We're home from an wonderful weekend of screenings up in Banff and Portsoy! If you did attend any of our outdoor films over the weekend, check your inbox for our feedback survey, we'd really appreciate hearing your thoughts to help us bring you the best events possible! 🎉

Very excited to announce our new project designed for emerging film curators across the UK. Apply by 27 October for a chance to be part of Queer East Festival 2025.

The BFI Insight Producer's Toolkit has launched! This comprehensive guide offers resources for emerging producers on the cusp of their debut feature. Developed in collaboration with @screenyorkshire it includes recordings, expert advice, & essential links. https://t.co/MYqBhHyGmJ

*TOMORROW* 🥳 Pretty in Pink movie screening + alternative 80s dance party! Ever wanted to make like Molly Ringwald at prom? Now's the chance at @thevoodoorooms #Edinburgh, Thurs 8 June Doors: 7pm Movie approx. 7.15 pm Dancing from 9.15-ish til late! https://t.co/JD0ppFDl6d

Put on your best 80s finery and join @cinetopia for a screening of cult Brat Pack movie "Pretty in Pink" followed by an 80s prom party at The Voodoo Rooms on Thursday 8th June!

Thank you to everyone for your wonderful feedback of our Local Hero 40th Anniversary screenings in Banff and Portsoy! 🔥

Throwback to this time last week when the Local Hero 40 Committee of Pennan welcomed members of the film's cast back for a wonderful Champagne Reception and local art auction to celebrate the film's 40th anniversary!

@amandainflux @Cinescapesuk Great fun & well done all you Local Heroes! 💝

We've had a few requests for our Cinescapes Local Hero weekend @Spotify playlist! So here it is 🙃 Sit back and pretend you're on the Scottish coast enjoying movies under the sun! https://t.co/IAY2DEC8Sn

So fun to see people enjoying the Cinescapes experience! 👏🏻💕

Lovely to see @colinwfarquhar with his family (and doggy!) at our free screening of @TheOilMachine this morning. We were privileged to have an introduction and questions with James Marriott, the documentary's producer too!

We are so privileged to have personal introductions to our Local Hero screenings from Peter Riegert (Mac) and Lord Puttnam (producer) - both sharing fond memories of making the film and the enduring power of cinema 💕👏🏻 It's been a fantastic two days in Banff, next stop Portsoy!

Time for Ride The Wave documentary JUST as the sun comes out @RTWdoc 🌊 ☀️ A beautiful story of a young Scottish surfer as he attempts to ride one of the biggest cold water waves in the world at Mullaghmore, Ireland.

The Bayview, winner of 2022's Glasgow Short Film Festival is introduced by Susie Seui - the documentary's focal subject. Filmed in Macduff, just across the bay from Banff Castle, we're delighted to screen it in the area for the first time!

We're back again at Banff Castle all day today from 10.30 (doors open), with films from 11! 11 am - Song of the Sea 1 pm - FREE short films 3 pm - Ride the Wave 5 pm - Gregory's Girl 7 pm - Local Hero Will we see you there? https://t.co/S9f7sSdOGD 🎥 @PlayfulComms

Young filmmakers have joined us today to introduce a selection of their short films produced via the @BFIFilmAcademy and @shmuORG 👏🏻👏🏻

Acclaimed film-maker David Puttnam has sent a video message to people attending this weekend’s events to mark the 40th anniversary of “Local Hero” in Banff and Portsoy. “It was one of the more memorable moments in all our lives”. ⁦@CinetopiaFF⁩

Our first film of the day was the gorgeous Song of the Sea 🌊💕 Lovely turn out at Banff Castle! We still have tickets for our other screenings today ⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/S9f7sSdOGD

We're back again at Banff Castle all day today from 10.30 (doors open), with films from 11! 11 am - Song of the Sea 1 pm - FREE short films 3 pm - Ride the Wave 5 pm - Gregory's Girl 7 pm - Local Hero Will we see you there? https://t.co/S9f7sSdOGD 🎥 @PlayfulComms

And we're off! Welcome to Cinescapes screening of Local Hero at Banff Castle! 👋 🎥 by @PlayfulComms