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

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

Workshops & Events:

Introduction to Film Production (for teachers)
Twilight Session
Tuesday 29 April, 4.30-7.00pm
Introduction to key filmmaking that can be transferred into the classroom. Find out more.

Young People's School Screening Event at EIFF June 2008
A chance for all Edinburgh Primary and Secondary Schools to screen their own produced school work.  Find out more

FilmAttics
Are you aged 15-18? If so, this is a great opportunity for you to get in volved and see the films you love. Find out more

Script Talk (for adults)
Sunday afternoons from August
A monthly support group for scriptwriters of all levels to meet and discuss ideas and receive feedback. Find out more

I Can Animate! (for kids)
Wednesday 6 August 1.00 – 4.00pm
Do you fancy having a go at creating the next Bob the Builder, or Wallace and Grommit? Find out more

‘The Filmhouse Time Capsule’ (for kids)
Thursday 14 and Friday 15 August
Leave your mark on Filmhouse for future generations to find! Find out more

Scottish Literary Heritage Tour
Friday 8 August
Books into Film returns with a special literary tour run by the City of Literature Trust. Find out more

Storyboarding Workshop
Friday 8 August
To follow on from our literary tour we will be running a Storyboarding workshop. Find out more

‘Mr President...’ (for adults)
from late August
As the race for the White House gathers pace, this afternoon course will focus on films depicting American Presidents, real and not-so-real. Introductions by film tutor Derek Wilson will set the films in their cinematic, cultural and political contexts and discuss them with participants afterwards. Find out more

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