The Edinburgh Pitch 2012
Observer passes are now available for the Edinburgh Pitch, the only international documentary pitching forum in Scotland. Independent filmmakers and companies developing and raising finance for creative feature documentaries will be pitching their project in front of an international panel.
Interdoc Scotland 2012 – Selected Producers
We are pleased to announce the talented Scottish producers who will take part to Interdoc Scotland this year!
Masterclass with Jennifer Fox
Don’t miss this opportunity to listen to Jennifer Fox share her experience of filmmaking, self-distribution and much more.
Masterclass with Michel Wenzer
Swedish filmmaker and sound designer Michel Wenzer will talk about his latest work ‘At Night I Fly’, a powerful and unconventional prison documentary, and his experience as sound designer.
Bridging the Gap 2011-2012: Final selections
Congratulations to the 4 filmmakers who have been commissioned for this year’s Bridging the Gap! After a whole day of very impressive pitches, it was a tough choice to select the projects that will be made this year.
Cutting Loose
“I’m trusted with a pair of scissors and I’m in here for murder”. Prison life in the build up to the annual Scottish Prison Service hairdressing competition. Winning the coveted prize is the ultimate goal, but Francis, the current champion has other objectives on his mind.
Jimmy
Jimmy McIntosh, MBE, campaigns daily for disabled rights. Nothing can stop him, especially not his own Cerebral Palsy.
The Perfect Fit
Ballet shoes might be worn by delicate girls, but they are crafted by burly men, whose hands tell a different story…
Under the Surface
Last summer in Dundee, eight young men took their own lives. A moving encounter with those left behind.
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