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AROUND TOWN
Film screenings & events in Edinburgh and Glasgow đż
EDINBURGH
FILM SCREENINGS:
PICKS FROM THE FILMHOUSE:
Sanatorium (documentary) by Gar O'Rourke - Charts the summer season of a crumbling Soviet-era sanatorium in Odesa, Southern Ukraine | 9 September, 6.15pm
Defence of the Realm 35 mm + Q&A - Produced by Scottish film legend and friend of Filmhouse Lynda Myles, Defence of the Realm is a highly charged tale of murder, intrigue and political corruption. Hosted by Mark Cosgrove, director of Watershed Bristolâs Cinema Rediscovered festival and curator of the Against the Grain: 1980s British Cinema programme from this yearâs edition, and will be introduced by producer Lynda Myles who will join Mark for a discussion and Q&A after the screening. | 9 September, 6pm
Islands - our favourite film from #EIFF, Islands is a sun-scortched, Hitchcockian thriller set on Fuerteventura starring Jack Farthing, Sam Riley and Stacy Martin. | 12 September, 3.30pm and 8.30pm
Hear our review of Islands on Cinetopia Radio podcast EIFF special edition!
PICKS FROM THE CAMEO
Relaxed Screening: The Roses - A reimagining of the 1989 classic film The War of the Roses, based on the novel by Warren Adler, starring Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch. | 8 September, 6pm
Dog-friendly screening: The Roses - 13 September, 11.15am
Central Station 4k rerelease - An emotional journey of a former school teacher, who writes letters for illiterate people, and a young boy, whose mother has just died, as they search for the father he never knew. | 8 September, 8.15pm and 11 September, 5.15pm
Twin Peaks, Season 1 ALL DAYER - Diane, this summer, your local Picturehouse. Entering the town of Twin Peaks. Fetch your clairvoyant logs, tape recorders and best friend necklaces - weâre throwing an all-day marathon of Season One of Twin Peaks: David Lynch & Mark Frostâs groundbreaking television masterpiece. (with intermissions!) | 13 September, 2.30pm
Hard Truths (2024) | Director Mike Leigh returns with this moving character study featuring a powerhouse performance from Marianne Jean-Baptiste | Grassmarket Picture House | 10 September, 7pm
Marinette (French Cinema) | Biopic of Marinette Pichon, first French female soccer player to sign on to the American professional league, record-woman in number of goals per game, and selections for the French national team. | French institute | 10 September, 2pm
BSL Film Club: Robot Dreams | Deaf Action's BSL Film Club presents a screening and discussion of the 2023 film, Robot Dreams, directed by Pablo Berger .
A story about friendship, Robot Dreams is a moving animated drama with no dialogue, which explores the bond that develops between a dog and his android companion. | Deaf Action | 11 September, 7pm
War without Bullets | Join Edinburgh Tool Library and The Crannie for a short film screening, food sharing and conversation about our homes and health. | 12 September, 5.30pm
Cinema under the Stars at Norton House Hotel | A magical evening screening of The Greatest Showman, where the captivating story unfolds beneath a canopy of stars | Norton House Hotel | 13 September, 6.30pm
Hello World! / Bonjour le Monde! + Q&A with film critic Camille Brunel |
Made of papier-mâchĂŠ, the delicate puppets come to life in stop-motion, in beautiful, colorful settings, to tell young and old about the life of the flora and fauna of our countryside and raise awareness about nature preservation and the balance of ecosystems. A work in which puppets, sculptures, paintings, and animation reinterpret nature, allowing us to rediscover it as weâve never seen it before! | French Institute | 13 September, 1pm
Horror in the Bunker | Edinburgh Zombie Club in collaboration with Barnton Bunker present "A Mystery Bunker Horror Double Bill". Two Classic Cult Horror Movies screening in full - think of dark tunnels and scary monsters, two films deserving of a cult movie audience watching packed together in the atmospheric setting of Barnton Bunker's WWII Operations Room. | Barton Bunkers | 13 September, 12.30pm
From Ground Zero: Stories from Gaza | An anthology film of 22 short films made by emerging Palestinian artists (including children) during the first year of Israelâs ongoing siege on Gaza. Itâs a poetic and defiant record of life under attack â a powerful expression of resilience through storytelling. | Filmhouse | 13 September, 2.45pm - also showing across UK cinemas from 12 September
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007) - Leith Kino | Life made him tough. Love made him strong. Music made him hard. Join Leith Kino for a screening of Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007), the hilarious parody of formulaic rags-to-riches musician biopics that follows fictional rocker Dewey Cox (John C. Reilly) on his tumultuous journey through stardom. Haunted by childhood tragedy, Dewey must navigate evolving musical styles, rocky romantic relationships, and the temptations of doing every drug known to man. | Leith Kino at Leith Depot | 14 September, 7.30pm
Cinetopia DOC: Mistress Dispeller + Q&A | In China, a new industry has emerged devoted to helping couples stay married in the face of infidelity. Wang Zhenxi is part of this growing profession, a âmistress dispellerâ who is hired to maintain the bonds of marriage - and break up affairs - by any means necessary. Followed by a recorded Q&A with Elizabeth Lo | FILMHOUSE | 17 September, 5.45pm
IBERODOCS Film Networking | Networking drinks with IberoDocs and the Scottish Documentary Institute, accompanied by live music | voco | 14 September, 3pm
Film Club: Save the Green Planet | The Edinburgh âLike A Book Group But With Filmsâ Group meets in the pub every other Thursday to chat films and TV! Come along, itâs fun | Bennets Bar | 11 September, 7.30pm
Womenâs Voices in Film: The Power of Storytelling | A vibrant evening celebrating Black womenâs voices through film, music, and community. Experience powerful short films (Qhawekazi and Chosi Ngantsomi), insightful panel discussions, African food, women-led vendor stalls, and a live DJ. This multigenerational, inclusive event brings together creatives, activists, and allies to honour resilience, identity, and empowerment. | North Edinburgh Arts | 12 September, 4.30pm
INTERSTELLAR 10 - Music from Interstellar | This unique event brings the iconic original score of Interstellar to life, played by the âInterstellar organistâ, Roger Sayer. | St Giles | 12 September, 7.30pm
Take One Action: Real Utopias | TakeOne Actionâs new programme Real Utopias is a programme of films and events that nurture the seeds of a more just and liberated future. Four weekends of in-person screenings, workshops and conversations in:
#Edinburgh (17-21 Sep), #Glasgow (25-28 Sep), #Inverness (10-12 Oct),
#Dundee (7-8 Nov)
IBERODOCS Film Festival -Celebrating the cultures of Latin America, Spain and Portugal through powerful documentaries, this yearâs programme of features and shorts are connected by the themes of searching and the sea, speaking of identity, belonging, fluidity and transformation | various locations | 10-28 September
GLASGOW
FILM SCREENINGS:
OUR PICKS FROM GFT:
Access Film Club: Appropriate Behaviour + Introduction - Join us for this special Bisexual Visibility Month screening of Appropriate Behaviour. From writer/director/actor Desiree Akhavan (The Miseducation of Cameron Post) comes an ironic, Iranian, hipster date movie. Appropriate Behaviour is a cool, post-feminist comedy about what happens when a girl comes out and discovers that extraordinary is the new ordinary. | 8 September, 6pm
Dirty Boy + Q&A - In this chilling psychological thriller a reclusive schizophrenic, raised in an oppressive cult, discovers that he is being framed for a series of ritualistic murders. He must prove his innocence by rescuing their next victim and destroying the evil sect from within. This screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Doug Rao and actor Graham McTavish (Outlander). | 11 September, 7.45pm
Whiplash + Alison Gardner Q&A - As Allison Gardner retires from her dual roles as CEO of Glasgow Film and Director of Glasgow Film Festival after more than 30 years with the organisation, she will take part in a special conversation, looking back at key moments from her career in cinema, hosted by long time festival collaborator Allan Hunter. The conversation will be followed by a film screening of Whiplash, a film Allison loved and championed on its release back in 2015. | 14 September, 1.45pm
GFT x Films from India Festival - a weekend celebration of contemporary Indian cinema, presented by the Consulate General of India, Edinburgh, in partnership with GFT, and programmed by Momentum Films. | 12-14 September
German Cinema: Shahid | Join us at the Goethe-Institut Glasgow for a screening of Shahid, a brilliantly inventive film that blurs the lines between reality, fiction, theatre and musical. | Goethe Institute | 11 September, 6pm
Beautiful Sunday Film Club - Sept 2025 | We have five short films on offer each with a short Q&A, a fully licensed bar and some time set aside at the end for networking drinks. Whether you're a lover of independent cinema or a film maker yourself, this is the place to be. | Old Toll Bar | 12 September, 7pm
Yaremchuk | Exploring the Ukrainian music scene of the 1970sâ80s, Yaremchuk: Matchless World of Beauty is a captivating documentary-drama that chronicles the extraordinary life of Nazariy Yaremchuk, Ukraineâs first pop star. His story is inseparable from the countryâs history, offering both a portrait of a music legend and a window into Ukraineâs cultural landscape of the era. | CCA | 10 September, 7pm
Trash Cinema presents: INTRUDER! | Join Trash Cinema for a screening of Intruder... featuring a cast of eminently killable teens and not one but two Raimi brothers - you won't find a bloodier bargain anywhere else but Walnut Lake! | The Old Hairdressers | 8 September, 7pm
EATFilm at Sloans: When Harry Met Sally | A chance encounter between two graduates culminates in a short-term friendship. But when fate brings them back together five years later, they are forced to deal with how they feel about each other. Enjoy a night at the movies with a difference without breaking the bank! Movie, Main, Drink & Popcorn - ÂŁ20pp | SLOANS | 9 September, 6.30pm
Dog-Friendly Screening: Caught Stealing | When his punk-rock neighbour asks him to take care of his cat for a few days, New York City bartender Hank Thompson suddenly finds himself caught in the middle of a motley crew of threatening gangsters who all want a piece of him. | Grosvenor Picture Theatre | 14 September, 12.25
EVENTS:
Scottish Screenwriters Festival | Learn from industry experts and have the opportunity to network with fellow screenwriters. | Dakota Central Hotel, Motherwell | 13-14 September
FURTHER AFIELD AND FURTHER AHEAD
Film-related treats happening around the rest of Scotland and UK!
DUNDEE: Children of the City Archive Film Showing | Friends of Dundee City Archives Present "CHILDREN OF THE CITY (1944)", a half-hour government wartime drama documentary. | Dundee Libraries | 11 September, 12pm
LEEDS: Scalarama Leeds Festival | a DIY celebration of cinema by anyone, for everyone, everywhere. Anybody can join and put on a film screening in our film festival - a feature film or selection of shorts - which can be screened anywhere in Leeds. | various venues | Until 30th September
MONTROSE, ANGUS: LandxSea Film Fest | Over three packed days, we are proud to present an inspiring selection of 22 new films including World Premieres and award winners, plus exciting guest speakers, lively discussions, and special family-friendly events which explore our relationship with land and sea. | MONTROSE PLAYHOUSE | 12-14 September
OPPORTUNITIES
JOBS / WORK OPPORTUNITIES COMING UP:
Marketing & Communications Manager - The Barn Cinema and Arts | 26 hours per week (may be flexible and hybrid by arrangement). ÂŁ27,500 (FTE) pro rata *Equivalent to ÂŁ14.10 per hour. | | Aberdeen | Apply before 14 September, 12.00am
Warner Bros. Leavesden Recruitment Fair | Explore a range of roles in Operations, Facilities, Set Lighting & Rigging, Security and Technology. | Warner Bros. Leavesden Park | 17 September, 2-8pm
Marketing, Screenings & Press Executive - Together Films | The successful candidate's mission will be to drive sales and audience growth for film titles by generating a consistent pipeline of high-quality screening leads, delivering strategic outreach and targeted marketing campaigns, and completing festival and awards submissions. | Salary: ÂŁ30,000 to ÂŁ36,000, UK-based Hybrid / Remote | Apply by 19 September
Sales Assistant - Park Circus Films | The role will primarily involve working with clients in the GAS and BENELUX regions (Germany, Austria, Switzerland & Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg). All communication with clients would be in English, unless applicant is bilingual (preferred but not essential). Salary: ÂŁ24,000 | Glasgow | Deadline 19 September
Freelance Producer - HippFest, BoâNess | The successful candidate will be responsible for all production aspects, coordination and overall logistics for the Festival during core and extended dates. | Fee: ÂŁ6,600 â ÂŁ8,910 (55 days @ ÂŁ120 â ÂŁ162 p/d) dependant on experience (FTE 0.22) (ÂŁ30,000 â ÂŁ40,500 pro rata) | Apply before 22 September 2025
LUX Deputy Director | This new senior role, created to strengthen internal capacity, operational resilience, and strategic delivery, will work closely with the recently appointed Director, Ali Roche, to shape and implement a vision for the organisationâs future. | Salary ÂŁ45,000 pro-rata | Apply before 29 September
LUX Collection and Archive Trainee | This role is designed for someone starting out in their career and includes structured hands-on training in important archiving skills, along with personal mentoring and professional development support. | ÂŁ27,000 (full time, 35 hours per week, fixed-term, 12 months) | Apply by 15th September
COURSES & WORKSHOPS:
Film Composers Lab - RSNO | Applications are open now for Film Composers Lab 2025:26! Calling all early-career, UK-based composers, this is your chance to compose for film whilst working with a professional orchestra and industry mentors. | Apply before 21 September, 5pm
Creative Documentary Filmmaking for Researchers | Run by IMPRINT Documentary Collective, for people or marginalised genders (women, trans, and non-binary people) this is a practical, creative workshop on documentary filmmaking that aims to find the artistic, human, and emotional elements already present in our research. | online - various dates in September and October
BFI Film Academy Scotland Short Course Programme 2025-26 |
Understand the fundamentals of filmmaking, from screenwriting, cinematography and sound, to directing, production and editing, for ambitious 16- to 19-year-olds. | Various locations across Scotland | Deadline for applications is 22 September, 5pm
Filmmaking & Narrative Therapy Consultation Group | (delivered virtually over Zoom) - 4 weekly sessions. This consultation group will explore creative approach, creative risk; working with participants, crew, and friends, crew dynamics; and non-extractive and decolonia ways of creating. | Hosted by Film In Mind | 2-23 September
Filming with a Smartphone - two day course | Introduction and practical hands on training from the NFTS.
Part 1 - Kit Prep & Filming - Sat 20th September
Part 2 - Editing & Formatting - Sat 27th September
Connect with deaf talent/audiences | a short, informative Zoom session to explore how arts organisations, freelance producers, and artists can connect with and support Scotlandâs vibrant deaf creative community. | Solar Bear| 24 September, 1pm
Intro to Editing with Avid Media Composer | Designed to provide you with a thorough, rapid and practical introduction to operational editing techniques using AVID. A working background in editing, production or post-production is recommended but not essential | Course takes place: Tues 14th - Thurs 16th October 2025 | NFTS | Deadline to apply: 29 September 2025
AWARDS / FESTIVALS:
FESTIVALS / ORGS LOOKING FOR FILM SUBMISSIONS:
The Activists Without Borders Film Festival (AWBFF) is an in-person event held in the UK, celebrating powerful documentaries and dramas that address critical issues such as human rights violations, the climate crisis, and social inequality. | Final deadline October 2025
FUNDS, GRANTS, FELLOWSHIPS, MENTORSHIPS:
Bridging the Gap - Talent Development - Scottish Documentary Institute | Flagship training programme designed to support and inspire documentary talent in Scotland. | Deadline to apply: 11 September, midnight
Small Grants Fund: The William Syson Foundation | grants up to ÂŁ5k, we welcome applications from arts charities working in any art form such as visual arts, performing arts, poetry, literature, film-making, music, photography and digital art | Deadline 12 September
Animation Trainee Finder 25 - 27 | an entry-level placement scheme which places trainees on animation productions to ensure a continued supply of talent capable of making world-class creative animated content. | Screen Skills | Deadline 26 September
First Draft | Screen Scotland Talent Builder | First Draft is a transformative new feature film script development programme designed to discover and elevate the next wave of Scotlandâs screenwriting talent. The programme supports writers to develop their ideas from a strong story treatment into a polished first draft feature-length screenplay. | Apply before 14 September, 23.55pm
North Star Shorts | Screen Scotland Talent Builder | A programme supporting six short live action fiction films that are developed and produced by talent based in Scotland and supported by Screen Scotland and BFI NETWORK. North Star Shorts offers awards of up to ÂŁ25,000, which may be supplemented with additional financing. | Apply before 26 September, 12pm
Next Wave | Screen Scotland Talent Builder | Three short live action fiction films that are developed and produced by previously funded talent based in Scotland. Screen Scotland will support two of these films and in addition there will be a Gaelic language film supported by MG ALBA in collaboration with Screen Scotland. | Apply before 3 October, 12pm
Creative Scotland Open Fund for Individuals / Supporting the wide range of activity initiated by artists, writers, producers and other creative practitioners in Scotland. / Until 8 October 2025
PERIPATETIC SCREEN EDUCATOR PROGRAMME 2025/26 | Schools across Scotland are invited to apply to the Peripatetic Screen Educator Programme, which is part of the wider work to develop, test & evaluate a draft Film & Screen Curriculum for Scotland. | Screen Scotland | Deadline 31 December 2025
NFTS Sylvia Anderson Scholarship | A new funding opportunity for aspiring storytellers, created in partnership with ITV Studios. The Sylvia Anderson Scholarship will support students on the NFTSâ world-renowned two year Screenwriting MA, ensuring that the next generation of screenwriters continue to push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. | Starting Jan 2026
OPEN CALL: Community Filmmaking Workshops | Apply now to host a one-day introductory filmmaking workshop in your community. Opening Shotâs Community Workshops Fund supports locally rooted workshops across Scotland. | Deadline: February 2026
BFI Creative Fund Opens | UK screen organisations can apply for funding ranging from ÂŁ12,000 to ÂŁ150,000 | Ongoing until March 2026
Schools Screen Education Fund | Funding to support schools across Scotland in their delivery of film and screen education. ÂŁ500 - ÂŁ5,000 per project. | Screen Scotland | apply before March 2026
NEWS:
Film stories, productions, news, reports, industry insights, and other tidbits that have caught our attention this week!
UK debut feature âThe Incomerâ starring Domhnall Gleeson and Gayle Rankin wraps in Scotland đŹ
Eden Court Cinema, Inverness unveils programme of films to combat far-right rhetoric â
Film Festivals currently running / coming up:
Toronto International Film Festival / 4-14 September / Toronto, Canada
IberoDocs / 10-28 September / Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee
BFI London Film Festival / 8-19 October / London, UK
French Film Festival UK / 6 November, 11 December / UK-wide
IDFA / 12-23 November / Amsterdam, Netherlands