For Schools

Set the Scene: Filmmaking for Educators

Set the Scene is a free programme that offers professional development in film literacy, filmmaking, and exhibition to teachers and educators via a collaborative approach between Screen Education Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh Council Creative Learning Team, Into Film, and Centre for the Moving Image. Read more

Edinburgh & Lothians Schools Film Competition

Edinburgh & Lothians Schools Film Competition is open to all nursery, primary, secondary and special schools in Edinburgh, East, West and Midlothian. Read more

CLPL For Media Studies Teachers

Screen Education Edinburgh delivers filmmaking CLPL for Edinburgh’s Media Studies teachers, supporting their development in filmmaking understanding, knowledge and skills, with a key focus on their development of technical and production skills to enhance their ability to support students towards National 4, 5 and Higher qualifications. Read more

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11 learners developing on Moving Image Arts

11 learners aged 16 to 25 have been developing on our Moving Image Arts AS level programme taking place from early September 2021
In the Frame learners go into production

Adult learners on our In the Frame programme have been developing in all aspects of documentary filmmaking from early September 2021 and now move into production of their films
48 teachers & filmmaking learning resources developed on Set the Scene

48 teachers from Edinburgh, Lothians, Fife and Scottish Borders, alongside schools' filmmaking learning resources, have been developed through our Set the Scene: Filmmaking for Educators programme from mid August 2021
20 young people developing on BFI Film Academy network programme

20 young people from Edinburgh and Southeast Scotland have been developing on our BFI Film Academy network programme taking place from early October 2021

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.
Moving Image Arts

Aged 16-25 and got a thirst for telling your own story through film? Moving Image Arts AS level qualification gives you a unique opportunity to develop your voice as a filmmaker. You’ll examine the history, techniques and creative impact of film, and use this to inform the development and production of your own work.
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.
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.
Set the Scene: Filmmaking for Educators

Set the Scene is a free programme that offers professional development in film literacy, filmmaking, and exhibition to teachers and educators via a collaborative approach between Screen Education Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh Council Creative Learning Team, Into Film, and Centre for the Moving Image.
In The Frame

A free programme for people living in North Edinburgh to learn documentary filmmaking and make their own film about their lives and their community.
Edinburgh & Lothians Schools Film Competition

Edinburgh & Lothians Schools Film Competition is open to all nursery, primary, secondary and special schools in Edinburgh, East, West and Midlothian.
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'.
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.