Cinetopia: Recommends, 3- 9 March 2025 🍿
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AROUND TOWN
Film screenings & events in Edinburgh and Glasgow 🍿
EDINBURGH
FILM SCREENINGS:
About Grief - work in progress screening / DOCo, Edinburgh’s documentary community, is hosting a special WIP screening of About Grief, by Gauri Sharma. The film explores the journey of Zenab, a young painter finding the courage to create again after losing her mentor. / THE OUTHOUSE / 5 March, 7pm
Gocce d’Italia / Screening of 4 Episodes of "Gocce d'Italia" docuseries, featuring Italians' lives in the UK. / VALVONA & CROLLA / 3 March, 6-8pm
The Woman King / Viola Davis stars in the true story of the Agojie, the all-female unit of warriors who defended the Kingdom of Dahomey, in this action drama / GRASSMARKET COMMUNITY CINEMA / 5 March, 7pm
Ratatouille / French-themed community lunch + screening by Local Cinema Network - Remy dreams of becoming a great chef, despite being a rat in a definitely rodent-phobic profession / SPACE @THE BROOMHOUSE HUB / 8 March, 1.30pm (come at 12.30pm for lunch!)
Poly-Styrene: I Am a Cliché / 2021 documentary by Edinburgh-based director Paul Sng about the life of Poly Styrene, the lead singer of the British punk band X-Ray Spex. Screening by Local Cinema Network / DUNCAN PLACE / 8 March, 2pm
The Last Showgirl + Pamela Anderson Q&A (recorded) / Follows a glamorous, seasoned showgirl who has headlined at Le Razzle Dazzle in Las Vegas for decades - screening followed by a recorded Q&A with Pamela Anderson / EVERYMAN / 8 March, 6.30pm
The Summer With Carmen + Zacharias Mavroeidis Director Q&A / A sexy, sun-drenched romp with an entertaining, hunky cast at its core celebrating the bonds of queer platonic friendship, and a very cute dog / THE CAMEO / 3 March, 6pm (no adverts or trailers)
On Falling (GFF@Cameo screening) / Can’t make it to Glasgow for the film festival? Enjoy this screening of On Falling - The story focuses on Aurora, a Portuguese worker in a Scottish warehouse, navigating loneliness and alienation in an algorithm-driven gig economy as she seeks meaning and connection amidst solitude and workplace confines / THE CAMEO / 4 March, 5.45pm
We Are Fugazi from Washington D.C / We Are Fugazi from Washington, D.C. comprises crowd-sourced, fan-recorded live shows and rare archive footage of Fugazi curated by Joe Gross, Joseph Pattisall and Jeff Krulik / THE CAMEO / 5 March, 6.15pm
We Make Antiques! - The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2025 / Shady antiques dealer Norio (NAKAI Kiichi) and talented-but-impoverished potter Sasuke (SASAKI Kuranosuke) team up to con respectable connoisseurs out of their money in this comedy crowd-pleaser with a unique focus on Japanese antiques dealership and Japan’s most revered tea master. / THE CAMEO / 6 March, 6pm
International Women's Day: Twiggy + Short Film: The Long Walk / An intimate, star-studded dive into the birth of an icon, and everything that followed. A look at the life of the greatest it-girl of all time + 2 minute aniimated short: The Long Walk: Towards Gender Equality in Politics / THE CAMEO / 8 March, 3.30pm
Take Care France / À nous deux France! by Desire Ecaré / Africans that have emigrated to Paris try to adapt to their new surroundings in this situation comedy and social satire / FRENCH INSTITUTE / 5 March, 2pm
EVENTS:
Film Club - Lola / The Edinburgh ‘Like A Book Group But With Films’ Group meets in the pub every other Thursday to chat films and TV! / BENNETS BAR / 6 March, 7.30 pm
GLASGOW
FILM SCREENINGS:
It’s Glasgow Film Festival all week, so we encourage you to check out the full programme of amazing screenings and events taking place via the official GFF website: GLASGOW FILM FESTIVAL 📽️
A couple of screenings with Q&As we want to highlight, that still have tickets available:
I Do Not Come to You by Chance by Ishaya Bako (Nigeria) - Q&A with Ishaya Bako (director) and Chioma Onyenwe (producer), 3 March, 6pm
The END by Joshua Oppenheimer (Denmark, Ireland) - with Q&A with actor George McKay, 4 March 7.30pm
Four Mothers by Darren Thornton (Ireland) - Q&A with James McArdle (cast) and Chris Thornton (writer), 3 March, 8.40pm
Neon Dreaming by Marie-Claire Marcotte (Canada) - Q&A with Marie-Claire Marcotte (director) and Brennan Fuller (cinematographer) - 4 March, 8.30pm
Ebony & Ivory by Jim Hosking (USA) - Q&A with Jim Hosking (director) - 5 March, 6.15 pm
Restless by Jed Hart (UK) - Q&A with Jed Hart (director), Lyndsey Marshal (cast) and Aston McAuley (cast) - 5 March, 8.40pm
The Players by Sarah Galea-Davis (Canada) - Q&A with Sarah Galea-Davis (director) - 6 March, 8.45pm
Stationed At Home by Daniel Vincent Masciari (USA)- Q&A with Eliza VanCort (producer), Daniel Masciari (director/writer) and Darryle Johnson (cast) - 7 March, 8.15pm
Veni Vidi Vici by Daniel Hoesl, Julia Niemann (Austria) - Q&A with Daniel Hoesl (director) and Julia Niemann (director) - 8 March, 6.30pm
Other screenings:
Faithful - Scottish Fairytale Movie Premiere / Join us for the enchanting premiere of "Faithful," a Scottish fairytale movie that will transport you to a magical world filled with wonder / GROSVENOR PICTURE THEATRE / 8 March, 7pm
International Women’s Day screenings:
Where We Stop / Glasgow Girls Club screening and panel discussion - let's explore where we stop and where we go next! #accelerateaction / THE SOCIAL HUB / 8 March, 3pm
On The Basis of Sex / Film Screening for GCU students and Staff! / NH008 Student's Association / 4 March, 5pm
Since Yesterday: The Untold Story of Scotland’s Girl Bands / Popstars, Post-punks and Pioneers – A Documentary platforming the story of Scotland’s defiant trailblazing pop bands. / KELVIN HALL NATIONAL LIBRARY / 8 March, 2pm
EVENTS:
Filmmaking Workshops for QTIPOC+ / SQIFF and Exhale Group CIC brings 4x filmmaking workshop sessions for QTIPOC+ to learn and experience accessible ways to make a film. / TRANSMISSION GALLERY / 9 March 2pm (also sessions on 23 + 30 March)
FURTHER AFIELD
Film-related treats happening around the UK!
BO’NESS - HIPPFEST IS COMING! / HippFest is Scotland’s first and only festival of silent film with live music, centred in and inspired by Scotland’s first and oldest cinema; featuring exceptional screenings, commissions, workshops, community events and touring. Renowned for its warm welcome and inclusive atmosphere, HippFest attracts a broad audience of cinema-goers, music lovers, and industry professionals, cultivating an international community with an adventurous appetite for extraordinary cinema / 19-23 March
OPPORTUNITIES
JOBS / WORK OPPORTUNITIES COMING UP:
ASSISTANT PUBLICIST - Premiere Scot PR / If you are dynamic, curious, and passionate about delivering creative campaigns for a range of clients across the arts, third sector, events and more - get in touch! / SCOTLAND / Deadline 12 March
Producer, Manipulate Arts / Leading on delivery of all our projects and activities including the international Manipulate Festival / SCOTLAND / £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
Communications Assistant, BIFA / BIFA is looking for an enthusiastic, proactive Communications Assistant to support our communications across all of our activity - industry and public facing / LONDON / 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:
Camera Assisting Short Course / NFTS SCOTLAND - GLASGOW / 4-6 March
FUNDING / AWARDS / FESTIVALS:
FESTIVALS LOOKING FOR FILM SUBMISSIONS:
Lookaside’s Short of the Month / A monthly curatorial experience focused on showcasing exciting voices of worldwide short filmmaking. / First Deadline, 25 March
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:
Doc Society Climate Fund / The Fund provides up to $125,000 grants to support the completion of production of nonfiction projects, and for impact pilots for completed nonfiction and fiction projects / Deadline, 10 March
Film Hub Scotland Film Exhibition Fund / Apply for up to £10,000 / First deadline, 28 March
BFI Network Short Film Fund I Awarding National Lottery funding between £5,000 and £25,000 to support shortform live action, animation and immersive/virtual reality. / Deadline, 25 March
MiraBan Independent Film Fund / The MiraBan Independent Film Fund powered by Genera Films, designed to bring innovative and original film projects to life. Our fund provides up to £1,000 in support for film productions / Early Bird Deadline 12 March
Slick Films Fund / Slick Films invites writers, directors, and producers from all over the world to submit their original, compelling narratives for a chance to receive £10,000 in production funding. / Deadline 25 March
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
Changing Perspectives Film Fund / UK Jewish Film is delighted to announce the launch of a new film fund for 2025, which will support the production of three high-quality, dramatic short films (approximately 15 minutes each), aimed at teenagers, and set in present-day Britain / First deadline 21 April
NEWS:
Film stories, productions, news, reports, industry insights, and other tidbits that have caught our attention this week!
How to watch the Oscars in the UK tonight! (Sunday 2 March) 🏆
Shooting underway on new psyschologial thriller, The Ridge by BBC Scotland / Sky New Zealand Originals - Screen Scotland 📺
UK parliamentary committees call for respect for copyright law in AI debate 🤖
Film Festivals currently running / 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
SXSW - 7-15 March / Austin, Texas
Manchester Film Festival - 14-23 March / Manchester
Glasgow Short Film Festival / 19-23 March / Glasgow
Hippfest Silent Film Festival / 19-23 March / Bo’ness
Cinéma du réel Documentary Festival - 22-29 March / Paris, France
CPH:DOX / 19-31 March / Copenhagen, Denmark