Born in Kirkintilloch , Hughes graduated in 2009 from Stirling University with a degree in Film and Media studies . Together with childhood friends Graeme McGeagh and Keith Grantham , Hughes began writing what would become his first film '' The Big Slick '' . The feature-length comedy film , which also starred the trio in acting roles , tells the story of six young guys whose efforts to spend a quiet night in , quickly spiral out of control . The film was a critical success and was chosen to open the 2012 Loch Ness film festival . In March 2011 , it was announced that Hughes , McGeagh and Grantham had been nominated for a British Academy Scotland New Talent Award for best achievement in writing . Hosted by Kaye Adams , the 2011 British Academy Scotland New Talent Awards took place at the Glasgow Film Theatre on 11 March and despite strong competition , the trio struck gold by taking home the Best Writing accolade
2011 British Academy Scotland New Talent Awards
2011 British Academy Scotland New Talent Awards
Graham Hughes (director)