Whilst not part of the film festival there are a range of film, media and performance related events that are well worth checking out. Visit each website for further information.
Mini Dance Movies
Create, film and edit your own mini dance films. Learn new skills to create dance for the camera and show them off on the last day. A dance and film making project supported by Citymoves and Peacock Visual Arts. Suitable for ages 12 - 16. Visit www.citymoves.wordpress.com.
Monday 3rd August - Friday 7th August | 2-4pm
Citymoves Studio
Aberdeen International Youth Festival
As well as being a major partner in the development of the new regional Aberdeen City and Shire Film Festival, the Aberdeen International Youth Festival (AIYF) will be presenting orchestral, chamber, traditional music, jazz, rock, choral & operatic concerts, dance & theatre productions as well as exhibitions and workshops across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. For further information please visit: www.aiyf.org
Wednesday 29th July – Saturday 8th August
Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire
Open Knowledge Network
The Open Knowledge Network is a series of events which aims to bring together New Media artists, musicians, filmmakers, designers, programmers and anybody else who works creatively with technology to share experience and exchange ideas. Events consist of "show and tell" sessions, presentations, workshops, screenings, music and the opportunity to meet people working in related fields. www.openknowledgenetworks.com
Events throughout the year
Peacock Visual Arts, Aberdeen
Director’s Cut
The Director's Cut presents a series of discussions with well-known and innovative international filmmakers and broadcasters. The series is organized by the University of Aberdeen Film and Visual Culture Department. It is open to the public and admission is usually free and includes a reception hosted by our partners, Scottish Screen. www.abdn.ac.uk/directorscut / www.abdn.ac.uk/film
October – April 2009/2010
King's College, University of Aberdeen