Connecting the film community — offline since 2018, online since 2025.
From outdoor screenings to festival coverage, from networking nights to doc clubs – we've been connecting Scotland's film community since 2018. Now we've also gone digital with an online platform designed by film people, for film people.
Cinetopia is a hub of activity around filmmaking and filmgoing based in Edinburgh. We create events and content for both the general public as well as film industry professionals, bringing the film community together.
What we do
FILM & INDUSTRY EVENTS
Monthly doc clubs and industry networking nights, eventised distribution & film tours, masterclasses, outdoor festivals, and pop-up screenings. We don't just show films – we create experiences that build community.
CINETOPIA CONNECT
Our online hub where the local film community can actually connect.
CINETOPIA RECOMMENDS
Our weekly Substack that delivers the best local film events, film opportunities, and industry news across Scotland and UK straight to your inbox.
CINETOPIA PRODUCTIONS
We make things too. Site-specific archive and multi-media installations, documentaries, and client work. If it involves moving images and good stories, we're interested.
CINETOPIA RADIO & PODCAST
Monthly on EHFM since 2018. Festival coverage from the ground up, filmmaker interviews that go deeper, and reviews that tell you what's actually worth your time.
CINETOPIA SHOP
Handmade merchandise inspired by our love of film, plus collaborations with local designers and artists. Film merch that doesn't look like corporate swag.
Upcoming Events
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CINETOPIA NETWORKING NIGHT - APRIL
16th April 7.30-10 pm I Little Picardy Bar, 18-22 Greenside Pl, Edinburgh I EH1 3AA
Join us for our first film networking night of 2026! 🙌
Meet and connect with fellow film industry folks over informal drinks and chats, whether you're a seasoned pro, or just starting out in the film industry and keen to learn more. We're trying a new venue this time at the lovely Little Picardy bar!
Coming on your own? Don't worry! One of our team will be here to welcome you and make sure you meet people.
We promise a chill, friendly, fun atmosphere. Little Picardy are offering 10% off food and drink for Cinetopia networkers. This event is free to attend, please RSVP - it helps us track numbers!
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FIENDS IN THE FURROWS FILM FESTIVAL
23-26 April 2026
A new folk horror film festival in Leith, Scotland, featuring a mix of pop-up
outdoor and indoor screenings & events across Leith, from 23-26 April.A collaboration between Cinetopia and Leith-based film collective Leith Kino, our aim is to bring you a rich, thrilling, and diverse programme of Scottish &
International films of all kinds.Beyond our film programme, Fiends in the Furrows will also feature workshops, talks, and events celebrating Leith’s vibrant local artistic and creative community, through workshops, talks, and events - plus scrumptious food & drink from local Leith vendors.