Take One Action! Film Festivals | See the change you want to be

Welcome

Take One Action nurtures communal exploration of the stories, ideas and questions at the heart of positive social change. Through film screenings, conversation and enquiry, we bring people together to inspire a fairer, more sustainable and more fulfilling world, in Scotland and beyond our borders.

Established in 2008, Take One Action are an Edinburgh-based, independent charity founded by film lovers, cultural activists and globally concerned citizens who believe that shared cinematic experience can catalyse lasting change. Our annual programme of activities welcomes upwards of 5,000 audience members each year and includes a 12-day festival in Edinburgh & Glasgow, two weekend festivals in Aberdeen & Inverness, a network of local film clubs and a series of individual screenings, talks and training opportunities.

Come, take part, and be inspired.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Discover inspiring screenings, workshops and events taking place throughout the year.

Short of the Week

I am Not Afraid of the Soldiers

Yazan lives in a Palestinian refugee camp, surrounded by tall concrete walls, guard towers and patrolling soldiers.

He and his friends dream of a less fractious, more autonomous reality – they no longer want to live in fear of the Israeli soldiers’ tear gas and bullets.

I am Not Afraid of the Soldiers is a small story about a great and complicated conflict, and a powerful celebration of friendship and the power of stories.

More about the film

FEATURED ORGANISATION

Unison Scotland

UNISON is Scotland’s biggest and liveliest trade union, representing 150,000 members delivering public and related services across Scotland. We believe decent, accessible and accountable public services are vital to everyone, and international solidarity and links with unions overseas is central to our work.

Topics: Economics & Fair Trade, Environment & Energy

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3 October 2019

Our 2019 Festival in Edinburgh & Glasgow has drawn to a close and what a festival it’s been! Over the last 12 days we have welcomed over 3,500 engaged audience members to our events and screenings, and hosted many insightful conversations exploring our connections – individual and collective – to some of the most urgent issues affecting our […]