The Just Gather Film Festival screens a hand-picked selection of thought-provoking films from students, filmmakers and humanitarians based all over the world (16-22 March 2015).
Highlights include BAFTA-winning director Samir Mehanović sharing exclusive footage from his recent work, a screening of Mark Cousin’sThe First Movie, as well as Icíar Bollaín’s acclaimed In a Foreign Land. All films are free!
To see the full programme, and to book your ticket, please visit:https://gatheruoe.wordpress.com/just-gather-film-festival/
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
DOCUMENTARY EVENING
Monday 16 March, 17:00 – 19:00, 50 George Square
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MAKING CONNECTIONS
Tuesday 17 March, 17:00 – 21:00, 50 George Square
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COMEDY – SHORTS
Wednesday 18 March, 17:00 – 21:00, 50 George Square
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LIFE EXPERIENCES – SHORTS
Thursday 19 March,19:00 – 21:00, 50 George Square
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LIFE EXPERIENCES – FEATURE
Thursday 19 March,19:00 – 21:00, St John’s Church
In Graham Hughes’ ‘A Practical Guide to a Spectacular Suicide’ sarcasm and bona fide Scottish humour are the order of the day, a warmhearted take on the darkest of subjects.
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OUT OF THE BOX
Friday 20 March, 14:00 – 16:00, 50 George Square
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MAKING CONNECTIONS
Friday 20 March, 17:00 – 21:00, 50 George Square
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THE FIRST MOVIE + MARK COUSINS
Friday 20 March, 19:00 – 21:00, St John’s Church
Join Edinburgh based filmmaker Mark Cousins for the evening at the screening of his project based in Northern Iraq, with stories told through film made by local children. This event is proudly raising money for ‘KISS’ – Kurdistan is Supported by Scotland.
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ANIMATION SHORTS
Saturday 21 March, 13:00 – 15:00, Grassmarket Centre
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A DIRECTOR’S CUPPA
Saturday 21 March, 17:00 – 19:00, Summerhall
BAFTA-winning director Samir Mehanovic shares exclusive footage, followed by Q&A alongside producer, Allan Matson.
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EN TIERRA ESTRAñA (IN A FOREIGN LAND)
& FESTIVAL AWARD CEREMONY
Sunday 22 March. 16:00 – 19:00, Pleasance Theatre
Award-winning filmmaker, Icíar Bollaín, tells the stories of three Spaniards living in Scotland’s capital.
Join us to celebrate the close of the festival!
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