Cinetopia: Recommends, 3 - 9 February 2025 💫
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... 🎉
Hello, friends! 👋 Welcome to your regular, weekly film happenings drop!
In this edition: TWO Hirokazu Kore-eda movies, LGBTQ+ History Month screenings, German films, interesting talks, and dozens of opportunities and training courses for existing or aspiring filmmakers.
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An appeal! London’s PRINCE CHARLES CINEMA is under threat of closure. One of Britain’s most celebrated independent cinemas and a prized institution, the PCC has been showing rep, cult, arthouse, and commercial cinema at budget prices since 1991 (in the former Start cinema that has been there since 1961)!
Please sign the petition to SAVE THE PCC here!
AROUND TOWN
Film screenings & events in Edinburgh and Glasgow
EDINBURGH
FILM SCREENINGS:
THE FILMS OF EDUARDO ‘EDDY’ WILLIAMS / CinemaAttic present a full retrospective of Argentine filmmaker Eduardo “Teddy” William’s work / 4-16 Feb, various locations
PRIDE / In the summer of 1984, gay and lesbian activists work to help miners during their lengthy strike of the National Union of Mineworkers - screening by Local Cinema Project / CRAIGMILLAR NOW / 5 Feb, 6pm
MONSTER by Hirokazu Kore-eda / Critically acclaimed mystery that also marks the final work of composer Ryuichi Sakamoto / GRASSMARKET PICTUREHOUSE / 5 Feb 7pm
THE LOW ROAD: The Power of Film as a Path to Recovery / Screening + discussion - The Low Road tells the story of a young university student consumed by guilt and grief following the tragic loss of her best friend to suicide. **sensitive content, be advised** / NAPIER UNIVERSITY / 5 Feb, 5.15pm
WEIGHTLESS by Sarah Fairbrother / Documentary work in progress + feedback session + short film Finding Sid and DOCMA film game! Organised by DOCo / THE OUTHOUSE / 5 Feb, 7pm
THE SAINTS ARE WATCHING / Documentary screening: Ukrainian artist Oleksandr Klimenko and his wife Sofia Atlantova have been painting icons on ammunition boxes since the annexation of Crimea in 2014 / ST GILES CATHEDRAL / 7 Feb, 7pm
DAHOMEY / Mati Diop’s Golden Bear-winning 2024 film: 26 royal treasures from Dahomey, exhibited in Paris, are returned to Benin. Diop artistically expresses a new generation's demands for repatriation. / FRENCH INSTITUTE / 7 Feb, 6pm
SHORT FILMS - Making Space, Celebrating Local Talent / A screening of four short films from emerging Edinburgh-based artists, accompanied by a networking event / THE SPACE @ DALRY / 7 Feb, 8pm
GOODBYE JULIA / A powerful Sudanese film exploring guilt, redemption, and identity against the backdrop of the north-south divide. The screening is followed by a group chat led by Sudanese women / WESTSIDE ART BASE / 8 Feb, 1-5pm
WICKED LITTLE LETTERS / Penicuik Cinema screening: When residents begin to receive wicked letters full of hilarious profanities, foul-mouthed Rose is charged with the crime, but all is not as it seems… / PENICUIK TOWN HALL / 9 Feb, 7pm
EVENTS:
ACTING MASTERCLASS - Finding Emotion / Explore techniques to enhance your acting, including memory exercises, emotional triggers, and how music can elevate your performance - with Alasdair Mackay / ONLINE / 5 Feb, 4pm
FILM SEMINAR - Film Philosophy in action / Screening and Discussion of Film-Philos-Orama by David H. Fleming of University of Stirling / SCREENING ROOM G, Edinburgh University School of LLC / 7 Feb, 2pm
MEETUP - ESEA Creatives in Scotland / A fun gathering of East and South East Asian heritage creatives to connect and celebrate Lunar New Year! / EVE BAR / 6 Feb, 7pm
CAFE FLICKER - Short Film Open Mic / The longest running short film open mic night in Scotland, for filmmakers, actors, and composers it’s a great opportunity to show your work, meet other filmmakers and enjoy watching short film surprises! / GMAC, 103 TRONGATE / 6 Feb, 6.30pm
GLASGOW
FILM SCREENINGS:
COMING OUT+ introduction / Introduced by Dr Stephan Ehrig, University of Glasgow. Heiner Carow’s Teddy Award-winning tale of an East German teacher, who begins to question his sexuality after a reunion with a childhood friend - Part of Queer Cinema from the Eastern Bloc season / GFT / 3 Feb, 8pm
ARCHITECTON / Documentary by Victor Kossakovsky, an extraordinary journey through the material that makes up our habitat: concrete and its ancestor, stone, that raises a fundamental question: how do we inhabit the world of tomorrow? / GROSVENOR PICTURE THEATRE / 3 Feb, 12.20pm
KOHLHIESEL’S DAUGHTERS + introduction / Part of Fokus Films from Germany season, Ernst Lubitch’s a spirited silent comedy that combines wit, charm, and farcical romance / GFT / 6 Feb, 6.30pm
PRIDE & PREJUDICE / Join the Book babes for a cute and cosy night watching Pride and Prejudice starring Kiera Knightley! / Boyd Orr building room 412 / 6 Feb, 6.30 pm
THE LIGHTHOUSE + Fierce Salvage Launch / Join us during LGBTQ+ History Month for the Glasgow launch of Fierce Salvage, a collection of stories, poems and memoir that provides a snapshot of Scotland’s queer community and LGBTQ+ writing scene. Introductions and readings from authors Heather Parry and Eve Brandon / GFT / 6 Feb, 7.30pm
ULTHIMA THULE / Borscht Film Club screening: When his father dies, Bartek, inspired by his Dad’s unrealised dream, leaves his family and travels to the Ulthima Thule - “furthest point” - Foula, a remote Scottish island where he is forced to confront both solitude and the power of nature. / PYRAMID AT ANDERSTON / 7 Feb, 6.30pm
EVENTS:
TALK - An evening with screenwriter Andrea Gibb / Celebrate the release of Miss Austen, a landmark BBC drama about the life of Jane Austen, with screenwriter Andrea Gibb / LORD HOPE BUILDING / 6 Feb, 6.30pm
OPPORTUNITIES
JOBS / WORK OPPORTUNITIES:
Hospitality Coordinator Sheffield Doc Fest / Manage the guest experience at Doc Fest / Deadline: 6 Feb
Fight Director Scottish Independent Thriller / Seeking a fight director for a feature film in Scotland by Triventure Films / Deadline, 9 Feb
Multimedia Editor National Galleries of Scotland / Join our Digital Team and play a key role in helping us to elevate the production of compelling digital content across our platforms and exhibitions / Deadline: 10 Feb
Skills Coordinator (Screen) BFI Skills Cluster / Co-ordinating the BFI Skills Cluster (Scotland) activity as part of the funding awarded to Screen Scotland until April 2026 / Deadline, 13 Feb
Board of Trustees Edinburgh Filmhouse /Applications open for the board of trustees / Deadline: 14 Feb
Promotion Executive, Warner Brothers (Innerleithen) / Dedicated and detail-oriented Promotion Executive for international cycling events (primarily mountain bike & track) for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Sports Europe / (no deadline given)
Head of Production Freak Films / Fixed-term contract of 6 months, possibility of extension. May suit a senior producer or production manager ready to step up, or a freelance professional seeking a longer-term opportunity / Deadline: 24 Feb
Curator in Residence FACT Liverpool / Looking for a mid-career curator, based in the UK or Europe, who is interested in the overlapping fields of art, immersive and advanced technology, from a critical and/or social perspective. / Deadline: 23 Feb
LEARNING / TRAINING / MENTORSHIPS:
COURSE: Intro to Intimacy Coordination / Learn about Intimacy Coordinating from Georgia Johnson (Emily in Paris, Karen Pirie & Silent Witness) / GMAC, 103 TRONGATE / 8 Feb, 12 pm
LEARNING: Young Filmmakers Hub / Aimed at young people aged 12-18 living in Edinburgh, providing them with an opportunity to learn the art of filmmaking, regardless of their circumstances / SCREEN EDUCATION EDINBURGH / Deadline: 5 Feb
FILM MARKET: MEETMARKET, Sheffield Doc: One of the world’s largest documentary markets. Selected projects will have the opportunity to meet with international industry representatives among 150+ international funders, broadcasters, distributors, festival programmers and exhibitors / Deadline: 5 February
COURSE: ProPro: The Producers Programme for Women / A comprehensive program tailored to support and advance women in the producer or other leadership role within the European film industry / 2-6 June, VIENNA / Deadline: 10 February
TRAINING: Ability Post Production Academy / New courses in Adobe Premiere including the Avid to Premiere conversion course - Affordable, Inclusive and Accessible learning / Bursaries available / Ongoing Availability
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME: IDFA Project Space / A unique, creativity-driven talent development program for first or second-time documentary directors / June-September ONLINE + AMSTERDAM / Deadline: 14 Feb
LEARNING: Intro:DOX at CPH:FORUM / Accreditation for two full days of curated sessions at CPH:FORUM providing essential tools for new filmmakers and producers to thrive in the established industry ecosystem / COPENHAGEN / Deadline: 15 Feb
WORKSHOPS: Talking Shorts / Three tandem workshops and industry discussion spaces taking place at key short film festivals across Europe / Deadline: 21 Feb
COURSE: Film Programming Essentials, with BFI Fan / Explore the fundamentals of creating a film programme / BFI building STEPHEN STREET / LONDON in person 3 March, ONLINE 18 & 20 March / Deadline: 21 Feb
COURSE: Through The Lens: Adult Filmmaking Course: hands-on training in key filmmaking roles, and exploring films through screenings and discussions together before coming together to create a short film in your community! / Screen Education Edinburgh / Deadline: 28 Feb
TRAINING: Indielab TV Accelerator 2025 / Stay ahead of the curve, and develop the skills and network to take your business to the next level across the evolving TV and content ecosystems. / Deadline: 7 March
Take part in a free information session to find out more:
Tuesday 4 February, 1pm - 2pm
Monday 3 March, 1pm - 2pm
FUNDING / AWARDS / FESTIVALS:
FUND: GO SEE SHARE FUND by Creative Scotland / small grants aimed at increasing financial sustainability within the creative sector / Deadline: 6 February
FELLOWSHIP: MacDowell Artist Fellowship: The prestigious artist residency program located in the rural environment / NEW HAMPSHIRE (US) / Deadline for Fall/Winter 2025: 10 Feb
GRANT: Catapult Development Grant / provides early-stage support to documentary filmmakers when funding is hardest to find / Deadline: 12 Feb
FELLOWSHIP: Sundance Ignite x Adobe: identifies and supports new voices and talent from the next generation of filmmakers and fosters fresh audiences for independent storytelling / Deadline: 14 Feb
SUBMIT YOUR FILM: Edinburgh Short Film Festival / All genres considered, maximum duration 25 minutes. Scottish and International films welcomed / Early Bird Deadline: 21 Feb
FUND: 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
SUBMIT YOUR FILM: Women X festival / Proudly shining a spotlight on the extraordinary talents of women and gender nonconforming directors, writers, and producers / Spring Deadline: 8 March
SUBMIT YOUR FILM: Edinburgh International Film Festival 2025 / Festival will run from 14-20 August / Deadline: 18 April
SUBMIT YOUR FILM: Folkestone Doc Fest / All full length, mid length and short documentaries accepted, and artist films. Festival takes place from October 22-26.
/ Early Deadline: 9 March
NEWS:
Film stories, productions, news, reports, industry insights, and other tidbits that have caught our attention this week!
Creative Scotland’s Multi Year Funding recipients announced in a record year 👏
Full industry programme announced at Glasgow Film Festival 📽️
‘Rocks’ and ‘Bring Them Down’ producers among recipients of BFI Doc Society funding 💷
UK creative industries minister wants more Bollywood and Nigerian production to come to the UK 🎞️
New Harrison Ford x Glenmorangie campaign by LS Productions 🥃
Film Festivals coming up:
International Film Festival Rotterdam: 30 January – 9 February / Rotterdam, Netherlands
Berlinale Film Festival / 13-23 February / Berlin, Germany
Move Summit / 19-21 February / Edinburgh
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
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