Absence

James, a former solider is learning to adjust back to civilian life and live with whats missing.

This film was made as part of the BFI Film Academy Highlands 2015.

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Janice, struggling with the grief of losing her husband, finds a mysterious message from him that leads her down a path of mystery and discovery.
I've Waited

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To Be A Woman

Jean grapples with the aftermath of sexual assault, struggling to confront the pain and vulnerability that threatens to engulf her. She confides in her friend who is determined to help her feel empowered again and redefine her identity in a world rife with oppression and suppression of women's voices.
You'll Have to Take the Stairs

After a night out, Sandra finds herself in a tricky situation and with the help of a stranger she overcomes her challenges.
Call Me When You Get There

A young woman seeks refuge in Edinburgh after fleeing her home in Ukraine and is faced with several problems on her travels preventing her from making a call.
The Bench

Follow the complicated relationship between this father and son.
Cherry on Top

Astrid, a young and inspiring baker, finds herself spiralling into a frenzy as she strives for perfection in her work and approval from her social media followers.
Tempo

An office worker named Dave Is fed up with settling for a mundane job and lifestyle at the expense of pursuing his creative endeavours. One day he rediscovers his passion for music and drumming whilst being accidently locked in his office by the music-daft janitor.
Clover

After a long time in the limelight, the 'Foreseer', James, decides to hide his identity in an attempt to live a quiet life and escape past trauma. As he befriends a kind-hearted waitress called Wendy, he must decide between risking his identity or allowing something bad to happen.
Doom Scroller

A shy and reserved woman named Skyler bonds with a fellow Uni student but finds herself fixating on the chaos going on in the world which she can't seem to switch off from.

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SEE Young Filmmakers Hub

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BFI Film Academy Scotland Short Course Programme 2024-25

The BFI Film Academy Scotland Short Course Programme 2024-25 has courses for 16 to 19 year olds taking place in Edinburgh at Screen Education Edinburgh, in Ayrshire at Ayrshire Film Co, in the Scottish Highlands at Eden Court Highlands, in Glasgow at GMAC Film, and in Aberdeen at Station House Media Unit. Applications for BFI Short Course are now open!
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Set the Scene is a free programme designed to develop and strengthen the filmmaking knowledge, skills, and practice of teachers and pupils in schools across Edinburgh and the Lothians.
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Screen Education Edinburgh are excited to announce, we have been selected as one of the new grantees of The Sean Connery Foundation!
Through the Lens

Our Through the Lens programme will amplify the voices of local people in their communities by providing a platform to express themselves through short films, documentary, or fiction.
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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.