Film (Skills & Performance)
11-18s: Fridays
Our Film groups operate both as one large unit and two smaller groups: Red Group & Black Group. Both cater for movie and cinema buffs!
You will learn how to shoot and edit your own films, as well as how to act for screen. This class is suitable for both those who wish to be on-camera (Performance) and those who wish to direct, edit or write behind the scenes (Skills). Both Red & Black Group will contain a mixture of participants.
They will culminate with end-of-term screenings in December and June.
Are there spaces available?
Yes! Sign-up for September – December 2025 is currently open. Please contact James at james@strangetown.org.uk
Location: Broughton St Mary’s Church, Bellevue Crescent, EH3 6NE
Filming Dates: Friday 5th September – 12th December 2025 (Half Term – Friday 17th October)
Screening Date: Friday 6th or Friday 12th December (TBC)
Class Times: 4.30-6.30pm (2 hours)
Term Fee: £150
At the start of term, members will be split into Red Group & Black Group based on the decisions of the Group Leaders.
The group leaders will take consideration of the following to help decide who will be in which group:
– Friendship Groups
– Ability & Experience
– Balance of Numbers
– Interest in Film Acting or Film-Making
Free and discounted places are available. Please visit our Access Fund – Bursaries page for more information.
For more information, please contact james@strangetown.org.uk
Photos & videos below from examples of past Film group work:
Examples of past Film group work:
Details
| Age group: | 11-18s |
| Dates: | 4.30-6.30pm, Fridays |
| Venue: | Broughton St Mary's Church, Bellevue Crescent |
Staff Members
Daniel Orejon
Workshop Leader: Friday Film (Black Group) & Cover Leader: Friday 8-12s Theatre Skills
Daniel Orejon is a theatremaker and performer. He has been commissioned by the Edinburgh Multilingual Stories Festival and collaborated with Scottish Youth Theatre and the Edinburgh International Science Festival. He is the artistic director of the Crested Fools, with whom he has created award-nominated show The Rotting Hart. He specialises in projects that focus on multiculturalism, queerness and mental health, with a special fondness for all things Hispanic.
Adam Butler
Workshop Leader - Friday Film (Red Group)
Originally from Edinburgh, Adam has recently moved back from Glasgow where he spent four years training and developing his craft.
Adam holds a BA Acting degree from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Since graduating, Adam has worked as an actor, director, producer, and tutor.
His current and previous tutoring work includes the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Rose Bruford College, Edinburgh Acting School, and Edinburgh Council’s Adult Education Course. His latest directing credit was A Midsummer Night’s Dream, performed in June 2024 at the Church Hill Theatre.
Adam is a supportive and approachable tutor, and looks to help students discover their full potential.
