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Through The Lens: Free Film-making Course in North Edinburgh

Screen Education Edinburgh is now accepting applications for Through the Lens, our free, hands-on filmmaking course for adults (18+, no upper age limit) living in North Edinburgh.  

Open to beginners, the course offers practical training in screenwriting, directing, producing, camera and sound operation, production design, and editing.

Participants will work as a crew to create a short film, which will premiere at the North Edinburgh Film Festival in March 2026.

The programme also includes guest sessions with film and TV professionals, cinema outings, and tailored support for those exploring creative careers. Sessions take place here at Screen Education Edinburgh (30 Ferry Rd Ave, EH4 4BA) every Tuesday, 6–8pm, from 28th October 2025 to 25th February 2026. 

It’s FREE to attend, with travel bursaries available for those who require financial assistance.

Find out more and how to apply here: https://www.screen-ed.org/News/through-the-lens-north-edinburgh25-applications-now-open

Application deadline: Wednesday 22nd October at 5pm

If you have any questions, please just let us know! 

Screen Education Edinburgh: Join our Through the Lens Adult Filmmaking Programme!

Our Through the Lens Programme is back and open to anyone aged 18+ (no upper age limit!) living in North Edinburgh, including Crewe, Drylaw, East Pilton, Leith, Newhaven, Muirhouse, Pennywell, Royston, Salvesen, Telford, Wardieburn, Waterfront, West Granton and West Pilton.

Learners on the course will get hands-on training in key filmmaking roles such as camera and sound, screenwriting, directing, producing, production design, and editing, also exploring film by watching and discussing films, before coming together as a crew to create a short film in your community!

The course also includes industry talks from professionals working in film and TV, social events including cinema trips, and progression advice and support.

Our Through the Lens programme is funded by Screen Scotland, The Robertson Trust, and City of Edinburgh Council, aiming to provide access to filmmaking in local communities, develop creative and transferable skills, empower individuals and communities, facilitate pathways to further opportunities, and promote diversity and representation.

No previous experience is necessary for this programme – just a passion for film. The course is free to take part, with snacks provided and bursaries available for those who require assistance with travel costs.

Sessions will take place every Tuesday, 6pm to 8pm at Screen Education Edinburgh, 30 Ferry Road Avenue, EH4 4BA on the following dates:

November: 12th , 19th , 26th

December: 3rd , 10th , 17th

January: 7th , 14th , 21st , 28th

February: 4th , 11th , 18th , 25th

Filming and editing days will be 10am to 6pm on the following dates:

  • Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th January
  • Saturday 1st February

Click HERE to apply for the course.

The deadline for applications is 5pm on Monday 4th November.

For enquiries, please email our Skills and Qualifications Officer Sean Young at Sean@screen-ed.org