Bring your class to LandxSea!
Join us at the 2nd Annual Montrose LandxSea Film Fest from 13-15 September 2024, a weekend dedicated to with environmental films and programmes designed to educate, inspire, and drive action.Youth from Montrose and Angus can participate in the festival for free!
Schools Programme
Date: Friday, 13th September 2024
Location: Montrose Playhouse
Sessions: Separate sessions for Primary and Secondary schools, both starting at 10:00 am.
Admission: Free to attend but advance registration is required (see links below)
This is a fantastic opportunity for young people to delve into current environmental issues, engage in stimulating discussions, and interact with filmmakers and experts.
Film Screenings
Age 10-13: Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story + Q&A
Age 14-18: X Trillion +Q&A
Full film details are below. Screenings will be followed by a short Q&A session, making the total programme time approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
How to Reserve Spots
To reserve spots for your class or youth group, please complete this short form. Our Schools Programme team will reach out to confirm availability and add your name/class to the box office list.
Questions? Contact us at [email protected]
Don't miss this fun educational experience!
For Primary Schools:
Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story
In the remote Scottish Shetlands, a wild otter and a man form an unlikely bond that transforms both their lives.
When a wild otter in desperate need of help washes up on his jetty, Billy, his wife Susan, and their devoted sheepdog Jade find themselves with a unique new member of their family. From National Geographic and Silverback Films, directed by Charlie Hamilton James, Billy & Molly tells the heartwarming story of this unexpected relationship as it blossoms into a profound bond. Shot in 4K, this stunning documentary showcases the wild beauty of the Shetland Isles, featuring orcas, dolphin pods, migratory birds and much more. As Billy and Molly explore their rugged home, Billy gains a deeper appreciation for nature, guided by Molly's playful spirit. Billy & Molly is a family-friendly documentary that resonates with viewers of all ages, celebrating the power of love and connection against the majestic backdrop of the natural world. (Charlie Hamilton James, UK, 77 mins)
Followed by a live onstage Q&A with film's protagonists, Billy and Susan Mail, as well as speakers from Scottish Wildlife Trust—Montrose Basin Visitor Centre.
This film is rated PG
For Secondary Schools:
X Trillion
Fourteen women set sail on a 3,000-mile journey across the North Pacific to confront the plastic pollution crisis, aiming to transform both their lives and the planet’s future.
X Trillion follows the eXXpedition’s all-women crew, led by Emily Penn, as they journey across the North Pacific Ocean. This international crew of 14 scientists, sailors, designers, engineers, and teachers sails through the densest accumulation of ocean plastic on the planet, aiming to make the unseen seen. Battling high seas, storms, and sea sickness, they conduct cutting-edge microplastics research, uncovering the alarming reality of plastic pollution in one of the world’s most remote areas. The film captures moments of discovery, as the crew records an average of half a million pieces of microplastics per square kilometre, revealing the dense soup of tiny particles just beneath the surface. X Trillion is a story of practical and emotional responses to one of the biggest global challenges, filled with life, surprise, and a call to action. It’s a powerful testament to hope and optimism in the fight against plastic pollution. (Eleanor Church, UK, 68 mins)
Followed by a live virtual Q&A with the film's director Eleanor Church.
This film is rated PG