New Filmmaking Opportunity in Dumfries and Galloway
Dumfries and Galloway is to benefit from Opening Shot, a brand-new Screen Scotland-funded project aimed at bringing opportunities to underrepresented communities, as it announces a partnership with two local organisations. Anchored in the Lochside community in Dumfries and Galloway — one of the most economically deprived areas in Scotland — community organisation LIFT and Arts D&G are pairing with the Opening Shot team to deliver this access point into filmmaking. Four completely new filmmakers […]
Film Project to Empower Racially Minoritised Group in Edinburgh
Intercultural Youth Scotland (IYS) has been announced as the latest partner organisation for Opening Shot, a brand-new Screen Scotland-funded project aimed at bringing opportunities to underrepresented communities. Four completely new filmmakers will be selected through the IYS partnership, each working to produce their own £5,000 short film alongside development support and mentorship over the coming […]
New Filmmaking Opportunity Launches in Lochaber
Fort William’s Highland Cinema is offering Lochaber residents the chance to take their first steps into filmmaking as the very first partner organisation of Opening Shot, a brand-new Screen Scotland-funded project aimed at bringing opportunities to underrepresented communities. Lochaber’s stunning scenery has featured in global film franchises in recent years, including Harry Potter and James […]
Applications Open for Final Checks
Need a final push to complete your short film? Opening Shot’s Final Checks fund is now open for applications. Final Checks is a new completion fund that supports filmmakers who have already completed principal photography but need additional support to finish and share their film with audiences. The fund is open to Scotland-based filmmakers at […]
