Film Edinburgh

06/03/2025

Very happy to report a whopping 114% uplift in direct film / tv production spend in Edinburgh, East Lothian and the Scottish Borders in 2024. Read all about it in the report here:

114% uplift in film/tv spend in Edinburgh and SE Scotland.

03/11/2024

Such a pleasure to talk to about the wonders of East Lothian as a filming destination and the amazing array of films and TV show to have filmed there. You might be surprised!

In our new series of Podcasts, we meet those in the know 🎧

First up is Rosie Ellison from Film Edinburgh - listen in to delve into what makes the region such a draw as a filming location, from the stunning beaches to dramatic castles and landscapes.

You can find the Podcast at https://visiteastlothian.org/inspire-me/ - select Episode 1 for Film (link via bio).

📷 Rob McDougall

06/06/2024

BECTU Vision are holding their first Edinburgh playgroup for crew and their wee folk:
🎈 Wednesday 19 June // 1030 - 1200
🎠 Tumbles at Portobello Soft Play Centre, 20 West Bank Street, Edinburgh, EH15 1DR

June Playgroup Sessions in Glasgow and Edinburgh!

🎈 Thursday 13 June // 1030 - 1230
🧸 Kelvin Hall Soft Play, 1445 Argyle St, Glasgow G3 8AW

& due to popular demand our first Edinburgh playgroup:
🎈 Wednesday 19 June // 1030 - 1200
🎠 Tumbles at Portobello Soft Play Centre, 20 West Bank Street, Edinburgh, EH15 1DR

Our playgroup is for parents and carers working in the industry to connect, bring your little ones for some soft play, and catch up with fellow film & TV parents and carers over a cuppa!

📸 Check out some pics from our February & April Playgroups - https://bit.ly/BV_Flikr

Free entry to soft play and tea and coffee provided ☕
If you'd like to join us, please email [email protected] or send us a PM.
If you need any assistance with travel costs, please let us know and we can help

30/05/2024

Really proud to have been able to bring 'careers in screen' workshops to 17 Edinburgh high schools in the 2023/24 academic year, inspiring the next generation of film & TV industry professionals. Thanks to ScreenSkills HETV Fund for partnering with us, and especially to Screen Education Edinburgh for superb project management and delivery, alongside the wonderful industry pros who were so generous with their time and expertise. Check out the video that we made as legacy for the schools and to find out about careers in the screen industry and how to get in to it. Inspiring!
https://youtu.be/uWmoF5NiF5U?si=iDIWIkobBWMdZukm

29/12/2023

Just great to see East Lothian on the screen in Mammoth Screen / BBC Agatha Christie drama Murder is Easy. East Lothian Council’s commitment to facilitating filming in the region has been recognised in its new Filming Charter.

A new film charter has been agreed to make East Lothian even more attractive as a film and TV location. The agreement sets out how the council and partners such as Film Edinburgh and Police Scotland will work with filmmakers. https://orlo.uk/YsBwG

16/02/2023

LOCAL CREW REQUIRED
Period Drama Daily Work available. Budget Band 2.
Edinburgh, Edinburgh surrounds and North Berwick area.
Various days in May for various roles including but not limited to the following departments:

- Hair & Make-Up
- Costume
- Assistant Directors
- Transport

If you are available in May we would love to hear from you.
Please send a CV with availability to: [email protected]

Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications expected, we may not be able to respond individually to each submission.

Thank you in advance for your interest. We look forwards to hearing from you.

Best Wishes. Production.

09/09/2022

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest reigning monarch. Her ties to Edinburgh were extensive, with the Royal residence at the Palace of Holyroodhouse and countless visits to charities, veterans, serving personnel, hospitals and children.

The BFI Player has a lovely collection of films from her life: https://player.bfi.org.uk/free/collection/queen-elizabeth-ii

14/01/2022

Tune into Digging for Britain on BBC Two at 8 tonight, where our very own archaeologist John Lawson will be sharing some of the discoveries made during work on the Trams to Newhaven project - including one centuries-old skeleton with a fascinating history ⛏️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0013fc4

13/01/2022

Fantastic opportunity, apply now!

📣 The Outlander Training Programme is open for applications for more trainee roles for Series 7!🎬

They are looking for trainees for the following Departments:
⭐ Accounts
⭐ Props
⭐ Special Effects
⭐ Greens
⭐ Assistant Director
⭐ Set Decoration
⭐ Script Supervisor
⭐ Video Assistant
⭐ Draughting

Application deadline is 5pm on Saturday 29th January 2022
Click on the link below to find out more and apply 👇
https://bit.ly/OTP_22

Hear from previous trainees here 👉https://youtu.be/nI2Btylot1I

13/10/2021

Can't wait to see series 2 of GUILT! in all its splendour...! Location-spotters, look out for The Shore and Cables Wynd in Leith, St Andrew Square and Princes Street, Princes St Gardens and Calton Hill, the splendid Cheval The Edinburgh Grand and St Cuthbert's Kirkyard.

On BBC2 this THURSDAY 14th at 9pm

And ALL episodes streaming now on iPlayer

Please RT!

“Guilt returns TONIGHT on the BBC Scotland channel (SKY 115, Freeview 9, Virgin 108) at 10pm It is then on BBC2 this THURSDAY 14th at 9pm Then ALL episodes are on iPlayer Please RT! ”

26/02/2021

Everyone's invited! Whether it’s on your street, your family's street or your local high street we want to hear from you. Give us your views on where you think we should be moving forward with spaces for people schemes via www.edinburgh.gov.uk/streetschemes

26/02/2021

Screen NETS Trainee Programme now OPEN for applications Recruiting Now:Block 2: The Rig - Production Accounts, Grip, VFX, SFXBlock 3: Screen NETS Main Programme - Production Office, Locations, Production Accounts, Art Department, Location Sound. Deadline: Blocks 2 and 3 - 1pm Wednesday 10th March 20...