Cinetopia Recommends: 22-28 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... đ
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This week is our June Cinetopia Film Networking - back in the (hopefully) sunny garden of The Blackbird Bar in Bruntsfield! Come along and meet new people, make connections, enjoy a blether with fellow film folks. Itâs welcoming, friendly, and super chilled. Free to attend, please RSVP here! Thursday 25 June, 7-10pm.
Read on for our pick of film screenings, events, opportunities and industry news from across Scotland and beyond.
AROUND TOWN
Film screenings & events in Edinburgh and Glasgow đż
EDINBURGH
FILM SCREENINGS:
OUR PICKS FROM THE FILMHOUSE:
The Vanishing (Spoorloos): A superb psychodrama which twists the slenderest of plots into a hellish exploration of human potential. On a driving holiday in France, a young Dutch couple, Saskia and Rex, stop at a service station to refuel; as Rex waits, Saskia walks to a nearby toilet, and vanishes without trace. Three years
later, an embittered Rex finds himself drawn into a nightmarish relationship with Saskiaâs awesomely mundane abductor, Raymond Lemorne, who, via taunting postcards, promises to reveal the fate of his lost love... 22 June, 8.30pm
Time and Water: From award-winning director Sara Dosa (Fire Of Love, 2023) Renowned Icelandic poet and author Andri SnĂŚr Magnason is chasing something elusive. As the glacial ice of his homeland melts, he constructs a cinematic time capsule to hold onto this moment and send it to the future, before everything he loves slips away. Time and Water is a universal reflection on the power of home and what it means to be alive amid profound epochal change. 23 June, 1.15pm & 25 June, 3.15pm
Queer Film Prize 2026: This June, we celebrate the best LGBTQIA+ short films made in Scotland. Filmhouse is a nominating partner of the Iris Prize Best British Short and weâve selected an LGBTQIA+ short film to nominate from our region!
The winner and Scotlandâs nominated film to be part of the Iris Prize Best British programme will be announced at the screening. 24 June, 6pm
Cactus Pears + Q&A: Set in rural Maharashtra, Cactus Pears follows Anand (Bhushaan Manoj), a Mumbai call-centre worker who returns to his ancestral village to observe the ten-day mourning ritual following his fatherâs death. While navigating the pressures of family expectations and marriage, he reconnects with Balya (Suraaj Suman), a childhood friend facing similar struggles. Over the course of the mourning period, their bond deepens into a tender and intimate relationship, creating a quiet exploration of grief, identity and queer love within a traditional rural community. This screening will have a short introduction and be followed by a Q&A with director Rohan Kanawade. 26 June, 5.45pm
Also playing at GFT, Glasgow with Q&A - 27 June, 7.40pm
OUR PICKS FROM THE CAMEO:
Effi o Blaenau: Based on Gary Owen's much lauded and widely performed monodrama, Iphigenia in Splott, Effi o Blaenau is director Marc Evans' cinematic interpretation set against the wide open landscapes of North Wales. Multiple screenings all week.
Girlfriends by Tracy Choi Ian-Sin: Told in reverse chronology, Girlfriends follows Lok, a queer Macau-born filmmaker, across three relationships and stages of life â at 34 in Hong Kong, stalled creatively and resistant to her partner Bei Bei's push toward commitment and family; at 22 in Taipei, in a passionate but doomed relationship during university; and at 17 in Macau, navigating a first love that awakens her sexuality. It's a semi-autobiographical drama charting a young woman's coming-of-age and ongoing search for her place in the world. 22 June, 2.40pm
The Invite (preview screening): Joe (Seth Rogen) and Angelaâs (Olivia Wilde) marriage is on thin ice. When they invite their enigmatic upstairs neighbors (Penelope Cruz, Edward Norton) for a dinner party, the night spirals into unexpected places, revealing deeply repressed emotions and unexplored sexuality.
Have they reignited the spark â or lit the match that burns it all down? 24 June, 5.40pm
Edinburgh Shorts Showcase: The 48 Hour Film Project and Screen Education Edinburgh present an evening of short films showcasing the best in local filmmaking talent. The screening will be followed by a Q & A with the filmmakers and networking after. This screening will be captioned with live BSL Interpretation for the Q & A. 25 June, 8pm
The Last Viking: After serving fifteen years in prison, bank robber Anker (Nikolaj Lie Kaas) is determined to recover the stolen money his brother Manfred (Mads Mikkelsen) buried years earlier. There's just one problem: Manfred, caught in an identity crisis and convinced he is John Lennon, can no longer remember where it is hidden. The brothers set off on an increasingly chaotic hunt for the missing fortune, digging up old family secrets on the way. From Friday 26 June
AROUND TOWN:
Being Maria by Jessica Palud (2024): Maria Schneider, on the cusp of adulthood, stars in the cult classic âLast Tango in Paris.â Unprepared, sheâs thrust into fame, becoming an iconic actress amidst glory and scandal. FRENCH INSTITUTE / 24 June, 6pm
âCinderellaâ by Rudolf Nureyev: Charles Perraultâs celebrated tale, set to music by Sergei Prokofiev, is transposed to a film set. In a series of references to the heroes of the American cinema, Rudolf Nureyev propels his Cinderella under the spotlights of Hollywood. With a producer for fairy godmother and a star actor as Prince Charming, she escapes her miserable destiny and sees her dreams come true. FRENCH INSTITUTE / 25 June, 6pm
Hamnet (2025): See Jessie Buckley's Oscar winning performance in this moving exploration of love and loss in the lives of Agnes and William Shakespeare. GRASSMARKET COMMUNITY PICTURE HOUSE / 24 June, 7pm
Atmosphere | Some Like it Hot: Voted the best comedy of all time, Billy Wilderâs 1959 classic opens in Prohibition-era Chicago where two speakeasy musicians, Joe (Tony Curtis) and Jerry (Jack Lemmon) witness a mob shooting and need to get out of town as soon as possible to escape murder. Sweet Sue and her all-girl Society Syncopators are about to leave the Windy City and head to Miami by train. They need a saxophone player and a bassist to complete the band. Joe and Jerry disguise themselves as Josephine and Daphne and join singer Sugar (Marilyn Monroe) on board. Ticket price includes a complimentary cocktail. LAURISTON CASTLE / 26 June, 7.30pm
Peopleâs Emergency Briefing film showing: Tipping points are hard to see... until they happen! Join us for a screening of a new film featuring Chris Packham, leading scientists, a former general, Deborah Meaden, Jennifer Saunders and more - all being far too frank about where things are heading and what can be done about it. Followed by a short Q&A panel and facilitated discussion about what we can all do. Staff and students welcome! EDNIBURGH CLIMATE CHANGE INSTITUTE / 24 June, 2.30pm
FILMHOUSE BIRTHDAY PARTY! Filmhouse turns 1 - The festivities kick off at 9pm and roll all the way through until the wee hours. Expect an evening of great music with a DJ set, plenty of special drinks and birthday treats as we look back on the first year weâve had and the many more to come. Tickets cost only ÂŁ10 and include a glass of fizz (non-alcoholic options available), a slice of cake and an exclusive birthday party bag with lots of goodies guaranteed to get you in the celebratory mood. Letâs all raise a glass to Filmhouse! 27 June, 9pm til late
Cinetopia Film Networking Night - Join Cinetopia for an informal evening of drinks, conversation and connections with fellow film industry professionals, creatives and film lovers. Whether youâre established in the industry or just starting out, everyone is welcome. BLACKBIRD BAR & RESTAURANT (COURTYARD) / 25 June, 7-10pm
GLASGOW
FILM SCREENINGS:
OUR PICKS FROM GFT:
The Man from London - 35mm: Adapted from Belgian mystery master Georges Simenonâs 1934 novel and codirected by BĂŠla Tarrâs wife, Ăgnes Hranitzky, The Man from London centers on everyman railway operator Maloin (Miroslav Krobot), whose observation tower affords him a godlike view of the dockside terminus. One night, Maloin witnesses a murder that places him in possession of a briefcase filled with English currency. But what seems like a windfall from the heavens racks him with guilt and suspicion, and increasingly disconnects him from his wife (Tilda Swinton) and daughter (Erika BĂłk). 23 June, 8pm
Preview: A Private Life + Q&A: Weâre thrilled to welcome director of A Private Life, Rebecca Zlotowski, whoâll be joining us after the preview for a special Q&A!
Rebecca Zlotowskiâsanticipated follow-up to Other Peopleâs ChildrenstarsJodie Fosterin a French-language role as Lilian Steiner, a renowned psychiatrist investigating the death of one of her patients. She becomes deeply troubled and, convinced that it is murder, she decides to investigateâŚ25 June, 8pm
How to Live on Earth: A visionary feature documentary that explores our vital connection to nature and its role in our future. Presented by Benedict Cumberbatch, this ultimate 'how-to guide' features inspirational, cutting-edge stories and powerful cinematography from around the world to reveal how humans are learning to team up with nature to solve our biggest challenges. Heart-warming, entertaining, energising, the film presents a hopeful vision of a future within reach â one in which nature thrives, and so do we. 26 June, 8.10pm
Nowhere + The Cineskinny live podcast: This Queer Cinema Sundays screening will be followed by a live captioned panel discussion with the CineSkinny Podcast, with hosts Peter Simpson, Anahit Behrooz, Ellie Robertson and Jamie Dunn which will be recorded live for the podcast. In Los Angeles, a colourful assortment of bohemians try to make sense of their intersecting lives. The moody Dark Smith, his bisexual girlfriend, her lesbian lover and their shy gay friend plan on attending the wildest party of the year. But theyâll only make it if they can survive the drug trips, suicides, trysts, mutilations and alien abductions that occur as one surreal day unfolds. 28 June, 7.20pm
AROUND TOWN:
Screening: Everybody To Kenmure Street: Documentary screening in a community venue, celebrating collective action, solidarity and resistance. Live Q&A with the filmmaker. Join us at Springburn Auditorium for a screening of the award-winning documentary âEverybody to Kenmure Streetâ. The film celebrates community action and resistance in Glasgow. SPRINGBURN AUDITORIUM / 28 June, 5pm
Reel Action Film Club Presents: Brucesploitation Double Bill.: Reel Action Film Club is proud to present Enter The Clones Of Bruce, the documentary chroniciling the rise of Brucesploitation in the wake of the death of martial arts legend Bruce Lee. The documentary will be follow by a screening of The Dragon Lives Again where Bruce Lee (Bruce Leong) is sent to the underworld to fight Dracula, James Bond and The Man With No Name. Come learn about the pretenders to Bruce Leeâs throne plus a true Brucesploitation classic! THE OLD HAIRDRESSERâS / 22 June, 6.30pm
Bi Movies Film Club presents Cabaret: Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome to the first Bi Movies Film Club screening, Cabaret. Queer romance, musical numbers, outlandish choreography, sociopolitical commentary and Liza Minelli in a jaunty bowler hat?! Truly this film has something for everyone. The Kit Kat Club is a place that embraces expression, freedom of sexuality, and the avant garde artforms that burst from Berlin in the 1920s. Itâs a pocket of protection for artists and anyone who thrives outside the norm; a place so full of life, one could easily take that protection for granted. GOVAN HILL BATHS COMMUNITY TRUST / 25 June, 6pm
Final Girls Horror Film Club: Join us at Glasgowâs film club for women meet up where we will be chatting Hellraiser (1987) and our fave Queer Classics. Join us for the Final Girls Glasgow - Horror Film Club June meet up - weâll be chatting movies we think are Queer Classics and discussing our movie of the month - Hellraiser (1987) which you can watch in advance for free on Tubi.
This in-person event is a safe space for female fans of the genre to engage in discussions with like-minded fans and meet new friends. CĂL CĂIL / 25 June, 7pm
German Cinema: âTandem - In welcher Sprache träumst du?â: Fanny, a 17-year-old schoolgirl from France, goes on a language exchange trip to Germany. In Leipzig, she meets her pen pal Lena who is the same age as her and who is eager to become involved in political activism. In order to impress Lena, the rather shy and withdrawn Fanny invents a different life for herself â but she quickly becomes trapped in her deceit. GOETHE INSTITUTE / 25 June, 6pm
RAP WORLD (2024)/6 TILL 6 (2025): DV8 Film Club: DV8 Film Club presents a double bill screening of Conner O'Malley/Danny Scharar's Rap World and Arran Ashan/Mustafa Mohamoud's 6 Till 6.In Rap World, three friends come together over one night to make the greatest rap album known to all mankind. In 6 Till 6, two friends set out on the streets of London with no intention but to stay awake for 24 hours, filming everything that comes their way. Prepare to laugh, despair, and to feel something deep inside as you join these filmmakers on night-time odysseys through two different parts of the Western world: suburban midwest America at the peak of the noughties, and the diverse, complicated landscape of post-COVID London. Two excellent examples of contemporary miniDV films, both exploiting the drawbacks, associations and freedom of the technology to different (yet arguably complimentary) ends. THE OLD HAIRDRESSERâS / 28 June, 7pm
An Evening with Lorraine Kelly: In Conversation with Rosie Kelly Smith Join Scotlandâs favourite broadcaster, Lorraine Kelly, for a special, intimate evening at St Marys Church in Broughty Ferry. In a rare âIn Conversationâ event, Lorraine will be interviewed by her daughter, journalist and podcaster Rosie Kelly Smith, as they dive into Lorraineâs flourishing career as a novelist.
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FURTHER AFIELD AND FURTHER AHEAD
Film-related treats happening around the rest of Scotland and UK!
EDINBURGH - The Odyssey on 70mm - Following the 10-year-long Trojan war, Odysseus, the heroic Greek king of Ithaca, embarks on another 10-year-long journey to arrive home and reunite with his wife Penelope. While Odysseus is waylaid by mythical beings such as the Cyclops Polyphemus, sirens, and the nymph Calypso, Penelope finds herself fending off suitors that have presumed Odysseus dead. Meanwhile, their son Telemachus is determined to find his father. EDINBURGH FILMHOUSE / From 17 July
MONTROSE Time and Water - LandxSea Monthly presents Time and Water by Oscar-winner Sara Dosa. Renowned Icelandic poet and author Andri SnĂŚr Magnason is chasing something elusive. As the glacial ice of his homeland melts, he constructs a cinematic time capsule to hold onto this moment and send it to the future, before everything he loves slips away. MONTROSE PLAYHOUSE / 20 July, 7.30pm
TIREE - Sea Change Film Festival - Scotlandâs only annual film festival dedicated to empowering women in film. Screening amazing films directed and produced by women, throughout the weekend. Celebrating women behind the camera, Sea Change Film Festival is a beacon from the westerly edge, bringing people together through cinema. AN TALLA / 18-20 September 2026
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OPPORTUNITIES
JOBS / WORK OPPORTUNITIES COMING UP:
HippFest Producer (Freelance) - Salary: 89 days @ ÂŁ165 - ÂŁ180 p/d dependant on experience. This role will oversee all production aspects of the Festival and work as part of the friendly and dedicated HippFest 2027 team. Term: Temporary contract, Mon 14 Sep 2026 to Fri 1 Oct 2027 Apply by 10 August
Projectionist - DCA Dundee - The Projectionist role forms part of the wider DCA Cinema team and is responsible for the smooth delivery of the projected film programme. DCA is a highly successful, internationally renowned centre for contemporary art that enables audiences, artists, and participants to see, experience and create through our four programme areas: Exhibitions, Cinema, Print and Learning. Hours: 11 hours per week
Working Pattern: Wednesday 12.00 â 23:00, 11 hours (break included in working time) Salary: ÂŁ7,989.87 based on hourly rate of ÂŁ13.93 (ÂŁ24,422.32 FTE)
Contract Type: Permanent / Apply by 23 JuneTRUSTEE: Rio Cinema, London (mostly REMOTE): The Rio Cinema is looking to strengthen its board with individuals who can bring their professional skills, strategic mindset, creative problem-solving and diverse networks to help it thrive in an ever-changing cultural and economic landscape. Commitment: c.6-8 board meetings a year (c. 2hrs) plus potential sub-committee meetings and annual board strategy day. Trustees should also be willing to undertake informal engagement with the charity, including providing advice on an ad hoc basis to the management team. Term: 3 years (renewable once). Apply by 10 July.
Volunteer Pre-Selectors - Cardiff Animation Festival - Cardiff Animation Festival is Walesâ only global animation festival â a four-day celebration of all things animated, taking place at venues across Cardiff and online every April. Please complete the pre-selector expression of interest form before 26 June.
HippFest Marketing Officer - Salary: ÂŁ14,350 - ÂŁ18,975 (115 days @ ÂŁ130 - ÂŁ165 p/d). Term: 1 Sep 2026 â 31 Aug 2027. Place of Work: Remote working in Central Belt Scotland with the option to use Falkirk Council offices. HippFest is Scotlandâs first and only festival of silent film with live music, centred in and inspired by Scotlandâs oldest cinema, featuring exceptional screenings, commissions, workshops, community events and touring. Apply by 20 July.
Festival Marketing & Digital Executive - UK Jewish Film Festival: Salary: Fixed fee: ÂŁ20,000-ÂŁ22,000 for the contract period (depending on experience). An excellent opportunity for an ambitious early-career marketer looking to gain hands-on experience promoting a major nationwide film festival, original film productions and a nationally accredited education programme. Freelance Contract: July to December 2026
Fee: ÂŁ20,000 â ÂŁ22,000 for the contract period (depending on experience)
Location: London/hybrid working available Weekly Hours: 35 hoursApply by 1 July
Film Hub Scotland - Marketing and Outreach Coordinator - Salary: ÂŁ33,240 per annum (pro rata) Film Hub Scotland (FHS) is a project of Glasgow Film and part of the BFIâs Film Audience Network, funded by the BFI and Screen Scotland. Film Hub Scotland is one of eight Hubs set up across the UK to extend film choice, increase and broaden film audiences, and enhance opportunities for audiences to engage with and learn about film. Term: Permanent, 35 hours per week (10:00 â 17:30, Monday â Friday) Place of Work: Hybrid working (three days in the office + two days WFH) with a dedicated office space at the Glasgow Film Theatre Apply by 6 July
CALL FOR ENTRIES:
Women 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
Glasgow Short Film Festival - The 20th edition of Glasgow Short Film Festival will take place 17-21 March 2027.We are currently inviting submissions to two categories: Scottish Short Film Award: Films are considered eligible for the Scottish competition if at least two of the following key positions: director, writer, producer â are filled by one or more people resident in Scotland.
Bill Douglas Award for International Short Film Award: Any film not eligible for the Scottish competition is eligible for the International Competition.
Early bird deadline 4 August
FUNDING:
Creative Scotland Crowdmatch Fund: Creative Scotland is offering match funding of up to ÂŁ10,000 for Scotland-based artists, creators and cultural innovators who are raising funds for eligible artistic and creative projects. Apply by 30 September
Bigger Picture â 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 ÂŁ90,000 production funding support. Supported by Screen Scotland and MG ALBA. English deadline: 5 June | Gaelic deadline: 19 June
North Star Shorts â Applications open for 2026: Supporting six live action and animation projects from early career filmmakers with ÂŁ25,000 production funding plus development support. Backed by Screen Scotland and BFI NETWORK. Deadline: 19 June
Next Wave â 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 ÂŁ25,000 production funding. Deadline: 26 June
COURSES & WORKSHOPS:
Documenting Dreams: Embodied Filmmaking Workshop: A four week online filmmaking course on the body and dreaming in experimental documentary - for women and LGBTQIA+ people. Sunday evenings in June/July. Sundays 6-8:30 pm BST, Online 21, 28 June, 5, 12, July run by IMPRINT Documentary Collective
Head of Department Development Programme, BECTU: Applications are now open for our Head of Department Development Programme - a series of support sessions led by leading industry expert, Sara Putt. The Head of Department Development Programme is designed for those with at least three HETV roles as a Supervisor or Head of their Department. Deadline to apply, 6 July
Animation Academy: Animation Academy is an online course for 16 â 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
NEWS:
Film stories, productions, news, reports, industry insights, and other tidbits that have caught our attention this week!
BBC to cut ÂŁ80m spend and 550 jobs from Content, Nations and News
EIFF 2026 announces BFI CEO Ben Roberts as UK Film Conference Keynote Speaker
BĂ rbara Mestanza and Marc Pujolarâs âFilthyâ leads Sheffield DocFest winners
Film Festivals currently running / coming up:
Sheffield DocFest / 10 â 15 June / Sheffield
Edinburgh International Film Festival / 13 - 19 Aug 2026 / Edinburgh
Montrose Landxsea Film Festival / 11-13 September / Montrose, Angus
Sea Change Film Festival / 18-23 September / Island of Tiree, Scotland