Black Community Development Project

Short Film examining the origins, activism and hopes of the Black Community Development Project in North Edinburgh.

Produced in 1995 by Pilton Video.

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Through the Lens launches

Our Through the Lens programme that amplifies the voices of people in their communities through short filmmaking has launched across Edinburgh.
Applications open for our new Community Filmmaking Programme

Applications are now open for our new Community Filmmaking Programme, open to people aged 18 and over (with no upper age limit) living in North and Southeast Edinburgh.
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.
SEE holds BFI Short Course Celebratory Screening at Leith Theatre!

On Saturday the 27th of January, Leith Theatre rolled out its red carpet for an unforgettable celebration of the latest cohort from the BFI Film Academy Edinburgh and Southeast Scotland Short Course.

BCDP 10 years on

Short film looking back at the history of the Black Community Development Project ten years on from it's inception in 1993.
Dumbiedykes a Community Worth Preserving

A mixture of council housing in the heart of Old Edinburgh by the new Scottish Parliament, using a mixture of interviews and historical footage, the programme tells the story of Dumbiedykes.
Communities Against Racism Conference

Coverage of the Communities Against Racism Conference held in Edinburgh on the 24th October 1997.
Muirhouse Gala 1996

Footage from Muirhouse Community Galaday in 1996.
Muirhouse Gala 1995

Footage from Muirhouse Community Galaday in 1995.
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.

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 2023 course are now closed.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.