Two University of Stirling students have premiered short documentary films through a partnership between BBC Scotland’s Disclosure and the University.
The final year students produced one film each as part of their BA Film and Media course.
Nicotine Pouches: What’s the Problem? was produced by student Cairnie Glaister, with the support of BBC Reporter Katie McEvinney.
The investigation revealed the truth behind extra-strong nicotine products mimicking popular confectionary brands.
A shop in Glasgow’s East End was found selling nicotine pouches that distinctly resembled Millions, a sweet product targeted at children.
Glaister said: “This project simply wouldn’t have happened without the support, guidance, and space to develop it at the University of Stirling with our lecturers. From pitching the original idea to shaping the story, the University was at the heart of every stage. We’re incredibly proud to have taken it all the way from seminar room to BBC iPlayer.”
Also picked up by the BBC, Should We Hook Up? is a deep-dive into online hookup culture and the effect it has on those engaged with it created by student producer, Josh Vanhoutte, with the support of Disclosure’s Jax Sinclair.
Vanhoutte thanked the University for their support and credits the experience as a “turning point” in his career.
He said: “Thanks to the guidance from lecturers at the University of Stirling, I have honed my skills as a director and a editor sufficiently and feel confident enough to work on a BBC Disclosure film, which was a real turning point for me.
“I’m proud of how the narrative flows, especially the archive sequence and group interview.”
The films aired on BBC Scotland last month and can now be streamed online at BBC iPlayer.
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