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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“Want to change the world but not sure where to start? This festival will rouse you into action.”
The Guardian

UPCOMING EVENTS

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

Short of the Week

Another Kind of Girl

Filmed during a media workshop for Syrian girls in Jordan’s Za’atari Refugee Camp, 17-year-old Khaldiya meditates on how the camp has opened up new horizons and given her a sense of courage.

More about the film

FEATURED ORGANISATION

Engender

Engender is Scotland’s feminist membership organisation. We have a vision for a Scotland in which women and men have equal opportunities in life, equal access to resources and power, and are equally safe and secure from harm.

Topics: Human Rights, LGBTQI+ & Gender, UK Poverty

Meet our new programmer!

11 May 2020

Tanatsei Gambura joins us from today as part of Film Hub Scotland’s New Promoter Scheme!