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BBC's Douglas Murray interview has 'powerful legitimising function'

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Scottish director warns Hollywood is prioritised over grassroots film and TV

AN award-winning Scottish filmmaker has criticised Screen Scotland’s “ignorance and discrimination” against grassroots projects in an open…

The National (Scotland)

US animation company to open £28m Glasgow studio

Los Angeles will remain the home of Halon’s headquarters.

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Hollywood animation company to open £28m Scottish studio creating 250 jobs

AN AMERICAN firm which has worked on major Hollywood franchises has announced it will open a new animation studio in Glasgow creating hundreds of…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney to visit set of Channel 4 drama filmed in Scotland

The First Minister will visit the set of a new Channel 4 drama amid a pledge of £2 million for the screen sector in an upcoming budget.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish staff working on The Traitors increased between first and second series

The BBC has come in for criticism over the number of staff from north of the border working on the show.

The Independent UK

Director says Scots 'denied a voice' amid Traitors filming row

A BAFTA-WINNING director has said Scots are being “denied a voice” amid a row over accusations production companies are exploiting systems meant…

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BBC's 'breathtaking arrogance' towards Scottish talent must change, director says

URGENT change is needed to address the BBC’s “breathtaking arrogance” in its relationship with Scotland’s screen industry, a leading…

The National (Scotland)

Industry body questions BBC claim to have 'spent £300m in Scotland in one year'

THE BBC is facing questions after executives from the broadcasters’ Scottish arm told MPs that “almost £300 million” had been spent on…

The National (Scotland)

Culture Secretary to intervene with BBC amid row over The Traitors' Scottish budget

SCOTLAND’S Culture Secretary will look to meet with the BBC and Ofcom amid “shocking” claims that the BBC’s flagship reality show The…

The National (Scotland)

Film and TV industry's systematic exclusion of working class explored in documentary

THE UK film and TV industry has historically failed to represent people from working class backgrounds and has built a system designed to keep them…

The National (Scotland)

BBC and Channel 4 must treat Scotland 'fairly', says Culture Secretary

PROGRESS must be made on ensuring that Scotland is “fairly treated” by public service broadcasters and Ofcom, the Culture Secretary has said ...

The National (Scotland)

'Disappointed': BBC and Channel 4 urged to bring more productions to Scotland

SCOTLAND'S Culture Secretary has urged broadcasters to bring more productions north of the Border.

The National (Scotland)

BBC meets Scotland TV quota using mostly London production firms, study reveals

THE BBC meets its Scotland quota using mostly London-based production companies, a new study has revealed ...

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Edinburgh Filmhouse signs 25-year lease as inaugural patrons named

THE revived Edinburgh Filmhouse is set to reopen at the turn of the year after a 25-year lease was signed, with the multi-award winning director of…

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Saoirse Ronan To Star In The Outrun At EIFF

EIFF opens with The Outrun starring Saoirse Ronan and introduces The Thelma Schoonmaker Prize for Short Filmmaking Excellence.

Louder

"You've got the Scots who are very quiet and shy, and then you've got Scots when you get a drink in them - just wild revellers... Mogwai are the best example of that": Mogwai announce new career-spanning documentary If The Stars Had Sound

Scottish post-rock band Mogwai share the trailer for their new documentary, announce its World Premiere at South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas

The National (Scotland)

Campaign to reopen Edinburgh Filmhouse receives major funding boost

THE campaign to reopen a beloved Edinburgh cinema has received a major funding boost.

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'Banner year' as Scotland's screen sector boosts economy by more than £600m

SPENDING in Scotland’s screen sector increased by 55 per cent between 2019 and 2021 as Wellbeing Economy Secretary Neil Gray hailed “another…

The National (Scotland)

Former Edinburgh Filmhouse staff in talks to revive historic cinema

FORMER staff at Edinburgh’s Filmhouse cinema have revealed they hope to reopen the venue next year after holding talks with its new owner.

The Guardian - UK

Trainspotting producer Andrew Macdonald to take charge of Edinburgh film festival

Macdonald is to create a new organisation to run the festival, after the collapse of its previous operator last year

The Independent UK

Trainspotting producer appointed to chair Edinburgh International Film Festival

Andrew Macdonald takes on the role less than a year after the charity that ran the event called in administrators.

Daily Record

Lanarkshire sea shanty star to feature in BBC documentary to prove he's no one-hit wonder

Nathan Evans will appear in BBC Scotland's What Next for the Wellerman?

The Guardian - UK

Edinburgh film festival to return this summer after shock closure

Scaled down version will run alongside Edinburgh’s other arts festivals, while panel considers reviving standalone event from 2024 on

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh Film Festival to return in summer after ceasing trading

THE Edinburgh International Film Festival is to return this summer in a scaled-down version, months after the event ceased trading amid rising costs.

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