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.
Clovenstone Primary School Film Premiere
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
This video is an example of the outcome of one of our Storytelling workshops. Other works can be found here.
For further infomation about Learning at Filmhouse contact
Fiona Henderson
Education Officer
Filmhouse
88 Lothian Road
Edinburgh
EH3 9BZ
Tel.: 0131 228 6382
Email: admin@filmhousecinema.com
