World Premieres, Oscar Nominees & More at the 2024 LandxSea Film Fest

Amongst the 22 stand-out films presented at this year's festival are World Premieres, an Oscar-nominated film, and Emmy Award-winning filmmakers. The festival opens with the Scottish premiere of Charlie Hamilton James’s Shetland-shot Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story, a joyous documentary about the unlikely bond between a wild otter and a man. Closing the festival is the multi-award-winning The Eagle with the Sunlit Eye, Ted Simpson’s account of the dramatic reintroduction of the white-tailed eagle in Britain and the ensuing conflict within Scotland’s rural community.

Alongside feature films, the festival will also celebrate short film talent and offer an iconic red phone box pop-up cinema, a Sunday morning dip with the Montrose Beach Dook, and the LandxSea Eco Fair featuring local eco-friendly initiatives.

For the first time, we are launching the North Light Award, celebrating the best in Scottish environmental filmmaking, with a £500 cash prize. Also new this year is our discount voucher pack – offering 6 tickets for the price of 5.

We can't wait to welcome you to The Montrose Playhouse for an unforgettable weekend of groundbreaking films, inspiring discussions, and impactful climate action.

The past year has brought a wave of climate devastation globally and locally, and it is more important than ever to inspire climate action in accessible ways. Whether you're a seasoned film fan, a climate devotee, or just looking for an interesting day out, LandxSea 2024 has a rich array of films and events to whet your appetite.

Themes at this year’s festival include:

• Coastal Erosion, a topic at the forefront of the local and national community
• People & Animals, showcasing the unique relationship between humans and our wild counterparts
• Land Ownership, a hot-button issue across Scotland and the globe
• Women Leaders, honouring women mavericks fighting for the better of our planet
• Artists & the Environment, bridging art and science through innovative protagonists championing ecological awareness

Dive into these compelling themes and be part of the conversation at Montrose LandxSea Film Festival 2024.