Sunshine on Leith and The Legend of Barney Thomson star Kevin Guthrie has been announced as a patron of the inaugural Scottish Youth Film Festival, November 20-22.

Guthrie commented 'I'm really delighted to support the Scottish Youth Film Festival. I think it is a wonderful opportunity for a younger generation to be able to present and express themselves with stories. Film in particular allows very specific stories to be told in an artistic and creative way which taps into the emotional depth of young people. I am really looking forward to attending the festival and seeing what stories the young people come up with'.