Next Big Thing (2019)

Director Siri Rodnes presents her film about a non-conforming eight-year-old who challenges gender expectations when forced to make an Easter Bonnet with the girls. Bravely subverting convention, she also learns that the grown-up world is not quite so black and white. Nominated for best short film at the Scottish Baftas and the Berlin International Film Festival, this short from burgeoning new talent Siri Rodnes gives us a fresh and important new perspective on growing up.

A new generation of film-makers explore stories from Scotland. Director Alia Ghafar introduces her short film about battered sausages and figuring out what to do with your life.

Director Raisah Ahmed introduces her short, which explores a young Scottish Asian woman’s decision about whether or not to branch out on her own.

Director Joe Carter and Writer Morna Pearson introduce this Elgin set story of a feisty but isolated young girl who finds the attention she needs when she chances upon a dead body.

Feeling alone at Christmas, a young girl in care convinces her key worker to take her on an unauthorised visit to see her estranged mother. Director Russell Davidson introduces his short film about the power of positive relationships.

Reg is intrigued by her self defence lessons – it's the only human touch she gets. But the attack test is looming, and thoughts of the gorgeous young tree surgeon are not helping her focus.

This BAFTA Scotland award-winning film explores loneliness and division in the gay and queer communities. Introduced by director Tim Courtney and writer Michael Richardson.

Director Ewan Fletcher introduces his short film in which two toxic male egos embark on a dangerous collision course. Dealing with possession, jealousy and control, this thriller delivers a killer final twist.

Director Robin Haig presents her film about divorcee Clara, who is rejuvenated when she sets up her empty nest house as a B&B. Set in the Highlands and starring Blythe Duff.

A misguided monkey believes he is destined for the moon, in this Bafta Scotland award-winning short animation. With an introduction by director and animator Ainslie Henderson.

When schoolgirl Leanne can’t afford a sanitary pad she lines her underwear with toilet paper and ends up bleeding in front of her class during a presentation. Leanne overcomes this humiliation with an act of rebellion - against a bully, a teacher, and against the stigma which acts as a barrier to her needs. Director Alison Piper introduces this multi award-winning short film, which has also affected policy on free sanitary protection in Scotland.

Director James Price introduces his short film, which follows a troubled man as he makes his way across Glasgow. Concrete and Flowers is a powerful film about perceptions and how hard it can be to deal with strong emotions.

Director Sean Dunn introduces his thought provoking short, set between the recent Scottish Independence vote and the Brexit referendum. Raising questions around nationalism and identity, the story follows Irene as she struggles to find her place in the world as a mother and wife. A British Film Institute 'Pick of the Week'.

Director Niamh McKeown introduces her stylish comedy short film. Bonnie, the private school’s finest student and head girl, reluctantly tries to round up the rowdy school captains in time for the school photo.

Buckley is a troubled young man with long furry rabbit ears. When a group of youths arrive at his isolated caravan community, the security of Buckley's world is disrupted and he risks losing the final bond to his dead mother.