Scottish Book Trust has been dedicating itself to spreading the benefits of reading and writing throughout Scotland since its creation in 1998. The Scottish charity reaches over 2 million people of all ages each year through its network of local programmes and awards. Reading and writing for pleasure is known to improve mental health, wellbeing and employability, as well as inspire creativity.
Our Chocolate Films team in Glasgow was commissioned by Scottish Book Trust to create video content for the 2019 edition of Book Week Scotland, Scottish Book Trust’s big annual celebration of books and reading for children and adults. Welcoming book lovers of all types, from bookworms to occasional readers in a wealth of venues throughout Scotland, the week-long event aims to encourage people to read not just during a single week, but all year long.
Scottish Book Trust commissioned our team in Glasgow to create a film for their Scots Illustrating Challenge, a campaign to find the most iconic Scots word during Book Week Scotland 2019. The film stars author Alex T. Smith, who illustrates beloved Scots words and encourages people throughout Scotland to share and vote for their favourite word. The film was very well received, generating many votes and attracting positive media attention, including from BBC Scotland and Reporting Scotland.
