Fittie Film Club - From Scotland with Love
Fittie Film Club is a monthly screening of movies and documentaries. Curated by Open Road, the film selections are often themed around Scotland's environment and coastline, but there is no hard and fast rule.
Everyone is welcome to attend Fittie Film Club screenings at Fittie Community Hall. They normally take place on the last Friday of every month. Expect a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and don't forget to bring your own snacks and drinks. There will usually be time to discuss the movie after the credits roll.
March - From Scotland with Love
Produced by Grant Kier, Heather Croall, and Mark Atkin, and directed by Virginia Heath, From Scotland With Love is a documentary feature film. The film features original music by Scottish singer-songwriter King Creosote.
This purely visual documentary spans 75 minutes and is crafted entirely from archive film material from the National Library of Scotland and the Scottish Screen Archive. It features no voiceover, relying solely on the musical soundtrack.
"I wanted to make a film about ordinary people," Heath said about the film. "What really interested me was ordinary people's lives and the way people made things, were proud of making things, the sense of community."
From Scotland With Love premiered on BBC Scotland on 22 June 2014. It was also screened live in the open air during the Commonwealth Games.
Fittie Film Club - A Bunch of Amateurs
Fittie Film Club is a monthly screening of movies and documentaries. Curated by Open Road, the film selections are often themed around Scotland's environment and coastline, but there is no hard and fast rule.
Everyone is welcome to attend Fittie Film Club screenings at Fittie Community Hall. They normally take place on the last Friday of every month. Expect a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and don't forget to bring your own snacks and drinks. There will usually be time to discuss the movie after the credits roll.
February - A Bunch of Amateurs
Bradford Movie Makers is a historic amateur filmmaking club that has been around for many decades. It was once a thriving community, attracting a large number of aspiring filmmakers and movie enthusiasts. However, over the years, the club has faced challenges, including a decline in membership. The society, driven by artistic disagreements, snacks, and a love of film, provides support to its members who would otherwise face isolation.
Fittie Film Club - Limbo
Fittie Film Club is a monthly screening of movies and documentaries. Curated by Open Road, the film selections are often themed around Scotland's environment and coastline, but there is no hard and fast rule.
Everyone is welcome to attend Fittie Film Club screenings at Fittie Community Hall. They normally take place on the last Friday of every month. Expect a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and don't forget to bring your own snacks and drinks. There will usually be time to discuss the movie after the credits roll.
Fittie Film Club Screenings
27 Jan 2023 - Limbo
Follow the heart-warming journey of four asylum seekers as they navigate the challenges of living on a remote island in Scotland while awaiting their refugee claims. Don't miss out on this thought-provoking film that delves into the complexities of cultural awareness.
Join the Fittie Film Club for an evening of entertainment, popcorn and your preferred drink. Be sure to arrive at 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start time, it's going to be an amazing night!
Book your seat now with Martin at producer@openroadltd.co.uk
Fittie Film Club Christmas Special
Fittie Film Club is a monthly screening of movies and documentaries. Curated by Open Road, the film selections are often themed around Scotland's environment and coastline, but there is no hard and fast rule.
Everyone is welcome to attend Fittie Film Club screenings at Fittie Community Hall. They normally take place on the last Friday of every month. Expect a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and don't forget to bring your own snacks and drinks. There will usually be time to discuss the movie after the credits roll.
Fittie Film Club Screenings
December 16 2022 - Fittie Film Club Christmas Special - Die Hard | If you like your Christmas films with extra kick-ass action, then Die Hard is surely top of your wish list. As Christmas approaches, Detective John McClane hopes to reconcile with his estranged wife, Holly, at her office party at Nakatomi Tower. Radical German Hans Gruber and his heavily armed team seize the tower and everyone in the tower is taken hostage except for McClane. It's up to John to save the day.
Fittie Film Club - Substance
This month's Fittie Film Club movie is Substance, chosen in partnership with Aberdeen Surf Club. This stunning surf film was shot in the coastal regions of Britain and Ireland. The film captures the raw beauty of the coastlines, showcasing some of the best waves ever ridden in the isles. The waves are epic, with steep faces and crystal-clear barrels providing an epic playground for the surfers.
The film showcases incredible surfing performances by some of the best surfers in the world who were eager to experience the unique waves of the British Isles. But Substance also offers a glimpse into the surfing culture and lifestyle, showcasing the beauty of the British Isles and the powerful connection between the surfers and the ocean.
What is Fittie Film Club?
Fittie Film Club is a monthly screening of movies and documentaries. Curated by Open Road, the film selections are often themed around Scotland's environment and coastline, but there is no hard and fast rule.
Everyone is welcome to attend Fittie Film Club screenings at Fittie Community Hall. They normally take place on the last Friday of every month. Expect a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and don't forget to bring your own snacks and drinks. There will usually be time to discuss the movie after the credits roll.
Fittie Film Club: The Oil Machine
The Oil Machine examines our economic, historical, and emotional relationship with oil through the lens of North Sea oil's conflicting imperatives. As activists and investors demand change, this invisible machine at the heart of our society and economy faces an uncertain future. Could this be the end of oil?
A wide range of voices join together in The Oil Machine to discuss how this machine can be tamed, dismantled, or repurposed.
The screening will be followed by a live discussion.
Fittie Film Club screenings are free, and all donations are given to charity.
Fittie Film Club: Ride The Wave
Fittie Film Club meets once a month to watch films and documentaries, usually with an environmental or community slant. It's a very relaxed setting. Bring your own tea, coffee or bottle of wine. It's a very social way to see films that otherwise wouldn't be shown at mainstream cinemas.
This month the movie being shown is the 2021 Martyn Robertson documentary, Ride the Wave. The film focuses on Scottish Surf Champion Ben Larg. His biggest challenge is Mullaghmore, on the coast of Ireland, which has some of the world's biggest and most dangerous cold water waves. An unknown future awaits Ben and his family as danger, opportunity, and parental dilemma collide.