When We Were Very Young

a young man dreams of escaping his work to be with his friends.

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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.

Thinking Deep

What was meant to be a relaxing day in the park for two young friends, turns into an existential crisis.
Pink Lady

A young woman is troubled by the loss of her partner. Convinced she is somehow still living in their house, she confine her grievances to her therapist.
The Last Heist

The Heist of the centaury! Two would be robbers attempt to steal a priceless art piece however, get into trouble when one of them brings the wrong disguise.
Killer Crunch

A person begins to investigate their neighbour as they start to suspect them of being a serial killer!
Distant

An isolated teenager struggles to engage with her friends. Not everything is what it seems when the group come face to face with a drunk man.
Clear Out

In a world where the air has turned toxic, an isolated young woman hears the cries of a baby abandoned outside, leaving her with a life or death decision.
Screen Time

A teenager is visited by a strange being who shows her a glimpse into the future and the long term consequences of spending too much time on her phone.
Roses

When a bouquet of Roses mysteriously arrived at a woman's door. She becomes obsessed with finding out who sent them.
Closeted

This short film follows a young person Charlie, who plans to come out to their friends by literally coming out of a closet. Things don't go to plan though when they become trapped inside.
Instrumental

A young woman is inspired to write a new song. Maybe too inspired?

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.