Young Filmmakers Win Best Film Award at Into Film Awards 2026

We’re delighted to celebrate the incredible achievement of filmmakers from Screen Education Edinburgh, whose short film What’s in a Bowl? has won ‘Best Film: 16–19’ at the Into Film Awards 2026. Read more

Notes of Interest Now Open: PG Certificate in Film and Screen Professional Practice

Notes of interest are now open for the Edinburgh Napier University Postgraduate Certificate in Film and Screen Professional Practice 2026/27 delivered in partnership with Screen Education Edinburgh. Read more

Edinburgh Shorts Showcase - Submissions now open!

Submissions are now open for the upcoming Edinburgh Short Showcase in June, presented in collaboration with the 48 Hour Film Project. Read more

Edinburgh & Lothians Schools Film Competition 2026 - Submit Now!

Submissions are open for the Edinburgh and Lothians Schools Film Competition, led by Screen Education Edinburgh in partnership with Edinburgh Filmhouse. Read more

Through the Lens North Edinburgh Finishes an Exciting Production!

Our Through the Lens North Edinburgh and Leith adult project are nearing the end of their editing period on their film 'Videology', which will mark the close of an exciting production period for our learners! Read more

Three New Schools Join Our Through the Lens Programme!

We’re excited to be working with three new schools this term on our Through the Lens Programme: Leith Academy, and Forrester High School's, and Murrayburn Primary School. Read more

BFI Film Academy Celebration Screening

Our BFI Film Academy Edinburgh learners recently enjoyed a celebratory screening at Leith Theatre, where they gathered with invited guests, family, and friends to watch and discuss the films created during the programme. Read more

Film and TV Inspire Sessions Continue Across Schools in Edinburgh

We’ve had three Inspire Sessions so far in 2026 at St Augustine’s RC, Forrester, and Broughton High School's. Read more

Young Filmmakers Hub Are Back for A New Term!

Our Young Filmmakers Hub youngsters are back and have been busy refreshing their knowledge from last term across all areas of filmmaking! Read more

Foundation Apprenticeship Learners Start Work Experience at SEE!

In January, our Foundation Apprenticeship learners undertook work experience at SEE, led by our Business Support Administrator, Jo, and Facilities Coordinator, Aron. Read more

Applications are open for our BFI Production Management Residential 2026

Applications are now open for our Production Management Course, an intensive, hands-on opportunity for aspiring film professionals aged 16 to 19 from across the UK. contact for more info

Applications for Through the Lens Edinburgh Southeast and Southwest are open!

Applications are now open for our Through the Lens programme in Southeast and Southwest Edinburgh! Read more

BFI Film Academy Short Course: Industry Masterclasses and Filming Days

Our BFI Film Academy learners recently attended masterclasses with industry professionals (Felicity Good and Sabrina Linder) and two of the BFI groups shot their films last weekend. Read more

Edinburgh Shorts Showcase: Halloween Edition!

At the end of October, we celebrated Halloween with a special spooky edition of the Edinburgh Shorts Showcase. Read more

Inspire Film & TV Sessions at Craigmount and Drummond High Schools

This month, we hosted two more Inspire Film & TV Sessions at Craigmount and Drummond High Schools. Read more

SEE Monthly MeetUp: Jan Harlan Masterclass

At this month’s SEE alumni meetup, members gathered at Filmhouse Cinema for a masterclass led by Jan Harlan - Stanley Kubrick’s long-time producer - as part of the Edinburgh Short Film Festival. Read more

Through the Lens North Edinburgh 2025 has begun!

The group has officially kicked off and the adult participant's have begun learning the fundamentals of filmmaking. Read more

Through the Lens School Learners Develop Stories and Skills for Upcoming Films

Through the Lens learners at Castlebrae, Craigroyston, and Wester Hailes High Schools have been busy building their filmmaking skills ahead of their upcoming shoots Read more

Foundation Apprentices Excel in Safety Training and Creative Work

Our Foundation Apprenticeship learners have been hard at work recently as they progress toward their qualifications. Read more

Young Filmmakers Hub Gear Up for Micro-Short Projects

The term continues for our Young Filmmakers Hub! Learners have been hard at work developing practical filmmaking skills and progressing through pre-production for their upcoming micro-short film projects. Read more

Solidarity Wins: Creative Resistance in North Edinburgh Exhibition

Our archive films will be shown as part of an exhibition at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery from the 25th of November 2025 until April 2026. Read more

Submissions open for the next Edinburgh Shorts Showcase

Submissions are now open for the upcoming Edinburgh Short Showcase, presented in collaboration with the 48 Hour Film Project. Read more

Through the Lens: North Edinburgh

Discover Filmmaking in Your Community. Through the Lens North Edinburgh free course is back and open to anyone aged 18 and over living in Crewe, Drylaw, East Pilton, Leith, Newhaven, Muirhouse, Pennywell, Royston, Salvesen, Telford, Wardieburn, Waterfront, West Granton, and West Pilton. Read more

Applications open for our SEE Young Filmmakers Hub!

Applications are now open for our SEE Young Filmmakers hub. Open to young people aged 12–18, based in Edinburgh and interested in filmmaking! Read more