Cinetopia Recommends: 30 March -5 April2026
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AROUND TOWN
Film screenings & events in Edinburgh and Glasgow đż
EDINBURGH
FILM SCREENINGS:
OUR PICKS FROM THE FILMHOUSE:
KINOTEKA Polish film festival series:
Katyn- Andrze Wajda focuses on personal stories and a wider human tragedy in this Oscar-nominated film, set against one of the most painful and politically sensitive topics in Polish history: the 1940 massacre of thousands of Polish soldiers and intellectuals in the Katyn forest. A personal project for Wajda, whose father was murdered in the massacre, Katyn poignantly frames historical events through the stories of women looking for the truth about their missing relatives. - 31 March, 5.45pm
AfterImage - In his final film, Wajda returns to previously explored themes of personal and artistic resistance to an authoritarian state and ideology. Based on the life of avant-garde painter and theorist WĆadysĆaw StrzemiĆski, the film chronicles his struggles against expulsion from state institutions, and erasure from a nationâs collective memory, as a result of political and artistic convictions that were at odds with the official Stalinist post-war doctrine. - 2 April 6pm
After Eight + Murewa screening - Scottish Doc Institute is screening for the first time in Edinburgh two award-winning short films that explore stories of coming of age, friendship, community and the harsh realities of racism and incarceration.
â After Eight: The Story of Satpal Ram
(dir. Usayd Younis | Mos Hannan)
â Murewa (dir. ChĂ© Scott-Heron Newton)
Join SDI for this very special evening followed by a post-film discussion moderated by Balenji Mwiche - 1 April, 6.10pmAmelie (25th anniversary) - 23-year-old Amélie is lonely. After an isolating childhood, she moves to Paris and becomes a waitress at the Café des Deux Moulins, a bar restaurant filled with a colourful cast of diners and employees. One night, Amélie happens across a box of treasures hidden in her apartment, left by a little boy in the Fifties, that changes the course of her life. Henceforth, she dedicates herself to giving back to her community, tracking down the owner of these keepsakes, consoling a widowed neighbour and befriending a reclusive artist. When completing these good deeds, she crosses paths with Nino, a photobooth collagist who shares her oddball sensibilities. She quickly falls in love with him. - From Friday 3 April
Radiophrenia Presents: Lost in Transmission #4 + Shona Macnaughton (Live) - Lost in Transmission is a series of events presenting non-English language radio works with subtitled translations in cinema spaces around Scotland. Here, subtitles allow audiences to experience the wealth of radio art available from all over the globe in its original language in the comfortable space of a cinema. This event will include a live performance of a version of Look! She has her eyes wide open by Shona Macnaughton. - 4 April, 2pm
Man Ray: Films by Photographers - Four silent films from the 1920s, created by pioneering photographers who turned their cameras towards motion. Featuring surrealist and experimental documentary works by Man Ray, Joris Ivens, and Ralph Steiner, Films by Photographers captures the rhythm of industry, everyday movement, and the strange beauty of light and the elements. Presented with new electronic scores by Glasgow-based audiovisual duo The Spring Vexation, these four captivating shorts reveal how photographic perspectives shaped some of the most inventive and atmospheric moving images of early cinema. - 5 April, 6.30pm
OUR PICKS FROM THE CAMEO:
Labyrinth (40th anniversary) - Frustrated with babysitting on yet another weekend night, Sarah â a teenager with an active imagination â summons the Goblins from her favourite book, Labyrinth, to take her baby step-brother away.Combining music, adventure, comedy and fantasy, this beloved family film boasts a cast of incredible creatures created by the Jim Henson Creature Shop, and stars the late, great David Bowie, who performs five original songs in the role of the Goblin King. 30 March, 12.30pm
The Last Temptation of Christ - Martin Scorceseâs masterful telling of the life of Jesus Christ, his journey through life as he faces the struggles all humans do, and his final temptation on the cross. Starring Willem Dafoe, Harvey Keitel, and Harry Dean Stanton. 1 April, 7.45pm & 2 April, 5pm
McCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass - For over 50 years the disappearance of McCartneyâs original Höfner bass has been one of rock ânâ rollâs enduring mysteries. McCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass tells the extraordinary story of this iconic instrument, and the fan powered quest to find it. 2 April, 8.30pm & 4 April, 12.15pm
AROUND TOWN:
The Quiet Son / Jouer avec le feu (2024) - Pierre (played by Vincent Lindon, Awarded Best Actor in this role at the Venice Film Festival) brings up his two sons alone. Louis, the younger, is doing well at school and getting on in life. Fus, the eldest, becomes close to extreme right-wing groups despite his fatherâs attempts to keep him safe. FRENCH INSTITUTE - 1 April, 2pm
Journeyman (2017) - Paddy Considine directs and stars alongside Jodie Whittaker in this exploration of a boxer dealing with a head injury after a fight - GRASSMARKET COMMUNITY PICTURE HOUSE - 1 April, 7pm
EVENTS:
creative soundLAB March 2026 - Get ready to mix and mingle with music audio sound industry practitioners at creative soundLAB where music connections sync up perfectly! Come meet and interact with super-talented musicians composers song-writers sound-designers and explore discover sample perfect music audio sound for your creative multimedia projects.
creative soundLABs are regular music networking and showcase events connecting super-talented, experienced music creators, music producers, composers and sound designers with multimedia industries and creative sectors. These are free, informal events where music creators meet, interact, collaborate and negotiate with music users. creative soundLAB is a regular music sync sourcing, placement and facilitating event for multimedia industries. BRIGHT RED TRIANGLE START UP - 30 March, 6pm
Film Club - Iâm A Cyborg But Thatâs OK (2006) - The Edinburgh âLike A Book Group But With Filmsâ Group meets every other Thursday to chat films and TV! Itâs a brilliant group, come along! Watch the film in your own time and join us for a chat on the night. Cha Young-goon, who thinks she is a cyborg, is remanded in a mental institution when she electrocutes herself instead of eating food. There, she meets Il-sun, who thinks he can steal peopleâs souls. BENNETâS BAR - 2 April, 7.30pm
GLASGOW
FILM SCREENINGS:
OUR PICKS FROM GFT:
Youth Screening: No Bears - No Bears (2022), a meta-fictional drama directed by and starring Jafar Panahi, follows two parallel love stories plagued by superstition, tradition, and political oppression. While living in a rural Iranian border village, Panahi remotely directs a film about a couple trying to flee to Europe, while facing suspicion from locals over a controversial, supposedly captured photo. 15-25 Card members can each claim a free ticket for our monthly youth screenings. 31 March, 6.30pm
Itâs Never Over, Jeff Buckley - Rising musician Jeff Buckley had only released one album when he died suddenly in 1997. Now, never-before-seen footage, exclusive voice messages, and accounts from those closest to him offer a portrait of the captivating singer. From Friday 3 April, multiple screenings
John Schlesingerâs Marathon Man - John Schlesingerâs âJewish revenge thrillerâ saw him reunite with his Midnight Cowboy star Dustin Hoffman as Babe Levy, the son of a disgraced intellectual who works to clear his fatherâs academic reputation. But when his brother, Doc (Roy Scheider), is brutally murdered, Babe becomes enmeshed in a dangerous conspiracy surrounding Christian Szell (Laurence Olivier), an ex-Nazi and concentration camp torturer. 4 April, 5.30pm & 8 April, 8pm
Moulin Rouge (25th Anniversary) - Baz Luhrmannâs reinvention of the Hollywood musical returns to the big screen for its 25th Anniversary! The screening on Thursday 9 April will be introduced by composer Craig Armstrong, who won a BAFTA and a Golden Globe for his work on the film. 5 April, 4pm & 9 April, 5.30pm
AROUND TOWN:
Film Screening - âSisters with Transistorsâ - Directed by Lisa Rovner, SISTERS WITH TRANSISTORS is the remarkable untold story of electronic musicâs female pioneers, composers who embraced machines and their liberating technologies to utterly transform how we produce and listen to music today. The film maps a new history of electronic music through the visionary women whose radical experimentations with machines redefined the boundaries of music, including Daphne Oram, Pauline Oliveros, Delia Derbyshire and Eliane Radigue. PROJECT SPACE - 2 April 3pm
CinemARC: Tracing Light - Join us for this special CinemARC presentation of Tracing Light. After the film, youâll hear from researchers and the people responsible for making the film, who will discuss and illuminate the multiple mysteries of light. Searching for the origin of images, this film delves into two worlds that explore the magic of light: physics and art. Advanced research Centre, Uni. Of Glasgow - 2 April, 6pm
A Celebration of Father Ted - Join us for a fun-filled, in-person gathering honoring the hilarious Father Ted. Whether youâre a die-hard fan or just love a good laugh, come and relive the iconic moments with fellow enthusiasts. Expect plenty of laughs, great company, and all things Father Ted! THE OLD HAIRDRESSERâS - 5 April 7pm
Reel Action Film Club Presents: Hard Target. - Directed by the legendary John Woo in his first western feature, Hard Target is the story of Chance Boudreaux (Jean Claude Van Damme) a drifter hired to find a womanâs father in New Orleans. In the process, they discover a deadly game of cat and mouse behind his disappearance. Come down and witness one of the 90âs best action movies on the big screen! THE OLD HAIRDRESSERâS - 1 April, 7pm
EVENTS:
FIlm & TV Networking - Mingle with Film & TV industry professionals, make meaningful connections, and meet future collaborators! THE FINNIESTON - 30 March, 7pm
Intro to Sound for Animation - Join us for a hands-on experience in adding sounds to animation and creating new experimental noises to make things even more animated! Bring yourself - everyone is welcome. In the introduction to the workshop everyone will be given an animated fragment to add sound to so then later, when we animate our own sequences, we can confidently experiment while already knowing the basics. GLASGOW ZINE LIBRARY - 5 April, 2pm
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FURTHER AFIELD AND FURTHER AHEAD
Film-related treats happening around the rest of Scotland and UK!
ONLINE - HIPPFEST AT HOME - HippFest is Scotlandâs first and only festival of silent film with live music. HippFest is Scotland's first and only festival of silent film with live music. In 2021 the festival ran entirely online, reaching a new international community, and since then we have continued to develop the festivalâs output across a variety of digital platforms. If you can't make it to an in-person screening donât worry, you can join us at selected events online! We are excited to extend our celebration of silent film with live music to digital audiences across the world.â ~ ONLINE: 30 March - 6 April
Edinburgh Short Film Festival - Best of Fest - Cinema lovers! Enjoy a programme of our award-winners and some of the best short comedy, stop-motion, drama and animation collected together in a one-off programme. FILMHOUSE, EDINBURGH - 18 April, 8.15pm
OPPORTUNITIES
JOBS / WORK OPPORTUNITIES COMING UP:
Marketing Assistant (part-time) - The Filmhouse - Filmhouse is looking for a creative and motivated Marketing Assistant to support the day-to-day operations of our Marketing department. This flexible, part-time role is ideal for someone with a passion for film looking to begin a career in arts marketing. Salary: ÂŁ10,491 pro rata (ÂŁ26.227.50 per annum). Hours: Part time, 2 days a week (15 hours total, with half-hour unpaid lunch break). Apply by 13 April
Production & Archive Assistant - British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) - Salary: Weekly rate ÂŁ550-625 depending on experience. Deadline to apply, 15 April
LFF Project Manager - BFI London FIlm Festival - Salary: ÂŁ43,755 per annum. Fixed Term Contract: 19 May to 6 November 2026. Interviews will be held in the week commencing 13 April 2026. Apply by 2 April.
Projectionist - The Prince Charles Cinema - Salary: ÂŁ19.02 per hour (Double Time after midnight). The ideal candidate will be London-based and have experience of working with 35mm film, inspection and make-up as well as running film and live events â good computer literacy skills a must. Hours: Part time. Minimum 8hrs per week. Used as flexible cover for the rest of the team. Apply by 7 April
Heritage Project Manager - Belmont Cinema, Aberdeen | LOCATION: Aberdeen City Centre. STATUS: Full-time (35 hours per week). DURATION: 12 months (with the possibility of contract extension). SALARY: ÂŁ47,500 per annum. Apply by 10 April
Spotlight on FIfe/Clackmannanshire Coordinator | Spotlight is a place-based initiative designed to develop the capacity and confidence of local film exhibitors and potential new exhibitors in Fife and Clackmannanshire â an area with significant unmet demand for independent cinema and a large population currently underserved by screen culture provision. Salary: ÂŁ33,240 (pro rata, 0.686 FTE). Contract: April 2026 â 31 March 2029. Apply by 30 March
Head of Commercial and Marketing, Dublin International Film Festival - Salary: âŹ50-60,000 (depending on experience). The position is offered as a three-year fixed-term contract with a six-month probationary period. Apply by 4 April
Marketing & Communications Coordinator - Women in Film & TV - Salary: ÂŁ32,000 per annum.The role will be key in amplifying WFTVâs work across digital and in-person platforms, connecting their community and showcasing the talent and ambition of women across film and television. Apply by 30 March
Join the LUX Board of Trustees - looking for new Board members to support our work and bring new skills, expertise and ideas for the future of our organisation. This is an important moment in LUXâs history as we embark on a process of rearticulating our purpose and shaping our future with a new executive team. Maintaining a strong, dynamic Board of Trustees is essential to guiding LUXâs mission and working in collaboration with the team to develop and implement the organisationâs vision. Deadline 13 April
Marketing & Communications Coordinator Women in Film & TV: Salary: ÂŁ32,000 per annum. Contract: Full time, fixed term contract 12 months with the possibility to extend. Deadline to apply 30 March
COURSES & WORKSHOPS:
Reframing Storytelling for Social Media | This course is designed for media professionals who are experienced storytellers but want to develop skills in social-first content. Takes place 4-5 May 2026. Apply by 16 April
Story for Pitch Decks - Story for Pitch Decks is a two-day live, online training course for writers with a script or documentary idea looking to deliver a memorable, professional industry pitch for their story. Deadline, 5 June - multiple locations
Raindance Scotland Dynamic Screenwriting weekend - Master the art of the script. From three-act structure and dynamic character arcs to visual storytelling and engaging dialogue, learn to turn your cinematic ideas into a polished story. 13 + 14 June, 2026. Apply by 13 June.
FUNDS, GRANTS, FELLOWSHIPS, MENTORSHIPS:
Meanwhile Use Fund (Glasgow) | The Meanwhile Use Fund, part of the City Centre Improvement Grant Fund, is designed to help organisations and communities in Glasgow city centre make use of empty or vacant properties. The fund aims to support projects that improve the cityâs appearance and inclusivity. | Apply before 1 April 2026
NEWS:
Film stories, productions, news, reports, industry insights, and other tidbits that have caught our attention this week!
Factual Fast Track Scotland and Northern Ireland new cohort announced
Former Google exec Matt Brittin to become next BBC director general
UK Global Screen Fund strategic plans for expanded 2026-29 funding unveiled
From âGame of Thronesâ to âDownton AbbeyââIconic Costumes Go on View in Scotland
Film Festivals currently running / coming up:
SXSW / 12-18 March / Austin, Texas USA
Glasgow Short Film Festival / 18-22 March / Glasgow, UK
Visions du RĂ©el / 17-26 April / Nyon, Switzerland
Fiends in the Furrows, / 23-26 April / Leith, Scotland
