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Welcome to Scotland's Environmental Film Festival
11–13 September 2026 · Montrose Playhouse
Farewell to LandxSea 2026!
It's a wrap on LandxSea 2026, a glorious weekend of cinema, community and conversation, with the sun even coming out to play!
We shared so many magical moments across the three days: an impromptu choral serenade; badge-making and gifts of apples; new connections forged over lunches, workshops and drinks; and moments of quiet reflection after some wonderfully insightful Q&As. Our annual beach dook brought festival guests, filmmakers, locals and friends together beneath the glittering blue skies of Montrose Bay.
A heartfelt thank-you to everyone who joined us, and to all the filmmakers, special guests, volunteers, partners, funders and sponsors who helped make the weekend possible. You made LandxSea 2026 truly special.
Congratulations to our 2026 Award Winners!
We're delighted to celebrate the two films chosen by our jury and festival audiences.
COMMUNITY THEATRE, directed by Lewis Baillie and screened as part of our Hold Fast! shorts programme, won our North Light Award for its thought-provoking, humorous and tender portrayal of a small fishing community celebrating and mourning the loss of its industry through an amateur theatre performance.
HOPE IS A WORD, directed by Maria Galliani Dyrvik, won our Audience Award, as voted by audiences at screenings across the weekend. This powerful film follows celebrated Nigerian poet and activist Nnimmo Bassey as he uses his words and his pen to nurture a new generation of writers and bring hope to the ongoing fight against oil exploitation in the Niger Delta.
We can't wait to see where the journeys of these two imaginative and inspiring films lead next.
HAVE YOUR SAY IN OUR AUDIENCE SURVEY
LandxSea wouldn't exist without our audience or the incredible filmmakers who join us and share their work each year.
Your voice matters. Your feedback helps us understand what you loved, which experiences stood out for you, what we still need to work on and what you'd like to see more of in the future.
If you joined us at this year's festival, we'd be very grateful if you could take a few minutes to complete our 2026 audience survey.
Audience celebrating at LandxSea Film Festival in Montrose Playhouse. Photo by Graham Black.
MORE THAN MOVIES. A MOVEMENT.
Join Scotland’s leading event for films and discussions that spark green ideas and action.
LandxSea is Scotland’s environmental film festival. Based in the coastal town of Montrose, we bring together inspiring new environmental films, filmmakers, special guests and audiences from Scotland and around the world.
Our annual festival takes place each September at Montrose Playhouse, a community-owned cinema and arts venue. We also present screenings, workshops and community events throughout the year, exploring our connections with land, sea and the living world.
The 2026 festival may be over, but our activities don't stop here. If you'd like to stay involved throughout the year, here's a taste of what else we do.
Get Involved
There are many ways to support LandxSea and help us screen our next 100 films, develop new activities and reach new audiences.
Whether you'd like to volunteer, host a Q&A or activity, support us as a sponsor, or become a Friend of the Festival by making a small donation, we'd love to hear from you. As a small charitable organisation, we welcome every form of support — and your ideas too!
Find out how to get involved →
LandxSea Monthly
Environmental Films, Year-Round
Keeping the spirit and mission of LandxSea Film Fest alive throughout the year, we curate monthly screenings at Montrose Playhouse: powerful films about people and planet, often accompanied by filmmaker Q&As or discussions.
Our November and festive screenings will be announced soon.
Hear it First
Be the first to receive our 2027 festival Save the Date announcement, hear about our monthly screenings and activities, and get updates on community news and opportunities from our friends and partners in Montrose and the surrounding area.
Watch Again
Not ready to say goodbye to the 2026 festival? Discover where you can catch up with films from this year’s programme — from current cinema releases and community screenings to shorts available to watch online.
THANKS FOR JOINING US AT LANDXSEA 2026!
Photo credits: Festival photography by Dylan Drummond of Son of the Sea Video Production, apart from the beach photo taken by Emma Jamieson.
EXPLORE OUR FILM ARCHIVE
Environmental Films from Around the World
Discover powerful documentaries and short films exploring climate, nature, land, oceans and environmental justice.
Since LandxSea launched in 2023, we have screened over 100 films from Scotland and around the world. Our growing archive helps audiences revisit those stories, find out where to watch and continue exploring long after the festival.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 SUPPORTERS
LandxSea is made possible by the generous support of our funders, sponsors, partners, filmmakers, volunteers and audiences.
Meet Our 2026 Supporters → Explore Sponsorship Opportunities →
Montrose LandxSea Film Festival SCIO is a Registered Charity in Scotland (SC053626).
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Watch Again | 2026 Fest Films
If you loved a LandxSea screening—or missed out the first time—here’s your chance to watch many of these remarkable films again. From communities holding fast against extraction to swimmers fighting for clean water, extraordinary wildlife and our changing relationship with the natural world, there’s a story for everyone.
How To Fest - The Best of Local Montrose
LandxSea Fest is nearly here, and for those of you looking to make a mini-holiday weekend of it, we've got plenty of tips on how to make the most of your stay. From places to stay, eat and drink, spots to visit, and community businesses to check out - with options that won't break the bank!
You can also find lots of practical information for planning your trip on our FAQs page.
