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What’s your view on Scotland’s TV and Film Industry?

The Scottish Parliament’s Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Relations Committee are conducting an inquiry into Scotland’s TV and film industry. The Committee wants to look at ways to strengthen and develop the sector using recommendations from the Screen Sector Leadership Group’s report (below).

The Screen Sector Leadership Group (SSLG) was established on the recommendation of the Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee in a report it published on the economic impact of the film, TV and video games industries in 2015. The Screen Sector Leadership Group brought together senior representatives of the Scottish Screen industry to recommend actions to strengthen and develop the sector.

The SSLG agreed a series of recommendations under the following priorities for the sector:

  • Increased funding for film and television production
  • Increased studio facilities and infrastructure for Scotland
  • Increased investment in talent development, skills and training
  • Increased and appropriate business development support for screen businesses
  • Robust research and statistics on the value of the sector and the impact of funding and support mechanisms.

Joan McAlpine MSP, convener of the Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Relations Committee said: “Scotland’s screen sector has enjoyed a number of notable successes in recent years and we want to ensure the industry reaches its full potential.

“The Screen Sector Leadership Group has made some really helpful recommendations in their report to the Committee that suggests ways to develop a successful and sustainable industry which nurtures domestic talent and has a wider benefit for the Scottish economy.

“The inquiry will focus on how these recommendations can be implemented and will feed into the wider work of the Scottish Government and supporting bodies like Creative Scotland and Scottish Enterprise”.

The Committee’s deputy convener, Lewis Macdonald MSP, said: “Scotland has immense potential to have a world leading screen industry. My hope is that we can build on recent success like Outlander and Hollywood productions like the Avengers to create a more vibrant and sustainable industry which encourages local talent and expertise.”

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You can find out more about the call for views and submit written evidence by visiting the Committee’s website.

‘Life-affirming and innovative’ film comes to Edinburgh

A ‘life-affirming and innovative’ film comes to Edinburgh

“Breathtakingly beautiful” – The Guardian   –   “Viewing should be compulsory” – The Mail

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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.

Lights, camera … Granton!

Granton Primary School film premieres in Paris

Granton Primary School teacher Avril Whelan runs an after school Film Club with P6’s and P7’s. The children have made four films – one of which premiered in Paris last month! In the week before the holidays the children staged a French themed event to present their fabulous films to their parents.  Continue reading Lights, camera … Granton!

Local mums say: it’s All About Me!

Hi

We have been attending the ‘All About Me‘ group on a Monday morning. We have been taking part in various training and upskilling courses and improving our health and wellbeing. Unfortunately, due to our funding ending in September, the group will no longer run.

We decided to make a film about how difficult it is to gain employment when you are a lone parent: lack of suitable jobs, lack of childcare, housing issues, to name a few!

We would love if you could join us for a viewing of our film and to see some of the work we have been doing over the last few years.

Look forward to seeing you on the 5th June.

The Mums 

I, Daniel Blake screening at Broughton High School

Thursday 9 February 7 – 9:30pm

Broughton High School

‘I, Daniel Blake’- This is a community screening at Broughton High School of ‘I, Daniel Blake’ before its official release on DVD.

Ken Loach marks his 50 years as a filmmaker and picked up his second Palme d’Or with this impassioned, angry and heartfelt drama about day-to-day life in austerity Britain. The film will begin at 7.00pm after which there will be a short comfort break followed by a performance from Saskia Enge a pupil at the City of Edinburgh Music School and then a question and answer session with a guest speaker.

Broughton High School is wheelchair accessible.

Please note the film is certificate 15.

The screening is free but donations to Broughton High School’s Inclusion Fund, which supports students from low income households participation in school activities, will be welcomed. There will be a collection point for food bank donations of canned goods and long life food which will be delivered to The Trussell Foundation.

To book a place please register at ‘I, Daniel Blake’