This is Scotland: STV to screen documentaries by upcoming Scottish filmmakers

STV will broadcast two brand new, 30-minute documentaries as part of This is Scotland, a documentary and new talent initiative run by the Scottish Documentary Institute (SDI) in association with Screen Scotland. Continue reading This is Scotland: STV to screen documentaries by upcoming Scottish filmmakers

A Perfect Fit: Brock ‘hugely excited’ by Leith film studio announcement

Screen Scotland has today launched a tender process inviting proposals from private developers to lease, refurbish and operate a permanent world-class film and television production facility at 31 Bath Road (formerly the Pelamis building) in the Port of Leith. Local MP Deirdre Brock has welcomed the announcement and says it’s the perfect location for the new studio. Continue reading A Perfect Fit: Brock ‘hugely excited’ by Leith film studio announcement

Committee urges Government to see the bigger picture

A Scottish Parliament committee is calling for a radical rethink on Scotland’s new Screen Unit to ensure it can help Scotland’s dynamic screen sector reach its full potential. Continue reading Committee urges Government to see the bigger picture