Five days of Art, Film, Music, Theatre, and Writing

Join us for another unforgettable night of funk, soul, improv, and live visuals from Andy Morgan.

in collaboration with Dunfermline Creatives Network.

Doors open at 7pm. House band will start at 8pm, and the open jam night will begin at 8:30pm. Please bring your own instruments to participate. A house drum kit will be provided on the night.

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Main Theatre @ Carnegie Hall

BBFC Rating: 15

A quietly powerful social realist drama following Aurora, a Portuguese migrant working in a vast Scottish fulfilment warehouse. As repetitive work and isolation begin to erode her sense of self, she searches for moments of connection and dignity in a world shaped by efficiency and distance. With remarkable restraint and empathy, director Laura Carreira crafts a moving portrait of modern labour, loneliness and the enduring human need to belong.

Please note, films will screen without advertisements. Please arrive promptly for the stated time.

This screening will feature captions during the film for d/Deaf or hard of hearing.

Supported by Film Hub Scotland, part of the BFI’s Film Audience Network, awarding funds from Screen Scotland and National Lottery funding from the BFI.

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Main Theatre @ Carnegie Hall

Recommended for ages 15+

Outwith’s annual Short Film Night returns for another evening of fresh, fun, and thought-provoking films from some of the most promising filmmaking talent from Scotland.

A belligerent nun… UFO hoaxers… and a forlorn bandaged man… Only Outwith’s wonderfully eclectic Short Film Night could bring such a group together!

Please note, films will screen without advertisements. Please arrive promptly for the stated time.

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Studio Theatre @ Carnegie Hall

Part of our Filmmaking in Focus strand

Writer / Director Kevin Walls leads this Masterclass in directing a feature film. Walls debut feature Premature releases in Cinemas on 16 September 2026.

The masterclass dives into developing and funding your idea, the importance of preparing for the shoot, tips for directing actors and planning your distribution.

Kevin Walls is a writer, director, and producer from Glasgow, and the founder of SonorousFilms. His art school graduation film Identical won the BAFTA Scotland New Talent Award for Sound in 2015, and his short film When Abbie Met Emmy premiered at BFI Flare in 2019.

Walls was a member of the BBC Scottish Voices writing group. He produced and directed the pilot of Eat the Town for BBC Scotland before going on to write for the BBC Scotland continuing drama River City. His positive experiences working on low budget, low footprint independent films, along with the fast paced sets of River City, encouraged Kevin to rethink his own approach to filmmaking. That shift led him towards a grassroots production model, ultimately resulting in the production of Premature.

The film was produced independently on a production budget of £16,000, by a small core team, and was shot in the greater Glasgow area across 23 days in the summer of 2025.

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Studio Theatre @ Carnegie Hall

Part of our Filmmaking in Focus strand

Join the Live recording of Screen Check – the podcast that unpacks what’s really happening across the screen industry in production, commissioning, tech, business, and culture.

Screen Check unpacks what’s really happening across the screen industry. Hosted by Ashley Dick of Cinora Films and Jamie Mackinlay of ‘Just Get a Real Job’ Podcast, each episode takes a closer look at what’s happening across film, television and digital media. Through in-depth conversations, insightful guests and thoughtful analysis, they unpack the latest industry trends, celebrate creative talent and explore the realities of working in an ever-changing screen industry.

The podcast will have a live Q&A with the audience.

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There is no need to book a ticket for the Art Exhibitions. They are all free. Please find time to come along and embrace the talents of local artists.

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Library Room @ Carnegie Hall

There is no need to book a ticket for the Art Exhibitions. Please just come along and enjoy the talents of local artists.

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Public opening: Thursday 3rd September – Sunday 6th September, 10 am – 4pm each day

Outside Fire Station Creative

Join artist Alan Grieve as he guides you around Dunfermline city centre. Meet up outside Fire Station Creative, then go on to explore the local alternative arts scene in this lively and captivating walking tour.

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Come along and support your local creatives in the city at our alternative makers market, with a selection of creations from independent artists in Dunfermline and wider Scotland

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Studio Theatre @ Carnegie Hall

Recommended for ages 5+

Produced by Apropos Theatre

When Alfie’s Grandpa reveals that paper, if made correctly, can tell the story of the tree it came from, Alfie isn’t sure whether to believe him. Once he starts to listen closely, Alfie realises that he is the only one listening. He must spring into action to save the trees from being chopped down. Told using actors, puppets and shadows, The Truth About Trees is a heartwarming story about nature, stories and standing up for what you believe in.

“A pitch-perfect, beautifully scripted and performed adventure that gently enables children to recognise our responsibilities towards the natural world.” ★★★★ – EverythingTheatre

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Lecture Room @ Carnegie Hall

Renowned children’s illustrator Catherine Lindow delivers this fun and innovative arts and crafts workshop.

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Lecture Room @ Carnegie Hall

Recommended for ages 8 – 16

Part of our Filmmaking in Focus strand

Open to ages 8-16. Learn how to make a fun short film, shoot a cinematic short scene and edit it on your phone.

You don’t need to bring a phone to take part, just come as yourself ready to learn. We’ll learn what makes a good story, how to film a short scene using a phone or digital camera to look cinematic, then how to edit your footage into a finished scene.

This session is hosted by Ashley Dick of Cinora films.

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Main Auditorium @ Carnegie Hall

Recommended for ages 3+

Plus!

• Free activity packs
• Free fruit courtesy of Tesco Dunfermline Fire Station

Featuring curious capybaras, chef mushrooms, colourful body cells, woodland animals, an affectionate (and very hungry) crocodile, a voiceless cockerel, and a little girl who best communicates through drawings; the films in this programme focus on friendship and accepting difference; as well as promoting cooperation and understanding.

All these short films are dialogue free except for one film in English. These magical tales will delight children age 3+ and are a colourful introduction to the cinema experience.

A touring programme from Discovery Film Festival – Dundee Contemporary Arts’ festival for young audiences.

Supported by Film Hub Scotland, part of the BFI’s Film Audience Network, awarding funds from Screen Scotland and National Lottery funding from the BFI.

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Main Theatre @ Carnegie Hall

Recommended for ages 7+

Plus!

• Free activity packs
• Free fruit courtesy of Tesco Dunfermline Fire Station

This collection of short films from France, Portugal, Germany, Czech Republic and the UK, present stories that are perfectly suited for children aged 7 and above. Using a wide range of animation techniques, these films explore the different ways curiosity drives our characters forward, learning something about themselves and the world around them: a little girl discovers the universe outside of her phone screen, a robot bee working on a hive on Mars finds out the strange powers of an odd plant, Lola finds a powerful way to communicate with her neurodiverse brother through a hand-made sound piano, a child accompanied by an otter-like creature sets out to find a cure for water shortage, and a mischievous little wolf with an inky nose will get everyone involved in a messy, playful way of life.

A touring programme from Discovery Film Festival – Dundee Contemporary Arts’ festival for young audiences.

Supported by Film Hub Scotland, part of the BFI’s Film Audience Network, awarding funds from Screen Scotland and National Lottery funding from the BFI.

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Outwith Festival in partnership with Forth Ports presents the Port of Rosyth Bus Tours. Travelling from the City of Dunfermline to the Port of Rosyth, you will receive a guided tour of historic Dunfermline and the working port whilst on the bus. Upon leaving the Port you will travel back to the City to be dropped off at the pick up point of Pittencrieff Car Park.

*ALLERGEN WARNING*

Please be aware that as a part of the Port of Rosyth Bus Tours, we will be driving through the bulk store, which stores soya, an allergen. The vintage bus is an old style Routemaster, with an open rear, which is exposed to the outdoor air throughout the tour. Although there won’t be a high quantity of dust in the air, there is a risk of an allergic reaction for those suffering from soya allergy. If you feel you are reactive to this allergen, we advise you to not book on to the bus tour.

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