For Filmmakers

Film Schemes

Our organisation has always been passionate about developing new filmmakers and offering a route in for those marginalised, those with no formal education in film, and as a bridge between aspiring independent filmmakers and talent development schemes. Read more

Write Shoot Cut

Write Shoot Cut is our events and screening platform, dedicated to celebrating and showcasing independent and undiscovered filmmaking talent. Read more

Latest

Street Pastor

Short documentary about the Street Pastors helping the vulnerable out at night on the streets of Edinburgh.

Only The Good

3 minute short film, made in 1999.

Yesterday's News

A poignant tale of former print workers at Scotland's oldest newspaper 'The Scotsman' coming together for the burial of their old colleague and union leader.

Persevere

A short documentary about the history of Leith.

Your Take: Summer Courses

Your Take is running as a short online filmmaking course this summer. Open to all Primary and Secondary young people in Edinburgh and the Lothians, Your Take runs for two weeks. Whether it's a live action or animated short our summer courses provide all the learning and support needed to develop a story, plan and shoot a film, and edit - ready to be shown at a celebratory virtual screening.

Your Take: November Workshops

This November we’re running a series of free online workshops designed for young people to take their filmmaking to the next level.

Our mission

Scotland's oldest filmmaking organisation, Screen Education Edinburgh (SEE) is dedicated to making film accessible to all. We develop skills, knowledge and passion in filmmaking for young people, schools, adult learners, communities and independent filmmakers, through our education, production and training programmes.

Our Edinburgh & Your Take Live Online Showcases

Following on from our November workshops we are looking forward to two live online showcase events that we’re running in the first week of December.

BFI Film Academy Craft Skills

Applications are now open for our BFI Film Academy Craft Skills course for young people aged 16 to 19 across the UK. From 13th Feb to 20th March 2021, you will receive advanced and intensive craft learning in screenwriting, cinematography, sound, directing or editing, engage in industry masterclasses, and produce a short film.

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.

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Screen Education Edinburgh is a small charitable organisation doing big things to make film accessible for all, no matter their background, ability or financial circumstances.

Local Films Screened as part of Black History Month

Short films from Screen Education Edinburgh's archive about anti-racism campaigns are to be screened as part of a series of events for Black History month, in partnership with local orgs.

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. Applications are now open for our latest course for those living in Edinburgh & South East Scotland.