Cinetopia: Recommends, 2-8 June 2025
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AROUND TOWN
Film screenings & events in Edinburgh and Glasgow 🍿
EDINBURGH
FILM SCREENINGS:
Reclaim the Frame presents Lollipop + Director Q&A | Molly, a young woman released from prison struggles to regain custody of her children. When she bumps into her childhood friend Amina the two women soon realize their only chance is to join forces and take destiny into their own hands.
The Edinburgh event on 2 June will feature a conversation with director Daisy-May Hudson, moderated by Reclaim The Frame Impact Producer, Eilidh Akilade -Submitted by Reclaim the Frame
The Cameo - 2 June, 6.15pm
GFT Glasgow - 3 June, 8pm
Listen to our interview with Lollipop director Daisy-May Hudson on Cinetopia Radio, recorded at last year’s EIFF (starts at 1:02 mins)!
Documentary Feature Film "Earl." directed by Ty Kim | This advanced screening open exclusively to members of the Samuel Beckett Society includes a question and answer session with the film's director, followed by an informal reception. | 50 George Square | 4 June, 5.30pm
Alice Rohrwacher: The Wonders | This early film from Rohrwacher follows a rural Italian family as they join The Wonders, a TV show which is filming nearby | Grassmarket Community Picturehouse | 4 June, 7pm
ECA animation screening | Join us for the ECA Graduate Show 2025 Animation Screening, where you can view work from the industry's newest talent on the big screen. | Everyman Cinema | 3 June, 6pm
The Boxer from Somewhere Else: The Ken Buchanan Story - World Premiere | Come join us for the world premiere of the fascinating documentary about the legendary Scottish boxer, Ken Buchanan. Witness his incredible journey and learn about his remarkable life in and out of the ring. Red carpet event, brought to you by Flayr FX and AJAMAX Productions. | Cineworld Fountain Park | 4 June, 6pm
Doco Feedback Session | This month, documentary club Doco Docs are inviting you to give feedback to multi award winning director and editor David Arthur to help him complete a deeply personal documentary LUCKY DAY. A son uncovers his father’s secret gambling life through a stash of old betting slips. This discovery reveals years of hidden wins and losses that contrast sharply with their modest family life. | The Outhouse Bar | 4 June, 7pm
Morningside Film Club | Join Cinemaattic for films and conversation over some tea and biscuits. This month we are showing a selection of Latin American short films as part of the Latin Connections Film Festival. Free entry until the room is full. No need to book. | Morningside Library | 3 June, 2pm
Craigmillar Film Club | As above! | Craigmillar Library | 4 June, 2pm
The Pickers - Documentary | This film documents the living and working conditions of migrants who work harvesting our fruit and vegetables from Europe's fields! The Melting Pot | 5 June, 6pm
Pride Month Short Films | A selection of 3 short films by Lauriane Lagarde, Arthur Thomas Pavlowsy and Drag Race France winner Paloma/Hugo Bardin. Dive through the first moments of a lesbian love story in the outskirts of Strasbourg, an inclusive boxing club in Marseille and the unexpected encounter of a truck driver and a drag queen. | French Institute | 6 June, 6.30pm
Featuring :
Un corps brulant by Lauriane Lagarde – 14 minutes
La lutte est une fin by Arthur Thomas Pavlowsky – 27 minutes
Paloma by Hugo Bardin – 28 minutes
film screening: the collage of dealing with things that I can't change | Part of Architecture Fringe 2025. ‘I will tell you a story from where I lived, northern Istanbul, where a mega shipping canal project in the Bosphorus is planned, as well as the giant Istanbul Airport and North Marmara Highway. These projects threaten to disrupt local communities, traditional water buffalo grazing lands, and fragile ecosystems and lead to the city's northward expansion’. Nilsu Altunok | George Brown & Sons Engineering Works LEITH | 7-11 June, 11 am
EVENTS:
Edinburgh International University Film Festival | Launching in 2025, in collaboration with Scottish Youth Film Foundation, EUIFF aims to nurture aspiring filmmakers through community engagement and financial backing. Our vision is to position EIUFF as the premier platform for student filmmakers to showcase their work, gain industry exposure, and build meaningful connections. | Scottish Storytelling Centre | 2 June see below
Out of Commpetition films, 12 - 1.30pm
Steadicam Masterclass Workshop - 12 - 2pm
Winner’s screening - 2-3.30pm
Film Club - Santa Sangre (1989) | The Edinburgh ‘Like A Book Group But With Films’ Group meets in the pub every other Thursday to chat films and TV! Come along, it’s fun! | Bennets Bar | 5 June, 7.30pm
Porty Pride Film Night in partnership with SQIFF | The 2025 programme will feature specially selected LGBTQIA+ short films including…(Untitled) 2025 Directed by Campbell X; Twenty Something Directed by João Nunes (2024); Hot Young Geek Seeks Blood Sucking Freak Directed by Heath Virgoe (2024); With more films to be announced… | Portobello Town Hall | 6 June, 7pm
BOOK AHEAD: Observer Pass: Edinburgh Pitch 2025 | The Edinburgh Pitch is Scotland’s only public pitching forum. The event is aimed at international independent filmmakers and production companies raising finance for ambitious and urgent feature documentaries in late development, production or post-production. This flagship event brings together key industry decision-makers and emerging talent for a day of live pitches, networking, and discovery. OBSERVER PASSES NOW AVAILABLE | Symposium Hall | 17 June, 9.45 am
GLASGOW
FILM SCREENINGS:
in which the root precedes the plant screening | Four films spanning glasshouses, archives, kelp, celluloid and land to think through themes of community, extraction and the construction of landscape(s). | Many Studios Event Space | 3 June, 6.30pm
Laurel & Hardy Film Night | The Sons of the Desert return for another night of film fun with the ubiquitous Stan Laurel & Oliver Hardy; and where better to see them than in the very music hall where Stan made his stage debut in 1906. This event is free admission, however donation are greatly appreciated to help us keep the music hall open and the campaign going. | Britannia Panopticon Music Hall | 4 June, 7pm
THE MIDDLE FINGER - Film Screening | Ireland's weirdest superhero film! Dennis, a lonely and frustrated teenager, is reluctantly transformed into a superhero embedded with the symbol of the middle finger. With no courage and no clue of what to do next, will he save the day? | The Old Hairdresser’s | 4 June, 6.45pm
HEAT - 30th anniversary | Michael Mann’s classic HEAT: One is a cop, the other a thief. Both are demanding perfectionists; both are about to tear a city apart. Vincent Hanna (Al Pacino) is a brilliant LA cop whose obsession with his work has all but destroyed his personal life. Investigating a brutal armed robbery leads him to a gang lead by hardened professional criminal Neil McCauley (Robert De Niro). The heat closes in on McCauley and his crew, leading to a meeting of minds and a shattering collision from which few will emerge unscathed. | GFT | From 6 June, various times
The Last Musician of Auschwitz + Director Q&A | The extraordinary story of cellist Anita Lasker-Wallfisch, along with other victims of the concentration camp - Jews, Poles and Roma - who played and created music amidst the terrors of the Holocaust. Together they show how, amid the most brutal and dehumanising situations, music could be a lifeline, a way to give testimony and even a means of resistance. Followed by a Q&A with Grierson award-winning filmmaker Toby Trackman. | GFT | 7 June, 2pm
Dog-friendly cinema - Hallow Road | Two parents enter a race against time when they receive a distressing late-night phone call from their daughter after she caused a tragic car accident. | Grosvenor Picture Theatre | 8 June, 12.05pm
EVENTS:
Wes Ander-Season | Join us at 8:30pm every Thursday between 15th May and 5th June for screenings of some of Wes Anderson's most iconic films. | Grosvenor Picture Theatre | Ongoing to 5 June
BOOK AHEAD: Seeds - Celebrating Black British Stories | We Are Parable in partnership with BBC Film and Everyman present SEEDS - a dynamic short film programme celebrating emerging Black British filmmakers taking place in four cities around the UK. These deeply personal and visually stunning stories explore themes of identity, belonging, grief, and ancestral connections. With spoken word performances and the opportunity to hear from some of the filmmakers who are screening their work with us, we can’t wait for you to experience SEEDS in London, Manchester, Glasgow and Bristol!
Glasgow on 22 July | Everyman Cinema
FURTHER AFIELD AND FURTHER AHEAD
Film-related treats happening around the rest of Scotland and UK!
PAISLEY - Refractive Film & digital Artist Meet Up with Wilma Smith | After studying at Glasgow School of Art, Wilma started on 16mm film before moving into digital. Her first commission came with The Review (2016) via Scottish Documentary Institute’s Bridging the Gap scheme. Her stop motion film The Jubilee was nominated for the Thelma Schoonmaker Prize for Short Filmmaking Excellence at EIFF 2024. Wilma took part in the Netflix-funded Women in Film & TV Four Nations Mentoring Scheme 2025. | Refractive Collective | 6 June, 7pm
FITTIE, Aberdeenshire - Meet the Buchanans | The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Barbara Orton, the film's Producer and co-Director, and Professor Alison Lumsden, the Walter Scott expert who features in the film. | Fittie Community Hall | 6 June, 6.30pm
ABERDEEN - Filmmakers and Creatives Networking Event | Aberdeen’s creative community thrives when we come together, and our Creative Networking Event is all about open doors and new ideas. Get behind-the-scenes updates on Crow House Projects, network with top professionals and rising stars, and if you’re ready, showcase your work on stage. | The Blue Lamp | 8 June, 7pm
BOOK AHEAD, BRISTOL - Cinema Rediscovered Festival | Festival passes are now on sale and the full programme has been announced for the 9th edition of the UK’s leading festival of newly restored, rarely screened or recently re-found cinematic gems - running in and around Bristol, UK, Wed 23 - Sun 27 July 2025.
Celebrated producer Stephen Woolley will deliver an opening night address ushering in one of this year’s key strands celebrating 1980s British independent film. | Bristol Watershed | 23-27 July
OPPORTUNITIES
JOBS / WORK OPPORTUNITIES COMING UP:
Pre-Selection Viewers - Glasgow Short Film Festival | Glasgow Short Film Festival is looking for short film submission viewers to be part of our GSFF26 pre-selection team. Viewers will be asked to commit to a minimum of 300 short films between July and November 2025. Films submitted to us are on average 15 minutes in duration, and viewers will be paid £3.30 per film. | Apply by 9 June
Screen Officer – Scripted at Screen Scotland | Are you passionate about storytelling and driven to shape the future of Scotland’s screen sector? Screen Scotland is looking for a dynamic and knowledgeable script executive to join our team and help. As Screen Officer, you will play a key role in nurturing talent and supporting the full scripted pipeline—from early development to production. | Deadline 16 June
Head of Programme at Glasgow Film | Salary: £43,740 per annum | The Head of Programme is a key leadership role at Glasgow Film, responsible for shaping and delivering the creative vision across both Glasgow Film Theatre (GFT) and Glasgow Film Festival (GFF). As a strategic and public-facing figure, the postholder will lead the programming teams in curating bold, inclusive and engaging film programmes, partnerships and audience development strategies that reflect Glasgow Film’s enduring commitment to Cinema For All. Full-time - 35 hours per week - and as necessary to fulfil the scope of responsibilities within the post. | Apply by 20 June
Communications Officer - Luminate | Luminate is Scotland's creative ageing organisation working to ensure that older people’s creativity can flourish whatever their circumstances, experience, interests and ambitions. | Salary £27,000 FTE pro-rata (17.5 hours) plus pension. | Deadline 20 June
Glasgow Film Chief Executive | Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum | Glasgow Film is one of the country’s leading cultural institutions providing an independently curated film programme for diverse audiences at the Glasgow Film Theatre and making cinema accessible to all through the renowned Glasgow Film Festival and community outreach and educational initiatives. We are seeking a Chief Executive to drive the development of Glasgow Film as an inspirational national hub for film and screhttps://www.independentcinemaoffice.org.uk/jobs/sales-assistant-3/en culture, and advocate for the organisation at a local, national and international level. | Apply by 23 June
Head of Engagement - Eden Court Theatre & Cinema | £38,000 to £42,000 per annum, depending on experience | Responsible for the ongoing successful delivery of the programme, whilst also shaping the future Engagement strategy, to ensure Eden Court continues to deliver an impactful and varied programme. | Apply by 23 June
Sales Assistant - Park Circus Films | Park Circus is a globally recognised theatrical and home entertainment distributor of classic films, distributing back catalogues on behalf of major Hollywood, British and French studios including Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures, Disney, Universal Pictures, Warner Bros, A24, ITV, Pathé, StudioCanal, and Channel 4. | Salary: £24,000 | Deadline 30 June
Finance Administrative Assistant - Park Circus Films | Looking for an entry-level applicant, preferably with some previous work experience in an office-based environment. | Salary: £24,000 | Deadline 30 June
Marketing Officer - HippFest, Falkirk | HippFest is Scotland’s first and only festival of silent film with live music, centred in and inspired by Scotland’s oldest cinema, featuring exceptional screenings, commissions, workshops, community events and touring. | Salary: £13,560 - £18,306 (113 days @ £120 - £162 p/d). (FTE 0.4) (£27,120 - £36,612 per annum pro rata)
COURSES & WORKSHOPS:
Workshop: Working with influencers for cultural and creative organisations | People are primed to seek and follow the opinions and choices of others who they trust. Psychologists call this ‘social proof’ and it’s why influencers have huge potential to help you bring new audiences to you and your work. In this webinar, we’ll look at working with influencers on social media – not the unaffordable megastars, but micro and nano influencers who have niche, loyal followings in specific worlds that matter to you. | Webinar | 30 June, 10.55 am
Workshop: Making a feature film in 5 days + Q&A screening of Tummy Monster | A workshop run by Ciaran Lyons: a writer-director with a background in DIY visual effects, and a focus on unconventional, genre filmmaking. His narrative work has received a BAFTA Scotland nomination for Best Short Film, and has played at international festivals including Slamdance, Palm Springs, Frightfest, and London Short Film Festival. He has also shot over 50 music videos, a handful of commercials, and written 3 feature scripts. | GMac FILM, 103 Trongate | 7 June, 2.30pm
BFI FAN: Green Hour - Ignite Local Climate Action | Learn how to connect with the climate movement in your community. In this session, we’ll be joined by T A P E Collective to hear how they blend cinema with urban foraging workshops, and Curzon Cinema to learn about their partnership with Sustainable Clevedon on a 2-day festival uniting cinema, action and community organising. | Online | 17 June,12pm
Story for Pitch Decks / You’ve got a great idea and a script you think industry producers and execs should read. But how do you convince them? 2 day course. / ONLINE / 6 + 20 June
FUNDING / AWARDS / FESTIVALS:
FESTIVALS / ORGS LOOKING FOR FILM SUBMISSIONS:
London Short Film Festival - Submissions Open | LSFF exists to spotlight a multiplicity of filmmakers, visual artists and creatives, across intersections and with a commitment to peripheral voices. BAFTA-qualifying. Each January, the festival hosts ten days of short form, conversation and multidisciplinary curation. We present up to 500 British and international films, collaboratively selected from 5000+ open submissions, alongside Special Events and an industry programme of workshops, panels and discussion for filmmakers and cinema workers. | Regular Deadline 8 June
Edinburgh Short Film Festival | The 15th edition with International Film Festival showcases, more short film screenings, trophies, cash prizes and awards! ESFF is now a BIFA Qualifying festival. One of the UK's strongest short film programmes & dedicated to short film and film-makers, with awards, trophies & cash prizes for: Best Film, Best Animation & Best Scottish Short | final deadline 20 June
UK Jewish Film Festival | looking for feature films and shorts for our UK Jewish Film Festival 2025! | Applications close on 30 June
CPH:DOX + Futura Cinema: CALL FOR PROJECTS | CPH:DOX and Futura Cinema have partnered to launch the 4th edition, featuring two intensive support programmes for innovation across cinema and the creative industries. Find out more about the incubation programme and experimentation programme | Applications for both close on 30 June
London Breeze Film Festival | Calling black british filmmakers who are already doing the work - Introducing a brand new £10,000 fund, mentorship, and a UK premiere slot at London Breeze 2026 | Submit via MySmashMedia | Deadline 1 August 2025
FUNDS, GRANTS, FELLOWSHIPS, MENTORSHIPS:
New Producers: Applications Now Open | The New Producers programme provides four paid placements for individuals looking to create and produce film screenings in Scotland. New Producers will be supported with training and will work closely with their Host organisation to learn all aspects of programming, marketing and delivering film screenings. | Film Hub Scotland | Deadline 23 June
Creative Scotland Open Fund for Individuals / Supporting the wide range of activity initiated by artists, writers, producers and other creative practitioners in Scotland. / Until 8 October 2025
BFI Creative Fund Opens | UK screen organisations can apply for funding ranging from £12,000 to £150,000 | Ongoing until March 2026
NFTS Sylvia Anderson Scholarship | A new funding opportunity for aspiring storytellers, created in partnership with ITV Studios. The Sylvia Anderson Scholarship will support students on the NFTS’ world-renowned two year Screenwriting MA, ensuring that the next generation of screenwriters continue to push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. | Starting Jan 2026
Schools Screen Education Fund | Funding to support schools across Scotland in their delivery of film and screen education. £500 - £5,000 per project. | Screen Scotland | apply before March 2026
NEWS:
Film stories, productions, news, reports, industry insights, and other tidbits that have caught our attention this week!
Ireland’s 8% tax incentive uplift for feature films under €20m comes into force 🍀
Edinburgh-set’ ‘Department Q’ is now on Netflix - here are all the film’s locations 🏰
The scaffolding has come down as Edinburgh Filmhouse gets ready to reopen! 🎉
Film Festivals currently running / coming up:
SXSW London / 2-7 June / London, UK
Tribeca Film Festival / 4-15 June / New York, US
Sheffield DocFest / 18 - 23 June - Sheffield, UK
Raindance / 18-27 June / London, UK
Docs Ireland / 24-29 June / Belfast, UK
Karlovy Vary Film Festival / 4-12 July / Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic
Cinema Rediscovered Festival / 23-27 July | Bristol, UK