Ulidia team are behind award-winning video

The students, who are studying Moving Image Arts at A-Level, produced the video along with local company Caterpillar as part of a fundraising initiative through Business in the Community.

A James Bond-themed short titled ‘Live Another Day’, the piece highlights the recent campaign undertaken by Caterpillar staff to raise funds and awareness for Action Cancer.

A team of five Ulidia students were involved in producing the piece: Rory Gamble, Niall Marcus, Olivia Read, Michelle Tsang and Andrew Wilson.

The Ulidia and Caterpillar team were awarded with the ‘Best Video’ accolade for their efforts during a gala evening at the Europa Hotel, Belfast on September 18.

Jill Mercer, Moving Image Arts teacher at Ulidia, said: “Caterpillar won the Best Video Award [and] Ulidia Integrated College created their winning video, beating rival businesses which were often large chain stores - Boots, Firmus, Marks and Spencer, Fonacab, UTV, to name but a few.

“We proudly received our award, met UTV’s Marc Mallett and The Apprentice’s Jim Eastwood and got photographs taken.

“A great night was had by all, and we appreciate the part we played in this event – thanks to Caterpillar and Action Cancer!”

Fourteen teams of business volunteers from a range of companies across Northern Ireland pitted their wits against one another to take on Business in the Community’s “Shops Challenge” in aid of Action Cancer.

The event raised a whopping £94,000 for the charity.

Peter Lynch, Action Cancer shops’ manager said: “Every pound raised makes a real difference to people across Northern Ireland.

“Since Action Cancer’s BIG BUS went on the road in 2006 we have provided over 26,800 breast screenings and 15,300 MOT health checks which take place on board the bus itself.

“The funds raised through our shops go directly to supporting someone’s grandparent through their treatment.”