For Adult Learners

Screen Education Edinburgh's adult learning programme offers creative opportunities to anyone over the age of 21.

If you have a desire to learn more about filmmaking, these courses offer a perfect introduction for beginners and anyone seeking to develop their creative voice.

All our courses are created to be affordable and are open to everyone, at a low cost with concessions available to those in receipt of Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance, Income Support, Working Tax Credit, Pension Credit, Housing Benefit or Council Tax Benefit.

For more information on each course and the booking process, please see below.

INTRODUCTION TO SHORT FILMMAKING – INTERMEDIATE

This course will enable you to develop your filmmaking skills and add to your portfolio. Running across six weeks, you’ll learn more advanced techniques on Screenwriting, Directing, Camera, Sound, Lighting, Editing and Producing. Read more

Introduction to Screenwriting

Learn how to write for film on our 10 week Introduction to Short Screenwriting evening course. Designed for people of all levels of experience who want to learn the craft of screenwriting, we’ll take you from a one-line idea to the development of a complete and polished short film script. Read more

INTRODUCTION TO SHORT FILMMAKING – BEGINNERS

A weekend course on how to write, direct, shoot and edit your own short film that offers an opportunity to learn new skills and to begin developing your own voice through one of the most powerful and far reaching storytelling tools in the world. Read more

Latest

Edinburgh Shorts Showcase

Join Screen Education Edinburgh, Short Circuit, and the 48 Hour Film Project for an evening celebrating fantastic short films in Edinburgh.
Applications open for BFI Film Academy Edinburgh and South East Scotland 2022

We are delighted to announce that we are now accepting applications to our BFI Film Academy Edinburgh and South East of Scotland programme for 2022.
25 young people developed on Craft Skills 2022

25 young people from across the UK took part in our BFI Film Academy Craft Skills 2022 programme, including short film and screenwriting development online throughout July, and key craft skills development, short film production, and industry engagement as part of an 8 day residential in Edinburgh.
Into Film Awards : 'The Lonely Polar Bear' Wins Best Animation - 11 and Under

One of our learners Alex Ribes Cooke, who took part in our 'Your Take' project, where he created his own animation called "The Lonely Polar Bear" has just won the best 11 and under Animation Award at the Into Film Awards. Fantastic News, Congratulations Alex!

BFI Film Academy Craft Skills

On our BFI Film Academy Craft Skills course for young people aged 16 to 19 across the UK, learners receive advanced and intensive craft learning in screenwriting, cinematography, sound, directing, production and editing, engage in industry masterclasses, and produce a short film.
BFI Film Academy Edinburgh & South East Scotland

BFI Film Academy offers opportunities for ambitious 16 to 19 year olds aiming to know more about film and how to make a career in the screen industries. This hands-on filmmaking course builds knowledge and skills, and shows the pathways into the industry for talented and committed young people.
Our mission

Screen Education Edinburgh is dedicated to filmmaking for all, delivering high quality learning, training and production programmes that develop skills, knowledge and opportunities for young people, adult learners, schools, communities, and film talent.
Who We Are

A group of pupils and staff at Oaklands School give us an insight into their school and their experiences when out and about in the community.
Edinburgh & Lothians Schools Film Competition

Edinburgh & Lothians Schools Film Competition is a celebration of short film made by local children and young people. Free to enter for all City of Edinburgh, East Lothian, West Lothian and Midlothian nursery, primary, secondary and special schools.
Made in North Edinburgh: Bringing a Festival Back to Life

The Guardian has collaborated with Screen Education Edinburgh, to tell the story of residents' fight to bring back their festival.
Shadowing opportunities on 'The Lost King' directed by Stephen Frears

Interested in working in film & would like to spend a day shadowing on set? TLK productions & Screen Education Edinburgh, supported by Screen Scotland, are delighted to offer opportunities for people 18 plus living in Edinburgh & Lothians on 'The Lost King' directed by Stephen Frears'.
Graham Fitzpatrick

Development officer
Our story

SEE was originally known as Pilton Video, which was founded in 1981 to work exclusively in North Edinburgh to develop people, support the work of local organisations, and be at the heart of community development through film education and production.
Muirhouse Anti-Racism Campaign

Short Film looking at the history and work of the Muirhouse Anti Racism Campaign, with interviews from local activists and community members describing their experiences along with priorites for future work.