South West Media Factory

05/06/2026

NFTS and the Sean Connery Talent Lab present ... a programme of new entry placements combining practical filmmaking, mentoring, and paid on-set experience in Production, Camera Dept and Locations. Check out nfts.co.uk/screen-production-pathways for more information.

27/04/2026

Join us on Monday 27th April, from 18:00 in Morrisons Cafe, Dumfries, for an informal drop in session. The Cinema Management team will be there to answer any questions and get your views on what you would like from your local Cinema.

27/04/2026

🎬 CREW CALL! Dumfries & Galloway

Live locally? Curious about film? This is your chance.

We’re building a team for an exciting short film shooting Spring/Summer 2026, and we’re looking for passionate people to get involved. Whether you’re experienced on set or completely new and keen to learn, there’s a place for you.

✨ Open to all roles
📍 Dumfries & Galloway
🎥 Hands-on experience + creative collaboration

📩 Register your interest now!

https://form.jotform.com/260972681142358

26/03/2026

We've submitted BLACK ICE to the national Into Film Awards. Keep your fingers and toes crossed!

Find all about the Into Film Awards, a celebration of the best young filmmaking talent from across the UK.

25/02/2026

We've just submitted BLACK ICE to the 2026 so keep your fingers crossed for us. Here's the star of the short film, Grace, practising her routine at Dumfries IceBowl.

04/02/2026

It's a week-long residential that will take place near Alness in the Highlands from 21st - 27th June 2026 and will be free to all participants.

Designed to mirror and complement the Sean Connery Talent Lab, the Youth Talent Lab will see 12 participants guided through a compressed version of the adult Talent Lab. The team will participate in industry-led workshops on story development, scriptwriting, camera, acting, editing and on-set skills. Over the course of the week, they will create 2 short films (working in 2 groups of 6).

SYFF are looking for passionate young Scots, aged 17-22, who are interested in directing, writing, acting, camera and editing and want to take the next step in their filmmaking journey.

We especially encourage applications from young people who are from backgrounds currently underrepresented in the film industry.

Interested in applying? You can download an application form from www.syff.scot/scytl

Deadline: 5pm, 2nd March.

We’re delighted to announce that applications for year 2 of the Sean Connery Youth Talent Lab are now open!

This week-long residential will take place near Alness in the Highlands from 21st - 27th June 2026 and will be free to all participants.

Designed to mirror and complement the Sean Connery Talent Lab, the Youth Talent Lab will see 12 participants guided through a compressed version of the adult Talent Lab. The team will participate in industry-led workshops on story development, scriptwriting, camera, acting, editing and on-set skills. Over the course of the week, they will create 2 short films (working in 2 groups of 6).

SYFF are looking for passionate young Scots, aged 17-22, who are interested in directing, writing, acting, camera and editing and want to take the next step in their filmmaking journey.

We especially encourage applications from young people who are from backgrounds currently underrepresented in the film industry.

Interested in applying? You can download an application form from www.syff.scot/scytl

Deadline: 5pm, 2nd March.

The Sean Connery Youth Talent Lab is run in partnership with NFTS Scotland and The Sean Connery Foundation.

26/01/2026

It's like Christmas, only it's January, and rather than Santa Claus, we have the very good people of South of Scotland Enterprise to thank for these parcels, all via the CreaTECH fund for new equipment. We now have a projector and screen, an iMac for editing, more hand held cameras and a green screen. Plus a new clapperboard as our last one was getting a bit knackered. Here's to another year of making short films!

26/01/2026

11/12/2025

Casting call for a feature film shooting in and around Hawick next year, calling for acting talent of all ages.

10/12/2025

Exciting news for 2026

Announcing Hit the Ground Running 2026 - a free 2-day course offering practical training and advice for those starting out in the Production, Assistant Director and Locations departments in Film and TV in Scotland.

Applications are invited from across Scotland with two-day courses taking place in Edinburgh, and Glasgow next year.

Whether you’re in the early stages of your career and looking to secure your first role, or you’ve already gained a few credits and you’re refining your professional skills – this training course will help you to thrive in the film and television industry.

Hit the Ground Running will take place over two days in Edinburgh in February, and will be repeated in Glasgow across two days in March. The course is free of charge, and travel, accommodation and childcare costs can be covered.

You’ll gain a clear understanding of the entry level roles within Production, Assistant Director, and Locations departments, and learn how to excel in them.

The course is presented in a relaxed, interactive format, offering practical training, advice and opportunities including:

Expert guidance on crafting a CV for film and television

Navigating the freelance landscape and advice on job searching

Learning from industry professionals about the structure of crews, and set etiquette

Reading production paperwork and understanding industry terminology

You’ll leave equipped with the skills, knowledge, and industry contacts to support your next career steps.

Find out more & apply now https://bectuvision.org/events/hit-the-ground-running-26
Application Deadline Monday 19 January 2026 | 0900

Hit the Ground Running is delivered by BECTU Vision and is funded by Screen Scotland and the BFI Skills Cluster Fund.

Linda Fraser, Co-Manager, BECTU Vision

Announcing a FREE, intensive, 2-day training course which focuses on entry level roles in the Production, Assistant Director and Locations Departments on scripted production.