Cinetopia Recommends: 1-7 June 2026
Film screenings, events, opportunities and film news for the week / month ahead, covering Edinburgh, Glasgow and beyond! Helping you stay connected to the film community... 🎉
Cinephiles! Movie nerds! Here is your lowdown on all things film in the coming week…
On the Cinetopia event side, join us for Cinetopia Salon #4 on 18 June at the French Institute with EDEN by Mia Hansen-Løve followed by a French house DJ set from Ann Tweak. Expect apéro vibes, Parisian nightlife nostalgia, and one very good soundtrack. ✨
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AROUND TOWN
Film screenings & events in Edinburgh and Glasgow 🍿
EDINBURGH
FILM SCREENINGS:
OUR PICKS FROM THE FILMHOUSE:
The Last Spy: The Last Spy is a riveting portrait of 102-year-old CIA spymaster Peter Sichel, who passed away last year. Recounting his escape from Nazi Germany as a Jewish refugee to becoming the first CIA Station chief in post-war Berlin and a key player in Cold War espionage, he pulls back the curtain on a life packed with secrets, covert actions, moral dilemmas and geopolitical intrigue. 3 June, 6.05pm / 4 June, 1.15pm
The Balloonists: In the winter of 1999, Swiss explorer Bertrand Piccard and British flight instructor Brian Jones embark on an attempt to complete the last great aviation challenge of the 20th century – to circumnavigate the globe, non-stop in a hot-air balloon. 3 June, 1.10pm / 4 June, 3.20pm
Eagles of the Republic: Egypt’s most revered actor, George Fahmy, is forced into starring in a government-commissioned propaganda film about the country’s president. Once he reluctantly agrees to take the role, Fahmy becomes surrounded by the powers that be - the allure of the inner circle proves irresistible, and he embarks on an affair with the secretive wife of the general in charge of the project. Screening all week
Erupcja: Set in Poland, Erupcja follows two women as they complicate their romantic lives. Nel (Lena Góra) lives in Warsaw where she works at a flower shop. When her childhood friend Bethany (Charli xcx) comes to visit with a new boyfriend (Will Madden) - who she expects a marriage proposal from on this trip - a volcano erupts. From 5 June
The Condor Daughter (La hija cóndor) (Latin Connections FF): Clara is a teenager growing up in a small indigenous community high in the Andes. Her adoptive mother, a midwife who took her in as a baby, has taught her the ancient songs used to guide women through childbirth, melodies passed down for generations, believed to bring new life safely into the world. But while her voice carries on this tradition, her dreams lie elsewhere: she longs to leave the mountains behind and become a folk music star in the big city. 7 June, 5.45pm
OUR PICKS FROM THE CAMEO:
Bullet in the Head (4K Restoration): When three close friends escape from Hong Kong to war-time Saigon to start a criminal's life, they all go through a harrowing experience which totally shatters their lives and their friendship forever. Multiple screenings through the week.
Edinburgh 48 Hour Film Project: Join us for five screenings of short films made over the weekend of 22nd-24th May. Meet the filmmakers, vote for your favourites and enjoy the movie mayhem. Each screening is followed by a Q & A with the filmmakers. All screenings will be captioned with live BSL Interpretation for the Q & A’s. Multiple screenings all week.
Acting + Q&A: In the summer of 2021, filmmaker Sophie Fiennes filmed the London-based theatre company Cheek By Jowl to create the first in-depth documentation of their unique process and philosophy. The result is a richly detailed and thrilling celebration of theatre, as viewers watch 8 young thespians rehearse key scenes with directors Declan and Nick over two weeks in Twyford Abbey, a derelict mansion on the outskirts of London. 6 June, 8pm
Pink Flamingos (uncut): PINK FLAMINGOS, John Waters’ timelessly indulgent celebration of bad taste, celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Featuring an iconic lead performance from Divine and a never-ending cavalcade of unforgettable, taboo-obliterating set pieces, PINK FLAMINGOS truly has to be seen to be believed. Screening from a new restoration, overseen by John Waters. 7 June, 8.30pm
AROUND TOWN:
The (In)famous Youssef Salem (2022): Struggling author Youssef wins acclaim for a scandalous autobiographical novel. Suddenly famous, he must hide his work from family while grappling with newfound success and its consequences. THE FRENCH INSTITUTE / 6 June, 6pm
Gladiator 2 (2024): Set sixteen years after the original, Lucius - secret son of Lucilla and heir to Marcus Aurelius - is captured by Roman forces and thrown into the Colosseum as a gladiator, unwittingly becoming a pawn in the schemes of the cunning power broker Macrinus (Denzel Washington), who is manoeuvring to seize the Roman throne from its decadent twin emperors. GRASSMARKET COMMUNITY PROJECT / 3 June, 7pm
Speed Racer & Jupiter Ascending - Double Feature Film Club: The Wachowskis: For our second screening, we're putting on two underappreciated gems within the career of two visionaries. After the game-changing Bound and the mega-smash Matrix trilogy, The Wachowskis' struggled to repeat their earlier box office successes. Within this period, they released Speed Racer and Jupiter Ascending, two absolutely insane pieces of work that were dismissed by both critics and general audiences alike. BANSHEE LABYRINTH / 4 June, 7.15pm
ECA Animation Screening: Join us for the ECA Graduate Show 2026 Animation Screening. Edinburgh College of Art welcomes visitors to the annual Animation Screening, a chance to view work from the industry’s newest talent on the big screen. Join us at the Filmhouse for a special screening of graduating students’ work. FILMHOUSE / 2 June, 5.30pm
EVENTS:
Dick Lee presents Music In Film: A series of 6 illustrated talks featuring clips, music tracks and live music examples from Dick on clarinet /sax / recorder.
A series of 6 illustrated talks by Dick Lee which explore the many ways in which music has been employed in the service of film since the silent film era. VALVONA & CROLLA / Remaining dates: Wednesdays 3 & 10 June
GLASGOW
FILM SCREENINGS:
OUR PICKS FROM GFT:
The People’s Emergency Briefing: Glasgow and the built environment + Panel Discussion: New Future, in partnership with Glasgow Film Theatre, Atelier Ten, Architecture Fringe and Architects Declare, present this post-election public screening of The People's Emergency Briefing, followed by facilitated discussion with local councillors, newly-elected MSPs, and representatives from Scotland's built environment sector. This is an opportunity to bring people together to hear the evidence and discuss how to respond — along with their local councillors and MSPs. Full panel announcement to follow. Please note: there are no ads and trailers before this screening. 1 June, 6pm
Ultras (documentary): Ultras – the heart and soul of football stadiums around the globe. The supporters that will do anything for the team and yields that extra power into the game to help their team win. Ultras is not your regular sports film. Through epic images and a cinematic mosaic of football supporters and their societal contexts around the world, we portray a subculture that is widely known but yet mysterious and inaccessible for most of us. Screening all week.
Night Stage: An ambitious actor and a successful politician begin a secret affair and discover a shared fetish for having sex in public places. As both pursue their dreams of greater fame and recognition they become increasingly addicted to the thrill of risk, seeking out more dangerous encounters that threaten to expose their relationship and destroy everything they've worked for, unable to resist the compulsion even as the stakes grow higher. From 5 June
AROUND TOWN:
Saipan (15): Join us for an affordable community cinema screening, as part of The Pyramid's Monday Night Film Club and our World Cup season. On the eve of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, the Irish captain Roy Keane forfeits his place in the squad at the team's preparation base in Saipan, following a heated disagreement with the Irish manager Mick McCarthy. PYRAMID AT ANDERSTON / 1 June, 5.30pm
Oíche Scannáin/Film Night: ‘Róise & Frank’: A wonderful, multi-award winning Irish language film , sure to deliver smiles, tears, and laughs to film lovers of all ages. In partnership with Grace’s Glasgow Irish Centre. GRACE’S IRISH CENTRE / 4 June, 7pm
The Great Ambition: Join us for a special screening of The Great Ambition, directed by Andrea Segre. Blending political history with intimate human drama, the film explores the life and ideals of Italian Communist leader Enrico Berlinguer during a pivotal moment in Italy’s modern history. Through a powerful and deeply personal lens, The Great Ambition reflects on leadership, conviction, and the enduring tension between political ideals and reality. THE ARC - UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW / 4 June, 5pm
EVENTS:
‘Pitch Slapped’ Film & TV Pitching Competition + Networking: Join us for a film & TV pitching competition, where participants have just 2 minutes to pitch their film idea; with networking to follow. Pitch your upcoming project, get feedback from a panel of industry judges, and vote on your favourites. The winner gets a development meeting with Developing Room Films. THE BOARDWALK / 6 June, 1.30pm
What is a Feminist Film?: Join GlaMaHaVilla as we explore and discuss feminist film and filmmaking. From discussing our favourite feminist films to drawing from our own experience of feminist filmmaking, this workshops is perfect for those interested, inspired and/or involved in feminist projects. JAMES MCCUNE SMITH LEARNING HUB / 1 June, 6pm
Wee Dementia Film Festival: The Demented Poets Screening: A special screening of three curated films followed by a Q&A with BAFTA-winning film-maker Ian Bustard: The Demented Poets, Caught In This Moment In Time and The F-Ward (trailer) and a Q&A with the film-maker. GLASGOW MUSEUMS AT KELVIN HALL, 6 June, 6.30pm
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FURTHER AFIELD AND FURTHER AHEAD
Film-related treats happening around the rest of Scotland and UK!
PORTOBELLO: Porty Pride Film Night in partnership with SQIFF 2026: Porty Pride and SQIFF once again team up for an eclectic programme of queer short films celebrating multicultural intersections in queer cinema. The line-up includes stories of queer self-discovery, chosen family, grief, love and resistance from Scotland and beyond, followed by an informal filmmaker Q&A hosted by Nat Lall. All films are captioned and the Q&A will feature BSL interpretation. PORTOBELLO TOWN HALL / 7 June, 4pm
EDINBURGH: Cinetopia Salon #4: EDEN by Mia Hansen-Løve + French House DJ set from Ann Tweak: Join Cinetopia Salon for a cultural evening of apéro, arts, cinema and good conversation inspired by the euphoric world of 1990s French house music. Mia Hansen-Løve’s stylish and melancholic EDEN follows a young Parisian DJ collective across two decades of nightlife, friendship and changing times, with a young Daft Punk appearing along the way. The evening begins with an apéritif hour before the screening and concludes with a live French house DJ set from Ann Tweak inspired by the sounds and spirit of the film. Introduced by guest curator Liam Schell. FRENCH INSTITUTE | 18 June 6-10.15 pm
EDINBURGH: Filmhouse Birthday: Filmhouse celebrates its first birthday with a two-month season of classic cinema, staff and member picks, major recent favourites, and special events across June and July. Highlights include screenings of Cinema Paradiso on the venue’s birthday weekend, a 70mm screening of 2001: A Space Odyssey, and Don’t Look Now followed by a discussion with novelist Ian Rankin and writer Justin John Doherty. Filmhouse Members receive discounted ticket offers throughout the season. FILMHOUSE | June – July
EDINBURGH: Atmosphere | Some Like It Hot: New Media Scotland presents Billy Wilder’s classic comedy in the atmospheric surroundings of Lauriston Castle. Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon star as two musicians who disguise themselves as women to flee the mob, joining an all-female jazz band led by Marilyn Monroe’s unforgettable Sugar Kane. Ticket includes a complimentary cocktail, with guests encouraged to dress in 1920s attire. LAURISTON CASTLE | 26 June | 7.30pm
GLASGOW: RAP WORLD (2024) / 6 TILL 6 (2025): DV8 Film Club presents a double-bill screening pairing Conner O’Malley and Danny Scharar’s Rap World with Arran Ashan and Mustafa Mohamoud’s 6 Till 6 — two contemporary miniDV odysseys exploring friendship, late-night drift and chaotic youth culture through radically different corners of America and post-COVID London. THE OLD HAIRDRESSER’S | 28 June | 7-10pm
OPPORTUNITIES
JOBS / WORK OPPORTUNITIES COMING UP:
Doc Society – Grants Coordinator: Doc Society is seeking a Grants Coordinator to support filmmaker and grantee programmes across its Climate Story Unit and Democracy Story Unit. The role focuses on coordination, communications and grant administration within the documentary sector. Remote-first with preference for candidates near London or New York. Apply by 9 June.
Assistant Curator, Cinema (Programming, Coordination and Delivery) - ICA: Salary: £32,000. The Assistant Curator, Cinema supports the Curator, Cinema in the planning, delivery and coordination of ICA Cinema’s programme, including Off-Circuit and Long Takes, a proportionate programme of new releases, and partnership-led programmes with guest curators and external organisations. This is a delivery-focused role with clear development potential. Apply by 6 June
Sales and Finance Assistant - CONIC Films: Salary: £13.50/hour (based on a 35-hour FTE of £24,570). This is a detail-oriented, organisational role that sits at the heart of Conic, supporting revenue tracking, invoicing, reporting and day‑to‑day sales administration across theatrical and non‑theatrical releases. Apply by 12 June.
London Film Festival Systems Coordinator: Salary: £33,477 per annumFI are looking for a Systems Coordinator who, supporting the Senior Systems Coordinator, will be working as part of the BFI London Film Festival Team to support and deliver key software systems used during the festival, primarily Airtable. 7-23 October. Apply by 18 June.
BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Selection Committee Member: Salary: Up to £3,500 for work completed towards the project. Contract: Freelance, October 2026 to March 2027. Apply by 10 June.
BFI LFF Critics Mentorship Programme 2026: Salary: £14.80 per hour. Are you an aspiring film critic or journalist? If you’re writing reviews for blogs or social media but haven’t yet broken into established platforms, apply to the award-winning BFI London Film Festival Critics Mentorship Programme and gain industry mentorship and the opportunity to have your work published by LFF media partners and the BFI. Apply by 4 June.
CALL FOR ENTRIES:
16th Edinburgh Short Film Festival OPEN CALL: 16th Edinburgh Short Film Festival Open For Entries - International Showcases & Awards. The 16th edition of the ESFF, with more short film screenings in Edinburgh, International Film Festival showcases, workshops and masterclasses, awards and industry networking.
We're also programming showcases of our best films for our international film festival partners across Europe. Max Length 25 minutes, international films welcomed, all genres eligible. Late deadline 19 JuneWomen Over 50 Film Festival 2026 - Short films (fiction, documentary, animation, experimental) and scripts that feature a woman over 50 in a central role or have a woman over 50 in a key creative role (director, writer, producer). Deadline 22 June
FUNDING:
Creative Scotland Crowdmatch Fund: Creative Scotland is offering match funding of up to £10,000 for Scotland-based artists, creators and cultural innovators who are raising funds for eligible artistic and creative projects. Apply by 30 September
Bigger Picture – Applications open for 2026: A short film initiative for filmmakers who have already made a feature, or are on the verge of making their feature debut and want to make one more short before moving into long form. Up to four films will receive £90,000 production funding support. Supported by Screen Scotland and MG ALBA. English deadline: 5 June | Gaelic deadline: 19 June
North Star Shorts – Applications open for 2026: Supporting six live action and animation projects from early career filmmakers with £25,000 production funding plus development support. Backed by Screen Scotland and BFI NETWORK. Deadline: 19 June
Next Wave – Applications open for 2026: Supporting filmmakers who have previously received Screen Scotland and/or BFI NETWORK short film funding, with up to three projects plus one Gaelic language project receiving £25,000 production funding. Deadline: 26 June
COURSES & WORKSHOPS:
Power Up! What’s Your Story? Join Take One Action on for a special Great Big Green Week workshop exploring how we talk about why we care about climate, nature and community energy, and how those stories connect us to each other. Apply by 9 June.
rad Scotland - paid TV traineeship: Have you always wanted to join the TV industry but never knew how to? Check out rad! rad Scotland is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who would love to work in television but hasn’t been able to find a way in or has faced a barrier to entry. Apply by 3 June.
Animation Academy: Animation Academy is an online course for 16 – 25 year olds across Scotland! Are you interested in animation, visual storytelling or curious about a career in the film industry? Work together to watch, experiment and create animation. Apply by 11 September
Certificate in Script Development for Film and TV: Designed to build the core skills needed to support scripted Film and TV projects through the development process. Apply by 22 June
Story for Pitch Decks - Story for Pitch Decks is a two-day live, online training course for writers with a script or documentary idea looking to deliver a memorable, professional industry pitch for their story. Deadline, 5 June - multiple locations
Raindance Scotland Dynamic Screenwriting weekend - Master the art of the script. From three-act structure and dynamic character arcs to visual storytelling and engaging dialogue, learn to turn your cinematic ideas into a polished story. 13 + 14 June, 2026. Apply by 13 June.
NEWS:
Film stories, productions, news, reports, industry insights, and other tidbits that have caught our attention this week!
ICO releases results of UK Film Exhibition Workforce Survey 2026
UK film production spend dips 11% year-on-year in first quarter of 2026
Glasgow Film Festival celebrates a record-breaking year as 2027 dates are announced
Film Festivals currently running / coming up:
SXSW London / 1-6 June / London
Sheffield DocFest / 10 – 15 June / Sheffield
Edinburgh International Film Festival / 13 - 19 Aug 2026 / Edinburgh