Circle of Friends

A clique of school bullies are taught a lesson of kindness.

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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!

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.
Action, Reaction

A school bully gets humiliated when stood up to, so he decides to take matters into his own hands without fully thinking of the consequences.
Climate Change Report

Concerned with what impact climate change will have on their future, a class lobby their school community to lessen their use of single use plastics.
The School Trip

A school pupil realises that her friend can’t afford to go on the upcoming school trip so comes up with a way to raise money for it.
Lillipup

2 children stumble across a badly treated dog in the streets and decide to act against animal cruelty.
Frenemies

A new pupil arrives at the school and everyone wants to be her friend. It’s all too much.
Understanding

A new pupil is struggling to gain acceptance from his peers. The class are reminded of their different cultures and languages and the help they received to fit in.
Taking Time To Talk

A care experienced child is bullied at school, his foster parent making time to talk about it helps.
Football for Girls

The only girl on the school football team isn’t being treated fairly and asks her friends for help.
School Saviours

Pupils are distraught to learn that the trees in their local park are to be cut down. They motivate their class to make a stand.

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.
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.
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.