Film, Workshops

Community arts festival based in the west end of Dundee, starting with a gala day, Big Sunday, on Magdalen Green that features live music and entertainment, kids' activities, stalls, food and drink. Throughout the week there's a mix of walks, talks, literary events, music, dance, theatre, art and film.

Scotland's international film festival for young audiences (3+) taking place annually over three weekends at DCA. It combines the best youth cinema from around the world with a series of creative workshops and events. A specially programmed exhibition by Japanese artist Hiraki Sawa runs in DCA Galleries from 5 Oct – 12…

A series of discussions examining various aspects of cinema.

This annual week-long festival of arts and cultural events and activities celebrates the contribution of refugees to our communities and promotes better understanding of why people seek sanctuary.

Everyone is welcome at these open sessions for screenwriters, from the novice to the professional. Meetings start with an industry talk followed by a Q&A and a workshopping session on scripts brought along by participants. Ages 16+.

This project aims to make the longest hand-painted film in Britain. Led by an artist, paint directly onto 16mm film in this fun and messy workshop.

Haddo House, with its creaking floorboards and spooky nooks and crannies, plays host to the Unsolved Festival. Wannabe detectives, budding crime writers, CSI aficionados and those who just like a good old fashioned mystery can enjoy writer talks, films and storytelling events.

Glad Cafe's quarterly get together where script writers can get a scene from a work-in-progress read before a live audience of peers. Submit scenes to the listed email. Ages 18+.