Welcome
Welcome to our new website, designed to inspire you to learn about making documentaries, to meet fellow filmmakers and get into the docscene. We've just released our Bridging the Gap 3 films online - watch here. Further films to follow soon.
Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, SDI runs masterclasses, screenings and training initiatives, such as Bridging the Gap and Interdoc. We also make films.
Latest News
Standing Start Shortlisted for Grierson Best Newcomer Award
Standing Start co-directed and co-produced by Finlay Pretsell and Adrian McDowall has been shortlisted for this year's Bloomberg Best Newcomer Award at this year's Grierson Awards.
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Doc/Fest’s MeetMarket is now open for Project Submissions!
Doc /Fest presents the UK's biggest international documentary marketplace which includes the unique pitching initiative: MeetMarket* where, in pre-scheduled match-made one-on-one meetings, documentary makers pitch their newest projects to dozens of UK and international buyers, EP's, commissioning editors and distributors.
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FourDocs is launching a brand new bursary scheme
FourDocs is launching a brand new bursary scheme to help filmmakers professionally finish their short documentary films. We'll be awarding 3 bursaries of £1000 to people who have already started making a documentary intended for film festivals.
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