News Edinburgh and Lothians Schools Film Competition 2021 Winners Announced This year’s Edinburgh and Lothians Schools Film Competition took place on Friday the 22nd August, screening as part of EIFF Youth’s online programme we saw a great variety of work demonstrating the talent and enthusiasm our schools have for filmmaking! Curated and Hosted by our dedicated Youth Jury, you can watch the event below as well as review the summary of winners. Interested in making a film with your class? Our free programme Set the Scene offers professional development in film literacy, filmmaking, and exhibition to teachers and educators. Find our more here. Primary and Special Schools Awards Most Impactful Film Who We are by Oaklands Special School (Beech and Spruce Class) Most Entertaining Film The Performance by Pencaitland Primary School (P5) Most Creative Film The Attic by Leith Primary (P6B) Best Genre Film The Universe That Flipped by Blackhall Primary School (P6B) Jury’s Selection: Best Primary or Special School Film Impossible Mission 7 by Pencaitland Primary School (P5) Secondary School Awards Best Editing Lockdown by David Puchir, Liberton High School Best Sound Isolated by Craig Doyle, Penicuick High School Visually Impressive Film Family of Me (work in progress) by Amelie Colvin, Firhill High School Creativity During Covid Qwertyuiop by Michael Hood, Penicuik High School Jury’s Selection: Best Secondary School Don’t Make a Mess by David Puhir, Liberton High School Manage Cookie Preferences