BFI Film Academy Highlands 2016 Behind The Scenes

Behind The Scenes Film giving insight into all aspects of the BFI Film Academy Highlands 2016 course.

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SEE Alumni wins at West Lothian Film Festival

One of our alumni Gerlof Griesel has had some success at the West Lothian Film Festival, taking home awards in not one, but THREE categories for Chelle, his short film made on our Screen Progression Programme course!
The Bear

Joe becomes consumed by this idea there is a bear which has made it its mission to hunt Joe down and kill him. Will his girlfriend, Eve, bring him back to reality?
Colour Spectrum

Seventeen year old Darren's interest in radical groups online collides with his life at home. Will he accept his sister's new partner?
Jules Has A Funny Knife

Jules wants to be a comedian but must test out her material on her layabout flatmate before she can get a show. But her flatmate has a very different sense of humour.

To Janice

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

Struggling to connect with the world and his foster mother, Barry explores his vague memories of his birth mother and the day she abandoned him at a shopping mall in an attempt to unravel the mysteries of his past and seek solace and closure in the echoes of distant recollections.
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.

BFI Film Academy Craft Skills

On our BFI Film Academy Craft Skills Residential course, learners receive intensive learning in screenwriting, cinematography, sound, directing, production and editing, engage in industry masterclasses, and produce a short film. Applications for the summer 2024 course are now open!
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.
SEE Young Filmmakers Hub

Applications are now closed for the SEE Young Filmmakers Hub.
Screen Progression Programme

The Screen Progression Programme is a national initiative managed by Screen Education Edinburgh and funded by Screen Scotland that provides access to high quality vocational development in Film and TV skills. For those aged 16 and over with no upper age limit.
BFI Film Academy Edinburgh and South East Scotland Short Course

Applications are closed for the 2023 BFI Film Academy Edinburgh and South East Scotland Short Course.
Set the Scene: Development of Teachers and Pupils in Filmmaking

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.
Screen Education Edinburgh receives grant from The Sean Connery Foundation to launch SEE Young Filmmakers Hub

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.
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.
Applications open for our new Film Tutor role

We are hiring a new Film Tutor to join the team here at SEE. The role will develop filmmaking skills, knowledge, and talent of young people aged 12 to 18 as part of our Young Filmmakers Hub programme.