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Learning at Filmhouse

As Scotland’s leading independent cinema, Filmhouse is internationally renowned as a venue for dynamic programming and debate and is the most successful outside the BFI Southbank, formerly the National Film Theatre, in London. Our key aim is to challenge, inform and entertain through the delivery of an essential, intelligent and enlightening programme for all audiences.

One of the key elements that distinguishes Filmhouse from cinemas in the commercial sector is our commitment to Education both formal and informal.  In the area of formal education, Filmhouse works with primary and secondary school pupils and teachers and Tertiary and Higher Education students and lecturers. The programme includes special morning screenings often with discussion and worksheets; outreach illustrated talks linked to relevant curriculum or course; tours of the cinema; teacher in-service and CPD meetings and seminars; advice and support groups for teachers and students of Media, Film or Cultural Studies, alongside other disciplines.  Special school events are also organised in conjunction with all the various Festivals throughout the year.

In the area of informal education, both with audiences and community groups, each month Filmhouse offers a wide range of events, workshops, and courses. Morning screenings followed by discussion can be organised for community groups. Over the last year we’ve been foraging new contacts and relationships with a host of partners and have established many new cross cutting projects to further develop and enhance an already dynamic, useful and extensive programme.

From birth to adulthood, we like to grow with our audiences!

Find out more about our programme for kids and teens, for adults, for schools and teachers and for communities

For further infomation about Learning at Filmhouse contact

Beverley Reid
Education & Events Co-ordinator
Filmhouse
88 Lothian Road
Edinburgh
EH3 9BZ

Tel.: 0131 228 6382
Email: admin@filmhousecinema.com

 

 

Workshops & Events:

Peephole Pop-ups
Monday 20 October, 10.30am – 3pm
Using a collection of film clips each individual will create a scene/stage set or motion picture environment as a miniature model out of a range of materials. Find out more

You Are The Character In Life’s Motion Picture...
Wednesday 22 October, 10.30am – 4pm
Choosing one life experience, participants will then develop this idea into a convincing element of a real big screen blockbuster, creating their own merchandise including a real life character ‘doll’... Find out more

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s a Superhero Workshop!
Friday 24 October, 11am – 3.00pm
As a group participants will create a large cityscape that will become the blank canvas to project logos and photographic stills based around the theme of film superheroes. Find out more

StoryLab: Legends and Life of the Inuit – Screening & Workshop
Sunday 26 October, 11.30am-4.30pm
Be inspired by Legends and Life of the Inuit to create your own story and transform it into film, with storyteller Michael Williams. Find out more

Script Talk (for adults)
Next meeting Sunday 26 October 11.00am-1.30pm
A monthly support group for scriptwriters of all levels to meet and discuss ideas and receive feedback. Find out more

‘Mr President...’ (for adults)
Tue 9 Sep to Tue 21 October 2-5pm
As the race for the White House gathers pace, this afternoon course will focus on films depicting American Presidents, real and not-so-real. Find out more

Introduction to Film Production for Teachers
from mid-October
Introduction to key filmmaking techniques that can be transferred into the classroom. Find out more

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