The Educational Institute of Scotland - 1980s Strike Action

A Documentary following the Strike Action taken in the 1980s by members of The Educational Institute of Scotland in reply to the Government attacking Unions while also applying massive cuts to public services, including Education.

Produced by Screen Education in partnership with The educational Institute of Scotland.

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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.
Foundation Apprenticeship

Delivered here at SEE for senior phase pupils from Edinburgh High Schools, The Foundation Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media level 6 gives learners the chance to develop industry focused skills while working towards a nationally recognised qualification.
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.
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.

HETV Industry Insights

Insights into High-end Television produced be Screen Education in partnership with ScreenSkills.
VoiceAbility

A Film produced by Screen Education Edinburgh in partnership with VoiceAbility sharing the stories of three people supported in accessing benefits in Scotland.
Fife Young Carers

A film Produced by Screen Education Edinburgh about Fife Young Carers, A charity which offers support for young people with the added responsibility of caring for someone at home.
Turn Your Life Around

A film produced by Screen Education in partnership with the City of Edinburgh Council about the award-winning Turn Your Life Around project aiming to raise awareness of childhood adversity, poverty, trauma and resilience.
The Educational Institute of Scotland

A production by Screen Education Edinburgh about The Educational Institute of Scotland, A trade union for teachers and educators based throughout Scotland.
'The Fix' - Police Scotland

A short film made by Screen Education Edinburgh in partnership with Police Scotland following the dramatized story of a young upcoming star football player coerced into match fixing. Inspired by actual events.
Place 2Be

Place2Be is a children’s mental health charity with over 25 years’ experience working with pupils, families and staff in UK schools. This video was supported by Baillie Gifford and produced by Screen Education Edinburgh.
Curriculum for Excellence
My Heritage
Circadius

BFI Film Academy Scotland Short Course Programme

The BFI Film Academy Scotland Short Course Programme has courses for 16- to 19-year-olds taking place in Edinburgh at Screen Education Edinburgh, in Ayrshire at Ayrshire Film Co, in the Scottish Highlands at Eden Court Highlands, in Glasgow at GMAC, and in Aberdeen at Station House Media Unit.
BFI Film Academy Specialist Residential: Production Management

Our BFI Production Management Course is an intensive, hands-on opportunity for aspiring film professionals aged 16 to 19 from across the UK.
SEE Young Filmmakers Hub

The SEE Young Filmmakers Hub is aimed at young people aged 12-18 living in Edinburgh, providing them with an opportunity to learn the art of filmmaking, regardless of their circumstances.
Our mission

At Screen Education Edinburgh (SEE) we are committed to providing filmmaking opportunities for all, delivering high-quality learning, training, and production programmes that develop people of all ages across education, community, and talent and skills development.
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.
Graham Fitzpatrick

Principal Officer
Donate

Donate to Screen Education Edinburgh today, and help us nurture the filmmakers of tomorrow.
Edinburgh Shorts Showcase - Submissions Open!

The 48 Hour Film Project and Screen Education Edinburgh present a quarterly night of short films made by emerging filmmakers from Edinburgh and the Lothians at the Cameo.
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.
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.