What's On
Discover the latest Scottish screenings and events – from previews of the latest British, US and foreign language releases to special industry networking evenings.
Throughout the year BAFTA in Scotland members can attend regular screenings of new releases at the cinemas in both Edinburgh and Glasgow, and can attend a range of events and masterclasses relating to themes, crafts and skills within the moving image industries.
We are fully committed to promoting Scottish work of the highest standard, screening new feature films, shorts, animation and documentaries made in Scotland or with strong Scottish connections.
The latest screenings and events will appear in the list below. To find out more and to book online, simply click on the event title and follow the on screen instructions.
Blackfish
Time: Tuesday 13 August 2013
Location: Glasgow
Venue: Glasgow Grosvenor Cinema
Blackfish tells the story of Tilikum, a performing killer whale that killed several people while in captivity. Along the way, director-producer Gabriela Cowperthwaite compiles shocking footage and emotional interviews to explore the creature’s extraordinary nature, the species’ cruel treatment in captivity, the lives and losses of the trainers and the pressures brought to bear by the mulit-billion...
BAFTA Scotland presents: The New Storytellers
Time: Thursday 22 August 2013
Location: Glasgow
Venue: Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA)
An exciting panel session looking at new forms of storytelling for the screen, with 3 Scottish creators breaking new ground.
BAFTA Scotland presents: Building Baby Cow - An Illustrated Guide with Henry Normal
Time: Saturday 24 August 2013
Location: Edinburgh
Venue: Filmhouse
Since 1999, Henry Normal has run Baby Cow Productiions, the company he set up with Steve Coogan, which has become synonymous with cutting edge successful British comedy, working with many of the UK’s top comic performers including Caroline Aherne, Johnny Vegas, Rob Brydon, Julia Davis and of course Steve Coogan. In this exciting masterclass, Henry will show clips of many of his shows and discuss...
Blackfish (Edinburgh)
Time: Monday 26 August 2013
Location: Edinburgh
Venue: Cineworld Fountain Park
Blackfish tells the story of Tilikum, a performing killer whale that killed several people while in captivity. Along the way, director-producer Gabriela Cowperthwaite compiles shocking footage and emotional interviews to explore the creature’s extraordinary nature, the species’ cruel treatment in captivity, the lives and losses of the trainers and the pressures brought to bear by the mulit-billion...
The Great Hip Hop Hoax
Time: Tuesday 27 August 2013
Location: Glasgow
Venue: Glasgow Cineworld
Californian rap duo Silibil ‘n’ Brains are poised to take the music world by storm. They’re talking the talk... walking the walk... and they’ve just pocketed a hefty advance from a major music label. Surely nothing could go wrong? Truth is definitely stranger than fiction in this astonishing, funny and moving documentary that touches on issues of Scottish national identity whilst showing the unbelievable...