New Producers

New Producers’ is a paid training opportunity for early-career film curators.

The programme aims to reduce the barriers to entry to Scotland’s film exhibition sector. Since 2020, New Producers’ has offered a pathway into film exhibition for early-career curators and programmers.

Ingrid Mur for Glasgow Short Film Festival 2024

Each year, four New Producers’ design, curate and deliver film screenings in partnership with a host organisation.

Previous host organisations have included: Alchemy Film & Arts, Glasgow Short Film Festival, Dundee Contemporary Arts, Scottish Queer International Film Festival, Take One Action!, Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival and Scottish Documentary Institute.

Previous editions

Over 20 New Producers (formerly, ‘New Promoters’) have completed the programme to date. They have worked on programmes such as:

Explore previous New Producers’ events:

New Producer Olivia Knight presents their event at Macrobert Arts Centre

How to get involved

The next iteration of New Producers will open in 2026.

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Opportunities

We’re hiring! Marketing & Outreach Coordinator vacancy

Love independent film and shaping great communications? We’re looking for a Marketing & Outreach Coordinator to join the FHS team!

Event

BFI FAN EDI Webinar: How to build community partnerships

  • Date

    11th June 2026

  • Time

    14:30

Learn from three film exhibitors who co-curated accessible screenings with their local community.

Member News

Film Exhibition Fund: Round One Recipients

Twenty FHS members receive support in the first round of our Film Exhibition Fund.

Projects

New Resources: Now Showing Guide & Technical Toolkit

We have developed two brand-new resources to help you to bring your screenings to life.