The Electric Palace Cinema in Hastings is proud to announce Made in Scotland, a special three-day pop-up film festival curated by director and producer Anthony Baxter celebrating the richness, boldness, and creative spirit of Scottish cinema.
Taking place from Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd February 2026, the event brings together acclaimed documentaries, iconic features, and anniversary screenings, alongside a remarkable programme of in-person Q&As with award-winning filmmakers, producers, and artists travelling to Hastings especially for the occasion.
Spanning hard-hitting political documentaries, music and counterculture stories, romantic drama, and much-loved cult classics, Made in Scotland offers a vibrant and wide-ranging portrait of Scotland’s landscapes, people, humour, music, history, and storytelling traditions.
Events coming up in the season:
You've Been Trumped + Q&A
Friday 20 February, 5pm
The last time Donald Trump promised to sue the BBC, it was over this film. Directed by Scottish BAFTA-winning filmmaker Anthony Baxter, this internationally acclaimed documentary follows the dramatic clash between local residents and Donald Trump as he attempts to build a golf resort on one of Scotland’s last stretches of wild coastline. Anthony Baxter will join the audience for a post-screening Q&A.
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The Great Hip-Hop Hoax + Q&A
Friday 20 February, 8pm
Jeanie Finlay’s wildly entertaining documentary uncovers the true story of Scottish rap duo Silibil n’ Brains, who reinvented themselves as Americans to land a major record deal with Sony. A stranger-than-fiction tale of fame, identity, and reinvention. Jeanie Finlay will join the audience for a post-screening Q&A.
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Nae Pasaran + Q&A
Saturday 21 February, 11am
Filmmaker Felipe Bustos Sierra revisits the extraordinary true story of Scottish factory workers in East Kilbride who refused to repair Chilean jet engines in protest against the Pinochet dictatorship—an act of solidarity that echoed across continents and decades. Felipe Bustos Sierra will appear for a post-screening Q&A.
Falling Into Place + Q&A
Saturday 21 February, 4.30pm
A moving romantic drama written, directed by, and starring Aylin Tezel, following two people whose fleeting encounter sets them on a journey through Scotland and London in search of connection and healing.
Aylin Tezel will join audiences in person for a Q&A.
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Reality Is Not Enough + Q&A
Saturday 21 February, 8pm
A vivid and intimate portrait of Scottish writer Irvine Welsh, charting his journey from early life through his creative evolution as a DJ, author, and cultural provocateur. Director Paul Sng will attend for a post-screening discussion.
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It's Nice Up North + Q&A
Sunday 22 February, 12pm
A special, 20th-anniversary screening of Graham Fellows’ much-loved comedy documentary It’s Nice Up North, presented as a tribute to the late Martin Parr, the celebrated photographer who shot the film and whose distinctive visual eye is central to its enduring appeal.
Made on a shoestring and edited by Fellows himself, the film follows his alter ego John Shuttleworth on a gently absurd journey to the Shetland Islands to test the theory that the further north you go, the nicer people become. A quietly hilarious and affectionate portrait of place and character.
Graham Fellows will be in attendance for a post-screening Q&A.
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Trainspotting 30th Anniversary + Q&A
Sunday 22 February, 3pm
Danny Boyle’s era-defining classic returns to the big screen for a special anniversary screening. The film will be accompanied by a Q&A reflecting on the creation and cultural legacy of this modern classic, with producer Andrew Macdonald (subject to availability).
Local Hero + Q&A
Saturday 22 February, 7.30pm
Bill Forsyth’s much-loved 1983 masterpiece closes the weekend. A gentle, magical tale of an American oil executive discovering the beauty and eccentricity of a small Scottish village.
Veteran Local Hero producer Iain Smith will join the audience in person for a post-screening Q&A.
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