Festival's Basic Information
2023
Rachel Caplan, Co-Founder & Festival Director
Anthony Baxter, Co-Founder & Board Chair
Montrose
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LandxSea is excited to introduce the North Light Award in 2024, an annual accolade that celebrates excellence in independent Scottish filmmaking with a focus on environmental themes. This award, which includes a £500 cash prize, was decided by a distinguished jury of film and environmental leaders.
The North Light Award recognises innovative storytelling and unique perspectives on environmental topics. It is open to filmmakers residing in Scotland or films that significantly feature Scotland.
2024 WINNER
Finding Bo, Rachel Sarah, UK, 2024
We’re seeking films that embody the spirit of environmental change — films that can captivate and inspire our passionate Scottish audiences.
We welcome productions focusing on environmental topics, particularly those that explore the relationship between land and sea or coastal cultures. Our spotlight is on stories that represent diverse communities and environmental justice, in Scotland and beyond. We are also eager to showcase films with strong female leads and indigenous cultures from around the globe that are spearheading climate initiatives. Stories presenting innovative economic models are also of great interest.
Topical areas include but are not limited to:
– Climate Action
– Coastal Cultures
– Environmental Justice
– Energy Transition
– Healthy Food Systems
– Oceans & Rivers
– Outdoor Activities
– Sustainable Living
– Wildlife Conservation
– Youth Activism
At the 2024 Festival, we spotlighted 25 new environmental films from around the world, with 30 visiting filmmakers and guest speakers, expert panels, and incredible audience discussions.
For more, please view our 2024 Festival Programme and 2024 Festival Impact Report.
In addition to film screenings, the festival features guest discussions, all-ages workshops, and social events aimed at fostering conversations around environmental issues and inspiring positive change. Don’t miss our Eco Fair outside the Playhouse – or our Montrose Beach ‘Dook’ [swim]!
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The festival is hosted in the heart of Montrose at the community-owned Montrose Playhouse, a 1960’s swimming pool now renovated into a state-of-the-art multi-screen cinema & arts hub that opened in 2021. The venue, boasting 3 cinema screens equipped with the latest digital projection and sound technology, is a cultural beacon in Angus region, bringing together people to revel in film screenings, live performances, workshops, and community gatherings.
