The Edinburgh International Film Festival is back for its 71st edition this June, bringing a total of 151 features from 46 countries to Edinburgh audiences including 17 world premieres, 12 international premieres, 9 European premieres and 69 UK premieres. With so many films to choose from here are our top picks from the festival – with a […]
Ten years ago, we started Take One Action in response to a UK-wide mood of post-Iraq disillusionment and political apathy. Voter turnout in some elections had slumped well below 50%. And our film choice was limited. But since then, we’ve travelled with growing optimism alongside the most surprising social movements focussed on more wholehearted ways […]
In September, the Andalus Centre in Glasgow became a Take One Action Local group, supported by the Andalus Climate Challenge Fund, with the aim of bringing environmentally and socially concerned cinema to its community. Here their Project Manager, Kawther Luay reflects on the impact the film group had on the members at Andalus… During the second year […]
The GLITCH Film Festival returns next month, bringing their unique programming focus on work either made by or about Queer/LGBTIQA+ people of colour to Glasgow for 10 days of exceptional international film and art. Opening with the Academy Award Winner Moonlight, the festival promises an exciting, challenging and inspiring programme with all events free to […]
2017 will mark Take One Action’s 10th anniversary. As we contemplate a decade celebrating the people and movies that are changing the world, we look forward to bringing exceptional international cinema to Scottish audiences for another year. We’ll soon be sharing details of our 10th birthday plans (yes, there will be cake). In the meantime, we are […]
The Glasgow Film Festival is back for its 13th year, bringing an exceptional programme of 310 separate events and screenings of films from 38 countries, featuring over 9 World and International Premieres, 65 UK Premieres and 67 Scottish Premieres. Phew! If that feels like quite a lot to go through, here are our top picks from the festival […]
To celebrate the sense of possibility arising from a new year starting, and with thanks to Positive News, below are ten words celebrating wisdom in some of the 7000+ languages of the world. 1. Xibipíío Origin: Pirahã, Amazonian Brazil Meaning: A revelation on the boundaries of perception or experience 2. Ondinnonk Origin: Iroquoian, North America […]
The 2016 Take One Action Film Festival Audience Award winner has been announced as Sonita. Take One Action audiences have been won over by this moving and inspiring documentary by Iranian filmmaker Rokhsareh Ghaem Maghami, which captures an undocumented teenage Afghan refugee’s journey to empowerment and womanhood. Sonita’s determination to find her voice as a […]
In February I had the privilege of visiting south India (Madurai, Chennai and Mumbai) courtesy of Ekta Parishad – an amazing land rights movement, about whom the 2014 festival film Millions Can Walk was made. The purpose of the trip was to deliver workshops for film students, film-makers and activists about “film for social change”. […]
A key element of Festival Volunteering is engaging with the general public, so we want to get a sense of how you communicate. Once you’ve submitted the preliminary application form, you’ll be prompted to upload a 2-3 minute film (max) simply introducing yourself, your interest in our work, and what you are passionate about. No […]
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The Wave Machine Edinburgh – a Take One Action Local run by young people based in Edinburgh from around the world – screened the film CALL ME KUCHU on Wednesday 3 June 2015. Here’s a review of the event. Since the 1980s North American evangelist missionaries at work have preached against homosexuality in the […]
ABOUT TAKE ONE ACTION Take One Action Film Festivals inspires and connects young people through world- class cinema, creativity and action – to shape a better world, starting from Scotland. We believe small actions lead to big ones, and that we all make a difference. “Take One Action breaks down the barriers of race and […]
Helen Anderson from WaterAid highlights the importance of World Water Day and how clean running water, safe toilets and sinks with soap can save lives in this special Guest Blog post. Water means different things to each of us but one thing is certain – it is vital for all our lives. That’s why the […]
A brand new Take One Action Film Festivals Local Group is getting underway in Edinburgh, off the back of the organisation’s 2014 festival. For the last few months, a bunch of energetic volunteers have been gathering on Sunday evenings to watch world-changing documentaries together, with the hope of opening these out to the wider public […]
Palestinian filmmaker Leila Sansour speaks to Irvine Welsh, alongside Kathy Galloway (Director, Christian Aid Scotland), following a screening of the film at the GFT in Glasgow.
Take One Action Local “The Wave Machine” (Edinburgh) are a new group putting on regular screenings of Take One Action films out of Summerhall and other venues in the city on a rolling basis. A really international bunch with a passion for great film and social change, they are looking for new people to bring […]
Now that you’ve watched the film, why not find out more about the issues? HIV & AIDS remains one of the world’s most significant health challenges. Medical advances mean people with the disease in Scotland can now live healthy and normal lives. But globally, 20 million people don’t have access to the medicines. What could […]
