Our learning, training and production programmes develop skills, knowledge and opportunities in filmmaking for all.

Edinburgh, Scotland
Joined May 2011
Last Saturday, we marked 3 years of Through the Lens with a screening of short films created by adult learners from Edinburgh's working-class communities. A huge congrats to all our filmmakers, and thanks to everyone who joined us to celebrate their creativity & achievements.🎬
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Edinburgh Shorts Showcase returns next Thursday at the Cameo! ⭐🎬 It's set to be another inspiring evening celebrating local filmmaking talent, and we'd love to see you there! Grab your tickets now through the link in our bio 🔗
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This week marked the exciting return of the Edinburgh and the Lothians Schools Film Competition! 🎉🎬 Congratulations to all nominees and winners - seeing the creativity and talent of the next generation of filmmakers on the big screen was truly inspiring 💫
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Huge congratulations to our BFI learners, whose film 'What's in a Bowl' won Best Film in the 16–19 age category at today’s Into Film Awards 🎉👏
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🎬 Calling all filmmakers! Submissions are now open for the next Edinburgh Short Showcase, in partnership with the 48 Hour Film Project. 🔗 Full details and the submission form are available through the link in our bio.
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🎬 Submissions are now open for the next Edinburgh Short Showcase, presented with @48scotland! This month's showcase celebrates films made by, or created with, d/Deaf artists, championing deaf-led storytelling and collaboration on screen. Find out more: screen-ed.org/edinburgh-shor…
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This week marked the final session of our Young Filmmakers Hub for this term 💫 We are incredibly proud of all our learners and loved watching their unique, imaginative and creative films come to life 👏
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Recently, our Through the Lens South East and South West adult learners both completed shooting their short films! 🎬 We are very proud of the learners and can't wait to see the final outcome of their films 🌟
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Last night’s Edinburgh Shorts Showcase at Cameo Picturehouse with 48 Hour Film Project Scotland was another big success! 👏 It was a brilliant evening celebrating independent filmmaking, and we’re already looking forward to the next one 📷
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Our Young Filmmakers Hub learners are nearing the end of term and getting ready to complete their fantastic films! 🎉 We’re incredibly proud of all the learners. Each of the three films is unique and truly reflects their creativity, enthusiasm, and passion for filmmaking 🎞️
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Edinburgh Shorts Showcase is back this Thursday at the Cameo Picturehouse! 🎬👏 Get your tickets here: picturehouses.com/movie-deta…
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Join us and 48 Hour Film Project this Thursday, 14th May at the Cameo Cinema for our Edinburgh Shorts Showcase! 🎬 This special screening celebrates the creativity and storytelling from emerging local filmmakers.✨ 🎟️Grab your tickets now: picturehouses.com/movie-deta…
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Our Youth Jury met again last night to review more amazing films for the Edinburgh & Lothians Schools Film Competition 🎬 Thank you to all the schools who submitted, entries are now closed, and we can’t wait to watch them all! 👏🍿
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We are hiring a new Facilities Coordinator at SEE! The post plays a central role overseeing our facilities, including filmmaking, IT & office equipment, alongside our learning, shooting, and office spaces. Click here for more info & to apply -screen-ed.org/news/facilitie…
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We are hiring a Communications Officer at SEE!🎥 The successful candidate will have a strong record of planning and executing communications content across the various forms, using their expertise, learnings and insights. Find out more information: screen-ed.org/News/hiring-co…
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Our Through the Lens Southwest adult filmmaking group have been hard at work preparing for their shoot this weekend 🎬 Their short film Barriers explores two people from different backgrounds finding common ground. Can’t wait to see it come together ✨
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On Friday, we hosted Warner Bros. Studios CrewHQ at SEE! 🎥 Learners gained insight into film & TV careers, explored industry roles, & received practical advice on getting started. Led by Jackie Campbell, the session was inspiring, informative & a fantastic opportunity for all!
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🎬Our Edinburgh & Lothians Schools Film Competition Youth Jury is underway! They kicked off with a tour of Filmhouse Edinburgh, then got stuck into watching & discussing short films.🎥 Over the coming weeks, they’ll review entries and help shape this year’s competition🌟
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Our Through the Lens South West learners have been busy preparing for their film, 'Barriers'. Throughout pre-production, the group have had some thoughtful and engaging discussions about what community means to them. We’re excited to see the finished film! 👏
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Submit your film now to the Edinburgh and Lothians Schools Film Competition 2026! 👏 Submit your film now: screen-ed.org/schoolscompeti…
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