The 6th Big Syn International Film Festival, that is the world’s biggest sustainability film festival, had a grand opening at Europe’s biggest screen, London’s Piccadilly Lights, where it reached over 45 million in 120 countries. It is led by a Grand Jury of OSCAR, BAFTA and EMMY award-winners and leaders from the United Nations, House of Lords, as wellContinue reading “Film Calling for Ban on Greyhound Racing up for Top Prize at Film Festival”
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Wonder Fools Bring Season Four of Youth Project Positive Stories for Negative Times
Robbie Gordon – Co-founder Robbie is a theatre-maker born in Prestonpans specialising in making work with and for communities. He trained at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland graduating in 2016 with the Drama in Education Award. He is the joint Artistic Director of Wonder Fools alongside Jack Nurse. And formerly the Creative Engagement Director atContinue reading “Wonder Fools Bring Season Four of Youth Project Positive Stories for Negative Times”
Stills Centre for Photography Opens Scotland’s Only Analogue Photobooth
There was a time when photobooths were a common sight. The term analogue wasn’t used by the public as it was the only type of photography available at the time. Folk were used to taking photos with a camera that needed a spool of film, having to wait for the full spool to be usedContinue reading “Stills Centre for Photography Opens Scotland’s Only Analogue Photobooth”
Since Yesterday: The Untold Story of Scotland’s Girl Bands
There’s a multitude of talented musicians who “coulda been a contender” but instead faded into obscurity. Some due to their own personal demons, some perhaps due to a lack of dedication, and some, well…due to circumstances beyond their control. This documentary from Carla J Easton and Blair Young takes a delve into the careers ofContinue reading “Since Yesterday: The Untold Story of Scotland’s Girl Bands”
Artificial Justice (Justicia Artificial) Edinburgh Spanish Filmfest 2024
This year’s ESFF got off to the perfect start with this intelligent, noir-ish thriller. Director Simon Casal sets his film in the (very) near future, where a justice system is becoming overwhelmed by enormous caseloads and a shortage of judges. The government announces a referendum to approve the introduction of an artificial intelligence algorithm toContinue reading “Artificial Justice (Justicia Artificial) Edinburgh Spanish Filmfest 2024”
Craigmillar-Based Young Company Has First Tour with Dance and Live Music Production
Starting this October, a company of teenage performers from Craigmillar and Niddrie will go on their first ever tour with the production That Feeling When, a dance theatre production with live music, looking at how the seasons can be a guide to what feels good in the cycle of teenage years. Based since 2012 in Greater Craigmillar, Edinburgh,Continue reading “Craigmillar-Based Young Company Has First Tour with Dance and Live Music Production”
Full Line-up Announced for New Music Festival in Edinburgh
Dates: Thursday 28 November to Monday 2 December 2024 The Soundhouse Winter Festival is a brand new music festival which will take place from Thursday 28 November to Monday 2 December in Edinburgh, thanks to support from The National Lottery through Creative Scotland. The festival showcases musicians either from, or based in Scotland, and runs overContinue reading “Full Line-up Announced for New Music Festival in Edinburgh”
Edinburgh’s Stills Gallery Presents Photography Exhibition Stills Salon This Autumn
Stills Gallery, a centre for photography based in the heart of Edinburgh, presents Stills Salon, an exhibition presenting the work made in the analogue and digital production facilities, showcasing work by local and international photographers, students, alumni of Stills School and by members of Stills staff and volunteers. Featuring the work of over 80 contributing artists, each piece in theContinue reading “Edinburgh’s Stills Gallery Presents Photography Exhibition Stills Salon This Autumn”
Summerhall Arts Make Urgent Appeal to Help Preserve Iconic Venue’s Future
Summerhall Arts, an independently registered charity launched in October 2023 to support and develop the artistic community of Edinburgh, are in the closing stages of signing a lease in order to take over the consistent arts provision within Summerhall during and beyond its current transition. Summerhall Arts underpins the six different artistic disciplines that makeContinue reading “Summerhall Arts Make Urgent Appeal to Help Preserve Iconic Venue’s Future”
Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival Returns to Five Scottish Venues for its 11th Edition
The Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival (ESFF), now in its 11th edition, offers a packed programme of events, featuring a total of 15 films that offer a snapshot of the best new Spanish-language cinema for 2024. The new features are Scottish premieres, with most having their only screening in the UK during the festival. The opening film, Artificial Justice by Simón Casal, isContinue reading “Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival Returns to Five Scottish Venues for its 11th Edition”
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