Book here to watch this screening online! Please note: this is not a live-stream. Booking will close at midnight on Friday 21 March. Online viewing will then be available ‘on demand’ for 48-hours only from 12 noon (UTC+0) Saturday 22 March - Monday 24 March 2025. This screening will feature English captions of the spoken introductions.

Delightful collection of short silent films from the IFI Irish Film Archive and National Library of Scotland Moving Image Archive presenting alternating perspectives on Scotland and Ireland through the lens of Scottish and Irish filmmakers.
This special reciprocal programme includes Royal Clyde Yacht Club (1899) – the earliest known film made by an Irishman; Ireland by Air – featuring Scottish aviatrix Winnie Drinkwater (1933); two charming films by Butlins camp photographer John Tomkins – Butlins Holiday Camp and Rush Hour (1950s); and The Farm below the Mountain – a record by Scottish filmmaker Ernest Tiernan of his travels with his young bride Kathleen to meet her family in rural Ireland (1958). The films will be accompanied by renowned Irish avant-garde pianist, Paul G. Smyth.

Running time: 1h 10m approx. | N/C U
Performing live: Paul Smyth (piano)
Online programme notes by Sunniva O’Flynn 

*Please note - this is an online broadcast, you will receive all the relevant info on how to watch online once booking closes. You can only tune in to this screening between the times stated. Please ignore the automatic email you are sent containing a QR code. If you have any queries please contact hippfest@falkirk.gov.uk.*