Edinburgh Napier University

If Samuel Beckett had lived in Scotland and made a great film, it would be this: a lucid, sometimes funny, and profoundly compassionate study of extreme old age, death, grief and loneliness. These facts of life are revealed in an act of virtuoso film-making that is dedicated, laconic and ultimately - impossible as it may seem - uplifting. A unique experience, this is a very significant and totally original film that will test, and reward any audience. The challenge is to spend time with lonely old people and Dolak is unflinching. He handles words, sounds and image with extreme care. His film is composed of long takes that juxtapose a daily routine alongside the expansive and empty landscapes of the north east, and both shot in exquisitely beautiful monochrome. Everything seems settled and inevitable until the film makes a completely unexpected move into another realm and intimates a further reach of the imagination.

A man has a breakdown after losing his job and winning a bar fight.

With his career in jeopardy a journalist begins to question the nature of his friendship with a senior journalist.

The short documentary explores a Scottish independent wrestling company, Bleeding Gums Wrestling (est. 2023) and the community that surrounds it.

An achrival documentary exploring the relationship between Nina Moretto and her mother Graziella Moretto

A student encounters a supernatural horror while studying.

A man must go on a journey through the darkest recesses of his mind or succumb to his vices.

In 1959, a new wonderdrug - Tesoteramide - is ready for testing, promising beauty to the unborn daughters of any woman who takes it. Pregnant housewife Audre heads straight to the clinic with her ecstatic Mother to sign up. But when Audre voices some last-minute doubts, it becomes clear that Tesoteramide - and so-called eternal beauty is no longer optional. Can she escape and maintain her individuality? Or is the cult of beauty standard conformity too powerful?

A lonely, heartbroken man, Philip, builds his own radio in an attempt to make contact with his wife, who is lost in space. He won't lose hope, but will he reach her?

Moth! follows Sophia, a 15 year old girl struggling to come to terms with her first major breakup, and navigate her relationship with her mother now that she is getting older and experiencing more. With her best friend Caitlin, Sophia will explore these big new emotions, and do whatever it takes to get over her ex, no matter how drastic, far fetched, or idiotic that may be.

An observational mini-documentary following the home lives of Eve and Barry when Barry's work takes him offshore.

Della, a neglected housewife, enters a mysterious antique shop seeking a simple gift for her husband, Jim. Encountering a cryptic shopkeeper, she embarks on a journey of desperation and self-discovery, trading pieces of herself for temporary relief. As Della's transformation unfolds, Jim is confronted with the consequences of his neglect in a shocking climax that reveals the true cost of their relationship.

Relationships can be hard, however, Sabine believes that she has them down to a fine art. But can something like ‘love’ be as predictable as a simple 5-step process?

Alex, a Marine biology student, is on a date with Archie, who is trying to impress her with his knowledge. As the night goes on, red flags appear. Fish and wine, what could go wrong?

Jeni, a mother of two, relives the memories of her son’s lifelong struggle with an undiagnosed condition. Spanning several years of Ben’s childhood, the film captures the memories of resilience and hope that led to the diagnosis, which gave the family a sense of control over their daily lives.

A documentary exploring the personal stories in a mental institution from the 1900s.

A woman mops while listening to music.

An observational documentary following Steven Brooke and how the solitude of painting impacts his life and artwork.

A young woman is forced to confront her own feelings of grief and confusion after the death of a friend.

A man is overcome with anxiety after it turns tuesday and he is still wearing monday's socks.