New Voices / Old Stories: Short Film Screening + Q&A
Join the Scottish Documentary Institute on 30th November for a special screening event of short documentaries that explore tradition, identity and community through the eyes of young Scots.
About New Voices / Old Stories: Short Film Screening + Q&A
| 30th November 2025 | |
| 2pm - 3:30pm | |
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The Crannie Community Hub 9 Cranston Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH8 8BE |
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| Sliding Scale: £2 - £12 | |
| Visit the event website here | |
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What does it mean to be a young Scot today? How can we stay connected to our traditions and communities, our roots?
Join us for a special screening event of short documentaries that explore tradition, identity and community through the eyes of young Scots. Despite challenges like climate change, over-tourism and mental health, young Scots continue to champion and celebrate the traditions and places that make them unique. We are delighted to screen three films by three talented Scots directors:
Community Theatre. Directed by Lewis Baillie (14 min / Scotland 2025)
A local community theatre brings to life stories from three generations of a quiet working-class town in Scotland. Through the voices of its people, the play celebrates shared heritage, resilience and the enduring spirit of place
Their Accounts. Directed by Hannah Hunter (6 min / Scotland 2023)
Young people from Ardnamurchan share their thoughts on their home and their culture's past, present, and future through interviews inspired by traditional oral storytelling.
The Herring Queen (12 min / Scotland 2025)
As the world faces a sea change and generations of fishermen face their fate, a Scottish fishing village holds tight to tradition and continues to crown a teenage girl their ‘Herring Queen’.
The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the directors and stars of the films, and a surprise competition!
This event is in collaboration with The Crannie Community Hub, a member of the Local Cinema Network.
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