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We are a charity that improves the life outcomes of young Scots through film. www.syff.scot/about

11/06/2026

Emily from the SYFF Youth Board had the opportunity to chat to the brilliant Edith Bowman about all things soundtracks while attending Sands: International Film Festival of St Andrews!

Thanks to Sands for having us along for the day, and to Edith for a great conversation!

🎥 by Emily Ritchie

22/05/2026

Don't miss out - only one week left to apply!

Are you aged 18-26, based in Scotland and interested in film, politics or journalism?
Then apply to join the Festival of Politics TV team! No matter what your experience level, we want to hear from you!

⭐ Get trained in filmmaking, video journalism and production.

⭐ Produce, film and broadcast a show live from the Scottish Parliament at this year’s Festival of Politics.

⭐ You’ll get to speak to and interview leading experts and public figures in everything from AI to the climate, all alongside a supportive team of SYFF tutors.

⭐ You’ll learn loads, have great fun and gain experience.

⭐ It’s completely free to participate! If you’re from outside of the central belt, we’ll cover your travel and accommodation. Catering is also provided.

Download an application and info pack here: https://bit.ly/4tItaWg

Deadline to apply is 29th May at 5pm.

Have a question? We're happy to chat 🙂 Send an email to ([email protected]).

Festival of Politics TV is run in partnership with The Scottish Parliament

14/05/2026

Are you aged 18-26, based in Scotland and interested in film, politics or journalism?
Then apply to join the Festival of Politics TV team! No matter what your experience level, we want to hear from you!

⭐ Get trained in filmmaking, video journalism and production.

⭐ Produce, film and broadcast a show live from the Scottish Parliament at this year’s Festival of Politics.

⭐ You’ll get to speak to and interview leading experts and public figures in everything from AI to the climate, all alongside a supportive team of SYFF tutors.

⭐ You’ll learn loads, have great fun and gain experience.

⭐ It’s completely free to participate! If you’re from outside of the central belt, we’ll cover your travel and accommodation. Catering is also provided.

Download an application and info pack here: https://bit.ly/4tItaWg

Deadline to apply is 29th May at 5pm, so don't miss out!

Have a question? We're happy to chat 🙂 Send an email to Heather ([email protected]).

Festival of Politics TV is run in partnership with The Scottish Parliament

11/05/2026

What advice would Edgar Wright give to young filmmakers?

Emily and Joseph from the SYFF Youth Board chatted with Edgar about this and more at the Glasgow Film Festival. Check out the full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOA0UZ_YCrA

🎥 Video by Emily and Joseph for SYFF TV

07/05/2026

We’re delighted to welcome three new Patrons to the Scottish Youth Film Foundation!

We’re proud to announce that filmmaker Sarah Purser, internationally acclaimed producer Tommy Gormley, and award-winning writer-director Raisah Ahmed have joined SYFF as Patrons.

Each brings an exceptional breadth of experience from across the screen industries, and, importantly, a shared passion for supporting young people across Scotland to discover their voice, build creative skills, and access pathways into film, journalism and digital storytelling.

They join an inspiring group of existing Patrons including Iain Smith, Jason Connery, Jack Lowden, Hiftu Quasem, Andrew Rothney, Sara Vickers, Douglas Mackinnon and Kat Morgan.

Their support strengthens our mission: to ensure that every young person in Scotland – regardless of background, postcode or experience – has the opportunity to tell their story and see a future in the screen industries.

As Raisah Ahmed puts it: “Storytelling helps us create the type of world we want to live in.”

Since 2014, SYFF has been working to improve life outcomes for young people through film – providing the tools, confidence and opportunities to turn creative ambition into real careers. This is a fantastic next step for us.

A huge welcome to Sarah, Tommy and Raisah – we’re excited for what’s ahead.

29/04/2026

Are you aged 18-26 and interested in filmmaking, video journalism and politics? Then read on!

SYFF are looking for 6 video journalists to join our Festival of Politics TV 2026 team. You'll get training in video journalism, presenting, camera, production and more! The team will then live stream two 30-minute broadcasts from the Scottish Parliament Building at this year's Festival of Politics.

There is no cost to participating and catering is covered on each project day.

Interested in applying? You have until 29th May! Download an application pack here: https://bit.ly/4tItaWg

Got any questions? Feel free to email Heather ([email protected]).

23/04/2026

The 2025 Cohort of the Sean Connery Youth Talent Lab had the fantastic opportunity to attend Sands: International Film Festival of St Andrews at the weekend.
They went to a Masterclass with Craig Armstrong and a session on Telling Stories with Joe Russo, Angela Russo-Otstot and special guests.

A brilliant time was had by all. Thank you for having us, Sands!

16/04/2026

Is Our Democracy Future Proof?
Your Questions Answered by The Scotsman’s Political Correspondent

Are you confident in telling political fact from fiction on social media? Do you know your misinformation from your disinformation?

We’re here to help. Every Friday in April at 12:30pm, the Future Proof team will be hosting a free online Q&A session with an expert in the world of politics, fact checking and mis/disinformation.

Join the Future Proof young video journalists tomorrow where they'll be chatting to Rachel Amery, The Scotsman's Political Correspondent. You can submit questions at any time before or during the webinar!

Sign up via the Future Proof Website
(link in bio or www.futureproof2026.co.uk)

Future Proof is supported by the National Lottery Community Fund

15/04/2026

The Future Proof team had a great chat with John Loughton, CEO of Young Scot, about the importance of young people's engagement in Politics.

🐙 What has octopus violence got to do with the election campaign?! Tune in to find out this and more!

https://www.youtube.com/

Future Proof is supported by the National Lottery Community Fund

09/04/2026

Episode 1 of Future Proof is now viewable on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4XL_GMAGwE

Intersted in learning more? Join us tomorrow (Friday 10th April) at 12:30pm online, for a short, friendly webinar where you can ask questions to an expert and chat to our young journalists! Sign up here and read on for more info: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1986518331806?aff=oddtdtcreator

Do you know your misinformation from your disinformation?! Are you confident in telling political fact from fiction on social media?
We’re here to help. As you make up your mind on how to vote in the Scottish Parliamentary elections this webinar we will give you the facts about fact checking, explain how some of the best deception works and share tips on how to spot it and call it out.

Welcome to the first in a series of webinars from Future Proof – our project not only to bring you up to speed with the main issues of the election campaign but to hear from experts on the explosion of ‘fake news’ polluting our politics and what we can do about it.

In the first of series of Q&A sessions during the campaign we’ll be joined by Nasim Asl, Senior Political Journalist at the leading UK fact-checking organisation, Full Fact who’ve been leading the fight against misinformation in traditional media and the flood of AI fueled disinformation on social media.

They’re joining us to answer your questions so whether you're right into politics or just voting for the first time, join us for a friendly chat!

The webinar will be hosted by our Future Proof reporters – find out more about them here:
www.futureproof2026.co.uk

Future Proof is supported by the National Lottery Community Fund

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