Edinburgh filmmaker Kevin Pickering has scooped five awards at the Scottish Short Film Festival. Kevin’s film ‘Close to the Bone’ was nominated in five categories: Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Sound/Music, Best Editing and Best Actor – and won them all! Continue reading Five awards for Edinburgh short film
Saturday 30 September at Broughton High School
VisitBritain is tempting tourists to come and discover the exciting, secretive and adventurous side of Britain in a new film tourism campaign ahead of Kingsman: The Golden Circle in cinemas this month. Continue reading I Spy: VisitBritain lifts the lid on the secret side of Britain
A ‘life-affirming and innovative’ film comes to Edinburgh
“Breathtakingly beautiful” – The Guardian – “Viewing should be compulsory” – The Mail
Summer in the Forest is the surprise success story of the summer’s documentary releases and this week makes its debut at Edinburgh’s Cameo Picturehouse.
This is a contemplative indie film that stands apart in our frenetic times. Its stars, who have intellectual disabilities, know something we don’t. Something that will change our lives.
Summer in the Forest focuses on the lives of Philippe, Michel, Andre and Patrick – once labelled idiots and locked away in violent asylums – and the philosopher Jean Vanier, whose life and work has transformed their lives, and his. Together they created L’Arche, a commune at the edge of a beautiful forest near Paris, and a quiet revolution was born.
Director Randall Wright says: “In a confusing power crazed world here is a place that makes surprising sense. To paraphrase Jean Vanier, it may not be a utopia but it certainly offers hope to us all.”
Now in 30 cinemas, most of which are extending their runs, Summer in the Forest has attracted universal praise and tens of thousands of supporters, running for four straight weeks at a major West End cinema.
Reviewers have commended its “unparalleled calibre”, “poetic appreciation of humanity”, and its “joyously uplifting” tone, with a “the power to change lives”.
Producer Richard Wilson adds: “This is a life-affirming film that offers an alternative to our confrontational on-line world and the relentless pursuit of power and wealth. We hope the film gives people a connection with our common humanity.”
Randall’s follow-up to his critically acclaimed and award-winning film Hockney showcases compelling story-telling at its best. It offers us a beautifully-paced and magical glimpse of a reality where there is friendship, hope and wisdom to be found; if we just take the time to slow down and listen.
Summer in the Forest screens at the Picturehouse on Thurs 13th July 2.10pm & 6.00pm, Fri 14th July 4.10pm, Sat 15th July 4.10pm, Sun 16th July 4.10pm, Mon 17th July 4.10pm, Weds 19th July 4.10pm, and Thurs 20th July 4.10pm.
See https://www.picturehouses.com/cinema/Cameo_Picturehouse/film/summer-in-the-forest for further details. Box office 0871 902 5723.
Edinburgh International Film Festival has revealed details of its full programme for 2017, marking the Festival’s 70th anniversary. Continue reading Edinburgh International Film Festival programme launched
World Autism Awareness Week 27 March – 2 April
The BFI Film Academy and Screen Education Edinburgh are offering an intensive course in filmmaking for 16-19 year olds who live in the South East of Scotland. Continue reading Screen Education Edinburgh seeks talented youngsters for BFI Film Academy
Saturday 30 January 2 – 9pm
Madelvic House
Edinburgh Mountain Film Festival 6 & 7 February
Why do people go to the mountains? You’ll find many different answers at the 13th Edinburgh Mountain Film Festival, which runs Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 February. Continue reading Expect the unexpected at Mountain Film Festival
New documentary tells the story of the birth of Greenpeace
My old mate Dave Woods has alerted me to a film made by his friend Jerry Rothwell he describes as ‘wonderful – it is a fabulous thing.’ High praise indeed … ‘How To Change The World‘ premieres at The Cameo on Wednesday 9 September at 8pm (also showing at Cineworld Edinburgh and Odeon Lothian Road).
It was from these humble but courageous beginnings that the global organisation that we now know as Greenpeace was born. Chronicling the fascinating untold story behind the modern environmental movement, this gripping new film tells the story of eco-hero Robert Hunter and how he, alongside a group of like-minded and idealistic young friends in the ’70s, would be instrumental in altering the way we now look at the world and our place within it.
The Cameo Link: https://www.
