Activities
Workshops hosted by industry professionals, headshot photography & live podcasting - these additional sessions sit around our film programme.
Practicalities of Directing Screen Actors: with Michael Hines
BAFTA-winning director Michael Hines guides you through the on-set skills actors and directors need to understand in a hands on session. Ideal for actors, directors, and filmmakers looking to deepen their understanding of the screen acting process. Michael is a multi-award-winning Scottish television and film director and producer with over 25 years of experience. Best known for directing every episode of the iconic BBC sitcom Still Game and the hit sketch show Chewin’ the Fat,
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10am - 12pm - Saturday 4th October 2025.
Headshot Photography: With Sonja Blietschau
Need new headshots? Book in with headshot photographer Sonja and treat yourself to a mini headshot session! Sonja is a professional headshot, portrait and unit stills photographer, as well as the HB Film Festival’s resident event photographer! Book below with slots available all day Friday before our film events begin.
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Advance booking required.
Slots available 10.30 - 4.30pm Friday 3rd October 2025.​
One Take Wonder - How To Nail your Audition Quickly and Easily: with Break A Leg Academy
Focusses on the importance of the eyes in your self tape audition and how you can create dynamic and attention grabbing footage in as little as one take, that will get you noticed and have them begging you for a recall. Performances will be recorded so that you may watch back and see how the applied notes impact your presence on camera. Clips can be sent upon request or you are welcome to bring an SD Card.
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10am - 12pm: Saturday 4th October 2025.
Pay What You Can - select HBFF Workshop when booking.
Find Your Voice: The Power of Story and How to Share It: With Kirsty Strain
Join Actress and Voice and Communications Coach Kirsty Strain for an inspiring morning focused on voice and storytelling. Learn how to craft your narrative and effectively communicate it with others. This in-person event will provide you with valuable insights and practical tips to help you find your voice and share your story with confidence.
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10am - 12pm: Sunday 5th October 2025.
Just Get A Real Job - Live Podcast Recording: With Jamie Mackinlay
Hosted by Scottish script editor Jamie Mackinlay, the podcast has released over 175 episodes and continues its mission to demystify the creative industries. With past guests ranging from BBC commissioners to BAFTA winners, Still Game’s Jane McCarry to Fringe favourites like Jordan Brookes, the show celebrates creativity while sharing honest stories and advice. Guests to be announced soon.
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10am - 12pm: Sunday 5th October 2025.
​Included with a Sunday or Weekend ticket.
