# Event Details - **Event Name**: Exclusive screening Scottish short animation films plus Q&A - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 21 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue, 21 Jul, 2026 at 09:30 pm - **Event Description**: Skye Community Cinema is proud to host a spectacular showcase of Scottish animation.About this EventSkye Community Cinema is proud to host a spectacular showcase of Scottish animation.Presented in partnership with Animation Scotland and Glasgow Film Festival's Animatic, this handpicked programme celebrates the incredible depth of Scottish animation talent.?️ Enjoy an exceptional selection of 11 Scottish short animation films, packed with award-winning visual artistry, local voices, and brilliant storytelling.?️ Plus Q&A: In the Beginning Was The Sound by Jill Beavitt - octogenarian grandmother, writer, and storyteller living in Ullapool. Having lived with her violin-maker husband in a remote Highland community for 51 years, Jill’s short film offers a hopeful vision of peaceful, cross-generational connections. Her daughter Josephine and head animator John McGeoch will attend for a Q&A.Tuesday July 21st at Skye Gathering Hall in Portree (doors 6.30pm/ film start 7pm)- our welcome drink is still on! Enjoy a free glass of Prosecco/NoSecco or juice on this special night!- if you are 21 years or under you only pay 5 pounds. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/9f7d3e60-8300-11f1-a0f0-b3fc05930e16-rimg-w1200-h675-dc60605f-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/9fc0fe20-8300-11f1-a0f0-b3fc05930e16-rimg-w1200-h675-dcfeedd4-gmir.jpg About the films:A unique cinematic evening celebrating breathtaking visual artistry, local voices, and the power of storytelling.In the Beginning was the Sound – by Jill Beavitt - 11’“ In the beginning was the sound” is an enchanting animated fairy tale following the extraordinary journey of a magic violin from the Highlands of Scotland towards its rightful home in Gaza.Ladder to You – by Vic Watson (returning to our screen after previous short “Distance to the Moon”) - 4’ Ladder to You is an octogenarian love story. Old Eric is tired of life without his dear wife, Elsie, but in his darkest moment she shows him that true love never dies.Dùsgadh – by Cat Bruce (returning to our screen after previous short “The Golden Bird”) - 24’ A contemporary reworking of a traditional Scottish folktale, narrated bylegendary folkloristMargaret Bennett. A hunter is summoned to slay a terrifying beast, and on the shore of a loch between two barren mountains, the hunter becomes cursed by the beast. The hunter’s body is magically transformed into that of a black dog. Only one thing can happen... The curse must be broken.Living with It – by Holly Summerson (Official Selection: Edinburgh International Film Festival) - 7’ Perfectionist Lee must adapt to the imperfect reality of living with an illness – brought to life as a chaotic supernatural flatmate.Piuthar Sgàthain – by Lucy Keegan (FilmG Alba Winner 2026) - 4’ Growing up is hard enough but when paired with a high-achieving older sibling it can lead to a lot of self doubt and misplaced anger. This animation explores my own journey of realising that no two people are the same no matter how hard you may try to emulate them, and that nurturing our own individual strengths is what allows us to be the best version of ourselves. By following two different paths, my sister and I let ourselves come back together, stronger and happier.Shackle & Stems – by Ainslie Henderson (from the BAFTA-winning and McLaren Award-winning director) - 10’ & 3’ Two woodland spirits enjoy the peace of the forest when a third threatens to disrupt their harmony & An eulogy to the short life span of stop motion animation puppets.Peace of Heart – by Ana Songel (Manipulate Award for Scottish Animation) - 11’ After remembering a family-woven island tale, young Ailsa ventures into a dreamlike world, in search of her absent father and a way to heal their hearts.The Canteen – by Samuel Chapman (RTS Award Winner 2025) - 4’ A wonderful place called The Canteen welcomes a new customer.The Little Red Paper Ship – by Aleksandra Zareba, produced by Lena Vurma - 13’ A poetic story about the courage to venture out into the big wide world.Solstice – by Luke Angus (BAFTA-nominated) - 11’ A lonely Inuit must endure the endless summer daylight to be reunited with his lost love.When: Tueday, July 21st, doors 6.30pm, film start 7.00pm sharpWhere: Skye Gathering Hall Portree, 1934 Bank St, Portree IV51 9BZTickets: 10 GBP at eventbrite or cash at door on the evening. 5 pounds for 21y and under. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/9ffca790-8300-11f1-8a8c-3fe57d70e589-rimg-w1200-h675-dc437ea7-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/a0604b60-8300-11f1-a0f0-b3fc05930e16-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf6f3ec-gmir.jpg Next Skye Community Cinema screening is already Sunday August 9th - with the incredible New Zealand crowd pleaser TINA! ****About Skye Community Cinema:Skye Community Cinema brings special event screenings monthly to Skye in different locations, including discussions and Q&A’s with talent - presented by Lena Vurma's Skye Films Ltd and writer/director Thor Klein.Skye Community CinemaThank you for the support:Film Hub Scotland, part of the BFI’s Film Audience Network, and funded by Screen Scotland and National Lottery funding from the BFI. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/a09257e0-8300-11f1-957f-f1f06462340d-rimg-w1200-h153-dcffffff-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portree/exclusive-screening-scottish-short-animation-films-plus-qanda/100001993198759144 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, festivals, music, art, literary-art, storytelling, dog - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Location: Skye Gathering Hall Portree - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 6.13, max: 11.55, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Portree - **state**: SC - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Skye Gathering Hall Portree - **lat**: 57.4112434 - **long**: -6.192341499999999 - **full address**: Skye Gathering Hall Portree, 1934 Bank St, Portree, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Exclusive screening Scottish short animation films plus Q&A - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/cf50a3c7bbfc6d82fcc7f7be16aec39cd795a7b037c665c6f4d20214dea38214-rimg-w1200-h630-dc010102-gmir.jpg?v=1783643491 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Exclusive screening Scottish short animation films plus Q&A being held? - **A:** Exclusive screening Scottish short animation films plus Q&A takes place on Tue, 21 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Tue, 21 Jul, 2026 at 09:30 pm at Skye Gathering Hall Portree, 1934 Bank St, Portree, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Exclusive screening Scottish short animation films plus Q&A? - **A:** Exclusive screening Scottish short animation films plus Q&A is organized by Skye Community cinema. - **Q**: Who is this event for? 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