Out of Tricks

A young magician struggles to command his audience, with a lack of confidence and persistent stutter he is in dire need of some new tricks.

This film was made as part of our North West Edinburgh project within our Cashback for Creativity programme.

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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.

Behind The Scenes of North Edinburgh Cashback 2012

Young people sharing their experiences of our intensive programme of short film making for people aged 12- 19 across the City of Edinburgh.
The Clock Strikes Fate

Betrayed by his girlfriend a distraught and heartbroken young man stumbles across a scarf belonging to a beautiful young woman, too shy to speak fate is about to pass him by.
Danny

Danny centers around a young girl and her fixation on her friend, seen by most as a toy duck, but to her he is much more. Their bond is stronger than any other, almost dangerous.
The Killing Moon

William is a young man obsessed with the moon and it's phases. His fixation is not understood by his family and drives a wedge between them.
Take Care of Your Own

A young boy is shouldered with the responsibility of looking after his older sister's baby when she decides to go to a party.
Fate

Two people agree to go on a date after a chance meeting, their stroke of luck may have run out when everything goes wrong as they attempt to see each other again.
The Man With No Name

A young man finds himself at the mercy of a group of troubled teenagers, failing to defend himself he draws inspiration from his hero 'The Man with No Name'. His fight may be just but things rarely go as they do in stories.
Toby's Revenge

When a group of lads come looking for him at the local community center, Toby has a creative solution for getting his revenge.
Memories

Charles is under pressure to finish writing his new book, plagued by his memories he is unable to break through his writers block.
Six Steps Away

Ella has a fear of the number 6. She is obsessively rollng a dice when a young man catches her attention. The only problem is that his name consists of 6 letters.

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.