Snow, wind, rain, wind, hail, frost – the perils of filming peatland restoration
This Scotland’s Nature blog (12 April 2024) shares how the Scottish weather makes creating case study films of some of our peatland restoration projects interesting to say the least! It might also be of interest to people who are interested in working in this sector or in the use of [...]
Our Beautiful Wild – Young Voices for Nature Film
Watch this powerful youth led film written, directed, edited, and even had the music composed by young people – Our Beautiful Wild. Find out more about the process of this film making from Save Our Wild Isles.
Our Beautiful wild – voices of young people
RSPB Scotland have shared the online premiere of Our Beautiful Wild, a new Save Our Wild Isles film made by young people for young people (from Scotland and across the UK). Watch the trailer here. The inspiring and powerful 20-minute film showcases the actions young nature-savers are taking and their [...]
Ecological Filmmaking workshop for young people
Youthlink Scotland have shared this ecological filmmaking opportunity for young people aged 18-25 to express their interest in workshops being held at the end of November in Edinburgh. This is a chance for to shoot analogue film and learn ecological methods for developing film strips using natural and non-toxic materials.
This is why (outdoor) play is so important – a short film
Play Wales has produced this lovely film: This is why play is so important . It celebrates play and highlights its importance for every child. Not surprisingly, outdoors and a sense of freedom is a common theme. Take 15 minutes to watch and enjoy!
Scottish Invasive Species Initiative School Film Project
Check out the final two productions from the SISI Primary School Film project! Primary school pupils have worked with SISI staff and Media Education to learn about invasive species and film making. Milnes Primary School have created a film about Japanese knotweed - and what we can to do tackle [...]
Pupils share their films about managing invasive species
Two more fantastic films have been released from the Scottish Invasive Species Initiative (SISI) School Film Project Pupils from Bualnaluib Primary School in Wester Ross have created an Introduction to Biosecurity film with some great animations. We hear all about biosecurity and how to protect our natural environment in Scotland [...]
Calling young filmmakers to make films for our future!
The Scottish Youth Film Foundation in partnership with WWF Scotland and the National Library of Scotland's Moving Image Archive want to see your films about our future. Climate change is happening but what will happen next? Make a film of five minutes or under and submit it to us via [...]
