Masterclass with Bart Simpson
Canadian producer Bart Simpson will be in Edinburgh to talk about his experience producing some of the most successful campaigning documentaries of the past decade: ‘The Corporation’ (Sundance winner), and Frederik Gertten’s ‘Bananas!’.
Bridging the Gap PLUS Applications now open!
Scottish Filmmakers: we are launching Bridging the Gap PLUS, a great opportunity to work closely with SDI and get a 30min doc commissioned by BBC Scotland.
Bridging the Gap 2011-2012: Short-listed projects
Congratulations to the 11 filmmakers who have been shortlisted to develop their projects through Bridging the Gap! The shortlisted filmmakers have now two months and two intense training workshops ahead of them to get their project ready for the commissioning pitch in early February 2012.
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.
Dhaka Stories – My Dream
Sumon makes a decent living as a disabled beggar. He doesn’t just keep it for himself though. He has a dream.
Dhaka Stories – Waiting for Godot
Day Labourers in Dhaka come to terms with the effects of not getting a job.
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