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An up-and-coming Paisley film star has been tipped to make waves within the movie industry after being named among the UK’s most promising new filmmakers. ‌

Daniel Kelly, who was brought up in Gallowhill , recently secured one of only six BAFTA Scholarships awarded across the country this year. ‌

Having undertaken a Master’s degree at the University of the West of Scotland, he will now receive financial support, mentoring and industry access through the prestigious BAFTA UK Scholarship Programme. ‌

The scheme is designed to break down financial barriers for emerging creatives and give them a direct pathway into the screen industries.

The announcement was made at BAFTA’s London headquarters in Piccadilly, where the 2025 recipients of the UK scholarship programme

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