For this screening we are showing six short documentaries from new filmmakers from Scotland and Northern Ireland on the Scottish Documentary Institute's 2025 Bridging the Gap programme. These films follow deeply personal stories covering migration, belonging, identity, body image, parent-child relationships, and community histories, all based around the theme of 'Influence'. Read more about each film and buy tickets on our Ticketlab listing.

Love is in the air this Valentine’s weekend so join us at the Drill Hall for this special Freeze Frame screening as Jane Wyman & Rock Hudson become the talk of the town in this tale of love against all small town domestic gossipy odds. Youthful widow Cary Scott (Jane Wyman) falls for her independent minded (younger) gardener Rob Kirby (Rock Hudson). The unspoken societal pressures of ‘the club’ and her grown children threaten her budding romance. Can she learn to live life on her own terms or are the bourgeois rules of 1950s American society too strong to resist? Douglas Sirk’s All That Heaven Allows is a technicolour masterpiece which still resonates today, 70 years after its first release. The screening will take place in our fully heated Rehearsal Studio, located just off the Main Hall and next to the Drill Hall Cafe with a special introduction by Fraser Elliot. Why not make an afternoon of it and join us before the film for a bowl of hearty New England Fish or Vegetable Chowder? Food will be available from the Drill Hall Cafe from 1pm. Film + food, all for just £15 (+ fees).

Love is in the air this Valentine’s weekend so join us at the Drill Hall for this special Freeze Frame 10 year anniversary screening of Irish musical comedy drama about a schoolboy who forms a band in 1980’s Dublin. Sing Street takes us back to 1980s Dublin where an economic recession forces Conor out of his comfortable private school and into survival mode at the inner-city public school where the kids are rough and the teachers are rougher. He finds a glimmer of hope in the mysterious Raphina, and with the aim of winning her heart he invites her to star in his band’s music videos. She agrees, and now Conor must deliver what he’s promised – calling himself “Cosmo” and immersing himself in the vibrant rock music trends of the ‘80s, he forms a band with a few lads, and the group pours their hearts into writing lyrics and shooting videos. The screening will take place in our fully heated Rehearsal Studio, located just off the Main Hall and next to the Drill Hall Cafe. Why not make an evening of it and join us before the film for a bowl of Irish Beef / Vegetable & Guinness Stew with homemade soda bread? Food will be available from the Drill Hall Cafe from 6pm. Film + food, all for just £15 (+ fees).

This Valentine's weekend, Leith Kino presents Tod Browning’s Freaks (1932). Freaks tells the story of circus performer Hans (Harry Earles), who has recently inherited a fortune. He attracts the attention of the beautiful Cleopatra (Olga Baclanova), a trapeze artist working at the circus. Her true intentions are soon discovered by the other performers after it's revealed that Hans is being poisoned and duped, and the film turns into a tale of revenge. Known as the “grandfather of disability horror”, this pre-Code film was shrouded in studio censorship and audience revulsion, subsequently damaging Browning’s filmmaking career. Freaks is a complex yet groundbreaking disability narrative, boasting one of the largest ensemble casts of disabled people. Nearly a century since its release, Freaks is now regarded as a cautionary tale of human nature, revealing the true horror of ableism. Tickets cost £5 and we have allocated handful of free tickets for those not in a position to pay. Please support your local Leith Kino! Drinks and refreshments are available to purchase at the Depot bar, alongside our monthly posters, each designed by a different Leith-based artist. Leith Kino Access Information - English subtitles will be onscreen for every screening, including descriptive captions where possible. - The screening room is on ground level and is wheelchair accessible from the Leith Depot bar with flexible seating to accomodate specific requirements. - There are accessible toilets in both the screening room and the bar. Leith Depot is well-served by public transport. It's a short walk from the Foot of the Walk tram stop and there is a bus stop outside the venue for services: 7, 14, 16, 25, and 49

Move Summit is Scotland’s animation gathering. Our annual conference in Edinburgh brings together creatives from film, television, advertising, games, and immersive arts to celebrate the art, craft and business of making things move. This flagship industry event showcases the best work from around the world and offers a place for industry leaders, support agencies, practitioners, educators and students to gather and get inspired. With a full day of focused programming for our Emerging Talent and a full two days of industry-focused content. For 2026 MOVE Summit builds on our tried and tested three day format by introducing a fourth day of screenings on Saturday the 21st. Comprising curated collections of amazing shorts and some brilliant animated feature films, you'll not want to miss this amazing addition to MOVE Summit.

Amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, three drag queens choose to stay. Queens of Joy documents their efforts to stage a charity drag show in support of Ukrainian soldiers, embarking on a moving journey that is both deeply personal and political. The documentary raises important questions about the price of bringing joy to others in a time of devastation, while amplifying LGBTQ+ voices resisting and creating on the frontlines.

In this very French romcom by Emmanuel Mouret (Diary of a Fleeting Affair), Joan (India Hair) is no longer in love with Victor, but it pains her to feel she is being dishonest with him. Her best friend Alice (Camille Cottin) reassures her: she herself doesn’t feel passionate about her partner Eric and yet their relationship is smooth sailing. She has no idea he is having an affair with their mutual friend Rebecca (Sara Forestier). When Joan finally decides to leave Victor, the latter goes missing and the lives of the three friends are turned upside down. “A filmmaker at the peak of his art” – Le Figaro “A dense and profound account of the throes of passion” – Libération “Three formidable actresses” – Le Monde

Totone is 18 and spends most of his time drinking beers and partying with his group of friends in the Jura region. But reality catches up with him: he has to take care of his 7-year-old sister and find a way to make a living. He then sets out all by himself to make the best Comté cheese in the region, the one that would win him the gold medal at the agricultural competition and 30,000 euros… Holy Cow is an enchanting first film by Louise Courvoisier that was awarded the 2024 Youth Prize at Cannes’ Un Certain regard competition, as well as the Best First Feature film, and Best newcomer for actress Maïwene Barthelemy at the 2025 César awards.

Join us to enjoy a film-themed quiz to test your knowledge and support our efforts to fundraise for this year’s Catalan Film Festival. Come with friends or make new ones on the night and join a team with them! We will have the bar open and Colombian street food being served by our friends at Sabor al Toque throughout the evening, and after the quiz is over, we’ll enjoy a screening of last year’s audience-award winning short film, Imade. Then stick around afterwards for more drinks, conversation, and music! 📅 Saturday 21st February 🕢 Doors 6.30pm, quiz starts at 7pm (Note earlier start time than our usual events!) 📍 St Peter’s Episcopal Church Hall, Lutton Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9PE. Accessibility This programme will screen with descriptive subtitles, transcribing both dialogue and key sounds and other key audio information from the film. This venue is wheelchair accessible.

Drexler will launch his latest album, Olympia-5, at Pianodrome on Saturday, February 21. Written for his father who has been battling lymphoma for the past year, the album blends intimate piano recordings with ambient textures. Olympia-5 has already received support from BBC Radio 3, BBC Radio 6, The List, The Skinny, KEXP and BBC Sounds. For this album, Drexler has collaborated closely with filmmakers, many of them Scotland-based, creating a series of films that explore themes of care, distance from home, and the search for calm. The album launch at Pianodrome will reflect this interdisciplinary approach, combining live performance with film screenings. Filmmakers include Mark Cousins, Hannah Papacek Harper, Ciara Flint, Riad Arfin, Isaac Knights Washbourn Kiran Acharya, Roy Tsai and Carlos Hernan. --- Drexler (Adrian Leung) is an Edinburgh-based multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer from Australia/Hong Kong. With a background in classical music and an ear for contemporary sound, he creates music in a modern cinematic style that is raw, intimate, and richly textured. His work spans film and television, with projects screening at festivals including Tribeca, London Film Festival, SXSW, Edinburgh International Film Festival, and BFI Flare, alongside commissions for brands such as Dove, Barnardo’s, Amazon, and Patrón. Venue Info Pianodrome Bruntsfield is at The St.Oswald's Center at 41 Montpelier Place in Bruntsfield, Edinburgh EH10 4NB, just parallel to the main street and next to the primary school. It has an accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. Please get in touch if there is anything else you'd like to ask or tell us prior to your visit. Guests who have issues with accessibility are permitted a +1 free of charge for aid if need be.