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Our Cinema ’26 Shorts’

PG
117 mins

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Run Time

117 minutes

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Overview

Our Cinema is an innovative new approach to film education in Scotland delivered by Transgressive North and Folk Film Gathering and modelled on Japan’s world-leading Children Meet Cinema project. Join us for a unique celebration of the freshest young filmmaking talent in Scotland, enjoy some World Premieres and see a special behind-the-scenes glimpse of how they were made within the Our Cinema workshop.

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Departures

World Premiere

Departures

With her home life deteriorating and her best friend and confidante Maya getting close with the new girl Elizabeth, will Abigail take the life changing decision to run away forever? And will Maya come with her?...
World Premiere
Ohenewaa Ewurama Amanfo, James Dodson, Clara Grace Mackie Gallardo, Anna Julia Melideo Redman, Laila Magdalena Orpel, Jay Elizabeth Pfohl
2026
8 mins
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Headphones

World Premiere

Headphones

Headphones that once played music now only muffle the sound of Zoë's parents ongoing arguments. Could meeting a stranger at the beach open new perspectives?...
World Premiere
Zoë Allmer-Sears, Freya Drever, Jannat Khan, Antia Quintero Villaverde, Andrew Watson, Isla Watt
2026
12 mins
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The Last Whisper

World Premiere

The Last Whisper

Three school friends celebrate a birthday before heading into the woods for a camping trip. When one of them hears strange whispers calling from the darkness, she disappears into the forest alone. As night falls, will she return to her...
World Premiere
Jewel Binoy, Leon Bruce, Keira Keicher-Alanis, Adel Navratilova, Eilidh Smrek, Lexi Tait
2026
7 mins
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Our Cinema CMC workshop 2026: Behind the Scenes

World Premiere

Our Cinema CMC workshop 2026: Behind the Scenes

A glimpse into the workings of Our Cinema’s 2026 Children Meet Cinema workshop, following lead mentor Scott Graham as he guides 18 young (12-15 yr old) people from Broughton High School through the process of producing their own short films,...
World Premiere
Tarik Jaawani
2026
25 mins

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Tickets

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