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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
How do you think the story should develop? Philip agrees to have unprotected sex. Philip refuses to have unprotected sex.
