Cinetopia: Recommends, 24 February - 2 March 2025 🍿
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AROUND TOWN
Film screenings & events in Edinburgh and Glasgow 🍿
EDINBURGH
FILM SCREENINGS:
THE DESCENT / An experimental feminist body-horror film, made by one of our ex-members, that seeks to challenge the status quo of how the Monstrous Feminine is presented in horror films - Edinburgh Filmmaking Society / Davidson Lecture Theatre - Lister Learning and Teaching Centre / 25 Feb, 6.30 pm
DAS RHEINGOLD / A screening of the Kupfer/Barenboim Bayreuth production from 1992 / Stockbridge Parish Church / 24 Feb, 7pm
BRASIL: A SLOW FILM FESTIVAL from CinemaAttic / Kicking-off with Neighbouring Sounds (O Som ao Redor) by acclaimed director Kleber Mendonça Filho (Bacurao, Pictures of Ghosts). An x-ray of a middle-class district in Recife: in the street where a rich family owns lots of real estate, life takes an unexpected turn when a private security outfit offers its services to the residents / Info & Tickets
24th Feb, 7.15 pm / FRENCH INSTITUTE, EDINBURGH
25th Feb, 7.15 pm / KELVIN HALL, GLASGOW
THE PEASANTS / A painted-style animation from the directors of Loving Vincent, The Peasants follows the dramatic events of a year in the village of Lipce / GRASSMARKET PICTUREHOUSE / 26 Feb, 7pm
VERTIGO (FSC Film Club) / Alfred Hitchcock’s classic starring James Stewart and Kim Novak / 26 Feb, 7pm
THELMA / Thelma Post is a 93-year-old grandmother who loses $10,000 to a con artist on the phone. With help from a friend and his motorized scooter, she embarks on a treacherous journey across Los Angeles to reclaim what was taken from her - presented by Cramond Cinema Movie Club / CRAMOND KIRK HALL / 27 Feb, 6.30pm
DEVI / The Scottish premiere of Devi, a multi-award winning documentary about the life of Devi Khadka / MacLaren Stuart Room, Edinburgh Law School / 27 Feb, 5.30pm
香港電影《爸爸》特別優先場 ｜ Hong Kong Movie "Papa" Preview Screening / Co-organised by SHOWALKER UK and WayMaker, at this special preview screening audiences will receive a copy of the UK special movie postcard (1 set of 5pcs), and enjoy a special interactive session after the screening to express their feelings about the film. / ODEON LOTHIAN ROAD / 28 Feb, 7pm
TOP GUN: MAVERICK with Live Orchestra / Feel the need for speed with the Scottish premiere of Top Gun: Maverick in concert with live music from the Royal Scottish National Orchestra! / USHER HALL / 28 Feb, 7.30pm
AS THE TIDE COMES IN + Director Q&A / Cinetopia: DOC and Take One Action! present this meditative documentary by Juan Palacios, about a tiny Danish island community at threat from rising waters…we will have Juan on stage for a post-film Q&A! / CAMEO PICTUREHOUSE / 26 Feb, 7.30 pm + Q&A
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR: LIVE! / Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s rock classic Jesus Christ Superstar returns to its roots with this sensational performance filmed in the UK during the Live Arena Tour / CAMEO PICTUREHOUSE / 2 Mar, 12pm
GLASGOW
FILM SCREENINGS:
Dog-Friendly Secret Film / Bring your pooch along for a surprise movie! / GMAC Film 103 TRONGATE / 25 Feb, 7pm
ARICA / Informal screening of Arica(2020) with post-screening discussion. Some light refreshments are provided, tickets available on a sliding scale - presented by the Woodlands Anti-Racist Film Club / FLOURISH HOUSE / 25 Feb, 5.30pm
EAT FILM: The Big Lebowski / Enjoy dinner and a movie: film ticket, main course, drink and popcorn - £20pp / SLOANE’S / 25 Feb, 6.30pm
The Lotus Club: Documentary Series / Documentaries curated by two Glasgow-based Japanese journalists. / KELVIN HALL OPEN COLLECTIONS / 26 Feb, 6pm
Cinema Sgìre / A special screening from the Cinema Sgire collection produced by communities in the Outer Hebrides in the 1970’s and 1980’s / NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND KELVIN HALL / 26 Feb, 6.15pm
Living Rent screens THE RENT STRIKE (2024) / A documentary telling the inspiring story of the Irish rent strikes from 1970-1973, followed by a panel discussion + audience Q+A / GMAC Film, 103 TRONGATE / 28 Feb, 7pm
INTERSTELLAR in IMAX / Christopher Nolan’s epic sci-fi, a powerful tale of a father’s sacrifice for humanity. / GLASGOW SCIENCE MUSEUM / 1 & 2 Mar, 3pm
TOP GUN: MAVERICK with Live Orchestra / Feel the need for speed with the Scottish premiere of Top Gun: Maverick in concert with live music from the Royal Scottish National Orchestra! / ROYAL CONCERT HALL / 1 March, 7.30pm
EVENTS:
GLASGOW FILM FESTIVAL STARTS 26th FEB! View the full festival programme and book here! Not sure what to watch? Here are some recommendations from the Film Festival programmers’ team…
Sci-Fi Galactic Adventures / One for the Star Wars geeks - a new exhibition of props, costumes, and sets from the world’s most popular film franchise! / RIVERSIDE MUSEUM / Until 6 April
FURTHER AFIELD
A mini selection of film-related treats happening around the UK!
LONDON - RECLAIM THE FRAME: REJOICE WEEKENDER / Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Birds’ Eye View Film Festival over International Women’s Day weekend / LONDON / 7-9 March, various times and locations
NEWCASTLE Film Club - Workshop: Writing for Video Games with Ian Mayor / BRINKBURN BREWERY / 9 March, 1-3pm
LIVERPOOL - BFI NETWORK Filmmaker Mixer - with Let's Make Films / FACT Liverpool / 13 March, 6pm
OPPORTUNITIES
BOOK A FILM FOR YOUR CINEMA!
YOUR FAT FRIEND by Jeanie Findlay - Book a screening for your community! / Popular blogger, author and podcaster Aubrey Gordon (Maintenance Phase, You Just Need to Lose Weight) spent five years writing anonymously about the realities of living as a self-described "very fat person", and in this vulnerable, humorous, unflinching doc she faces the public, and gets candid with her family, for the first time / CONTACT HERE TO BOOK
KIM’S VIDEO / A madcap documentary about a filmmakers quest to find and rescue the lost, 55,000-strong film archive of iconic NYC video store Kim’s Video - a movie-lovers’ movie that will appeal to anyone who ever rented a VHS! - Cinetopia are taking it on a UK Tour, so get in touch if you want to book it for your local cinema! / CONTACT HERE TO BOOK
THE PEOPLE’S JOKER / Matchbox Cinema are bringing The People’s Joker to a cinema near you! The People’s Joker’s hilarious reimagining of the classic autobiographical coming-of-age story follows an unconfident, closeted trans girl as she moves to Gotham to make it big as a comedian, joining the cast of government-sanctioned sketch show UCB Live, in a world where comedy has been outlawed. / CONTACT HERE TO BOOK
JOBS / WORK OPPORTUNITIES COMING UP:
VOLUNTEERS CALL OUT! The Catalan Film Festival of Scotland, 10th edition! /
Brought to you by CinemaAttic, help us deliver a successful festival! We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee and Inverness or surrounding areas. If you have a passion for Catalan culture or films in general we want you in! Application Form here.
Edinburgh Filmhouse has 4 jobs going:
Marketing Manager - £32,000 - deadline 27 Feb
Finance Manager - £50,000, pro rata - deadline 27 Feb
Cinema Manager - £32,000 - deadline, 28 Feb
Programme Manager - £29,000 - deadline 27 Feb
Producer, Manipulate Arts / Leading on delivery of all our projects and activities including the international Manipulate Festival / £35,000 per annum, Deadline, 24 March
Digital Content Producer / SHAPER/CAPER a touring dance company based in Dundee - You’ll produce original content through a variety of mediums including films, photos, graphics, podcasts that tells engaging stories about our work / DUNDEE / £29-31,000 pro rata, Deadline, 21 March
Cinema Operations Manager / GLASGOW FILM THEATRE / £38,010 per annum, Deadline, 14 March
Creative Learning and Education Officer / Send your CV and a cover letter to john.kirkland@birkscinema.co.uk / BIRKS CINEMA TRUST, ABERFELDY / £36,000 per annum / Deadline, 21 March
Vote At BIFA (British Independent Film Awards) / Looking for experienced filmmakers and practitioners to take part in voting for the annual Awards nominees and winners / Deadline: 9 March
Freelance Illustrators (2) Heehaw Films / Email portfolio to dan@heehaw.co.uk / EDINBURGH / Deadline: end April
COURSES & WORKSHOPS:
Financing Your Feature Film / ONLINE / 27-28 Feb
Camera Assisting Short Course / NFTS SCOTLAND - GLASGOW / 4-6 March
Film Festival Strategy 101 / Festival Formula / Online 25 Feb, 10am
Through The Lens: Filmmaking Course for Adults / SCREEN EDUCATION EDINBURGH / Deadline: 28 Feb
TV Writing for Beginners / GMAC, 103 TRONGATE / 1 March, 10 am
FUNDING / AWARDS / FESTIVALS:
FESTIVALS LOOKING FOR FILM SUBMISSIONS:
Women X festival / Proudly shining a spotlight on the extraordinary talents of women and gender nonconforming directors, writers, and producers / Spring deadline: 8 March
Folkestone Doc Fest / All full-length, mid-length and short docs accepted, and artist films. Festival runs October 22-26 / Early deadline: 9 March
Central Scotland Documentary Festival / Celebrates creative documentary and non-fiction filmmaking, curated and presented by Macrobert Arts Centre, taking place 30 Oct - 3 Nov 2025 / Deadline: 21 March
Edinburgh International Film Festival 2025 / Festival will run from 14-20 August / Deadline: 18 April
FUNDS, GRANTS, FELLOWSHIPS:
The Female Voices Short Film Fund / Grants of up to £7,000 / $10,000 are available towards the production costs of all scripted genres and documentary short film content / Deadlines: Early Bird: 28 Feb, Regular: 31 March
Shore Scripts Short Film Fund / Submit your narrative short, animation, web series pilot, or proof-of-concept for a chance to win a $15,000 production grant or $4,000 in finishing funds. / Early Deadline, 28 Feb
Film Hub North’s Short Film Fund / This fund supports the production costs of standalone fiction shorts in live action, animation and immersive/virtual reality, from Northern filmmaking teams. / Deadline, 25 Feb
NEWS:
Film stories, productions, news, reports, industry insights, and other tidbits that have caught our attention this week!
Scotland’s new £9m virtual production studios to drive research and innovation for screen, gaming, and performance industries - Screen Scotland 💫
Work underway to transform Edinburgh’s historic Filmhouse cinema 🎞️
Glasgow Short Film Festival: 'First' animated opera leads 'unleashed' programme🎤
James Bond Shocker! Amazon MGM Studios Takes Creative Control Of Spy Franchise 🍸
Film Festivals coming up:
BFI Future Film Festival: 20 February – 6 March / London and venues UK-wide
Glasgow Film Festival: 26 February - 9 March / Glasgow
Borderlines Film Festival - 28 February - 15 March / Multiple venues across Herefordshire, Shropshire, Malvern and the Marches
FrightFest Glasgow - 6-8 March / Glasgow
Manchester Film Festival - 14-23 March / Manchester
Glasgow Short Film Festival / 19-23 March / Glasgow
Hippfest Silent Film Festival / 19-23 March / Bo’ness
CPH:DOX / 19-31 March / Copenhagen, Denmark