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Introduction to Film Studies 1: The Art of Widescreen Cinema
How have great filmmakers filled the wide screen? Dispelling the famous adage that widescreen was only good for snakes and funerals, generations of filmmakers have embraced the format – from Otto Preminger and Akira Kurosawa to Bruno Dumont and Wes Anderson. This fully illustrated lecture by Dr Pasquale Iannone…
Filmhouse, Edinburgh
Thu 20 Jun
Discovery Film Festival
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…
Dundee Contemporary Arts
Sat 19 Oct
Times vary / £0–£5.50 / 01382 909900
Sun 20 Oct
Times vary / £0–£5.50 / 01382 909900
Mon 21 Oct
Times vary / £0–£5.50 / 01382 909900
Introduction to Film Studies 2: Documentary
What are the responsibilities and challenges of filmmakers in confronting the real world? From cinéma vérité to experimental filmmaking, this introduction to the art of documentary discusses key approaches to the genre and examines how filmmakers negotiate ethical and practical challenges when documenting life. Using…
Filmhouse, Edinburgh
Fri 21 Jun
The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus
Filmic-inclined kids can learn how to make music and reportage videos with this educational project, support by Yoko Ono.
Royal Festival Hall, London SE1
Wed 19 Jun
Free / 0844 875 0073
Part of Meltdown.
- 10:00 – 23:00
Thu 20 Jun
Free / 0844 875 0073
Part of Meltdown.
- 10:00 – 23:00
Fri 21 Jun
Free / 0844 875 0073
Part of Meltdown.
- 10:00 – 23:00
Lock Up Your Daughters Film Making Group
A queer filmmaking group, where everyone is invited to gain hands-on experience in making films on a shoe-string budget, discuss film scripts and watch a short or two.
CCA, Glasgow
Tue 20 Aug
Over-14s only
Free / 0141 352 4900
- 19:00 – 21:00
Nairn Book and Arts Festival
A range of musical, literary and artistic events with a fringe drawing on the talents of the local creative community. This year's programme features BBC Radio 4's James Naughtie, comedian Sara Pascoe, Edinburgh Makar Ron Butlin and fiddle player Duncan Chisholm. There's also introduces a few firsts for 2013, with the…
Various Venues, Nairn
Tue 3 Sep
Times & prices vary (£7–£15) / 01667 453476
Wed 4 Sep
Times & prices vary (£7–£15) / 01667 453476
Thu 5 Sep
Times & prices vary (£7–£15) / 01667 453476
Refugee Week Scotland
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.
Various venues: Glasgow
Thu 20 Jun
Times & prices vary (many free)
Fri 21 Jun
Times & prices vary (many free)
Sat 22 Jun
Times & prices vary (many free)
Sun 23 Jun
Times & prices vary (many free)
Scottish Screenwriters
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+.
CCA, Glasgow
Mon 8 Jul
£3 / 0141 352 4900
- 18:30
Mon 12 Aug
£3 / 0141 352 4900
- 18:30
Mon 9 Sep
£3 / 0141 352 4900
- 18:30
Short Sighted
Shorts filmmakers get a full-day dose of industry advice – from marketing to online distribution to making the most of film festivals – from folk at BAFTA, Glasgow Short Film Festival, British Council and Shooting People.
CCA, Glasgow
Tue 9 Jul
Unsolved Festival
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.
Haddo House, Ellon
Fri 18 Oct
Times vary / Prices to be confirmed / 0844 493 2179
Sat 19 Oct
Times vary / Prices to be confirmed / 0844 493 2179
Sun 20 Oct
Times vary / Prices to be confirmed / 0844 493 2179







