This month we wrapped up our Spring programme of events and with summer fast approaching we are excited to give you a roundup of all the inspiring projects our members have been busy delivering over the last few weeks and give you an overview of upcoming events and opportunities.    FILM ACCESS WORKSHOP: OUTREACH […]

Working with neurodivergent participants and film talent is best achieved through encouragement and facilitation   Blog by Events Manager Meray Diner   Our last event as the events team consisting of Amaya Bañuelos Marco, Meike Krolewczyk and myself, was the neurodiversity training. Our search for neurodiversity training for film access practitioners was a […]

Film Access Coffee Morning Dumfries and Galloway:  Inspiring stories of Upland and Cample Line in Dumfries and Galloway working with young people from accessible and remote rural areas   Blog by Film Access Scotland Event Manager Meray Diner   Our second coffee morning took place online on 9 May 2023 in conversation with the […]

Our third workshop took place on 19 April 2023 at Media Education in Edinburgh with participants from across Scotland.    Case studies on outreach and engagement were presented by Katie Paterson (shmu), Felix Gilfedder (Mobile Film School and Solar Bear) and Alasdair Satchel (Screen Argyll and Freelancer).  In this Workshop participants discussed outreach and engagement […]

With summer just around the corner, we are excited to share news about the projects our members have been working hard on delivering over the past month, upcoming opportunities, and an overview of our programme of events in May.    Upcoming Programme  Film Access Workshop: Outreach & Engagement   Members’ Highlights  Upcoming Events & Opportunities  […]

The philanthropic foundation aims to accelerate positive change through strategic grant-making to institutions and organisations in Scotland and The Bahamas. The new screen-education focused grantees (in alphabetical order) are: Glasgow Media Arts Centre (GMAC) Screen Education Edinburgh (SEE) Station House Media Unit, Aberdeen (SHMU) The Portal Arts, Glasgow Following the establishment of The […]

Film Access Scotland News | March 2023  As our 2023 programme of events continues into the spring, it’s been great to see our members and associates engaged, inspired and ready for more activities. In this newsletter we give you an update on our past and future events and share news about all the […]

Our first online Film Access Coffee Morning took place on Tuesday 28 February in conversation with members Screen Argyll and Eden Court.  Jen Skinner from Screen Argyll and Drew Tremlett from Eden Court shared their news on their Film Access activities in the Highlands & Islands. We discussed implementing film programmes in remote […]

Film Access Scotland News | February 2023 February may be a short month, but there’s certainly no shortage of exciting updates to share with you! In this newsletter, you can find out more about the first Film Access Annual National Conference which will take place in June, as well as our latest event […]

Film Access Scotland member, GMAC Film, an open access media centre that delivers a creative and artistic programme for all people, regardless of age, background or income, has announced the OBE-awarded and BAFTA-winning, Paddy Higson, as its first Patron.    Paddy Higson has been a noteworthy name in the film and television industry since […]