying all the benefits that entails."

YEAR OF AWARD: 2014
AGE AT AWARD: 24
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WEBSITE:https://www.jamieorourke.net/
EMAIL:jamieorourke@live.co.uk
TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/jamieborourke

Biography

Born in Falkirk, Jamie took an interest in theatre and performing arts from a young age.   He began in amateur theatre and moved up the ranks to assistant director before working with local companies.  At the age of 18 he founded his own company, Project Theatre, and took on the roles of Artistic Director, Producer and Productions Director.

Jamie has acted as Secretary of the Falkirk District Arts and Civic Council and has won a number of awards for services to drama and young people, including the Young Scot Award, Falkirk Civic Award and the Young Personality of the Year Award.  He has worked as a voluntary manager of local heritage ghost walks and is a founder of Scottish Community Arts – an organisation that works to promote and provide publicity for amateur and community organisations across Scotland.

In 2014, Jamie was accepted onto the BA Contemporary Performance Practice course at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.  This enabled him to continue his studies and develop the skills necessary to achieve his ambitions as an arts professional.

How the Award Helped

Jamie received a Dewar Arts Award to support his studies at the RCS.

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"The Dewar Arts Award has helped me with financial constraints which otherwise may have prevented me from entering into study and enjoying all the benefits that entails."

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2010 Awardee: Asif Ali

This is more than I could have expected and more than I anticipated and I am thankful and grateful for all your assistance that I have received towards me achieving my goals.

YEAR OF AWARD: 2010
AGE AT AWARD: 26
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Biography

Born in Halifax and brought up in Paisley from the age of ten, Asif was selected to participate in the national Second Light Initiative, a film production-based training scheme for young people from diverse backgrounds, where his talent and creative eye stood out.

As a result of this participation, Asif subsequently worked on the BBC’s How Not to Live Your Life, Shed Media’s innovative online drama Being Victor (subsequently picked up by STV) and was location marshall for the up-coming comedy Captain America. His adaptation of Edwin Morgan’s poem In the Snack Bar will be premiered at the 2011 Glasgow Film Festival.

Asif is conscious of being the first Scottish Asian to be accepted by the prestigious NFTS in London. One of his long-term ambitions is to encourage more British young people from ethnic backgrounds to enter the film industry. He is to date the most successful apprentice on Second Light Initiative and his mentors point to his passion, talent and commitment as the reasons for his success in beating off the considerable competition.

How the Award Helped

The Dewar Arts Award will help Asif to pursue an MA in Film Production at NFTS.

After a successful first year, Asif’s support has been continued into the second year.

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This is more than I could have expected and more than I anticipated and I am thankful and grateful for all your assistance that I have received towards me achieving my goals.

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