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Future Acts National Theatre of Scotland & BBC Scotland

TV mini-series · 2026

Future Acts →

Six new short films by celebrated Scottish theatre and film talent, imagining our future. In cinemas October 2026, on BBC from January 2027.
Joanna Kalafatis in silhouette, her hand on a mirror, her reflection facing her

Short film · 2026

Unwelcome →

In post-production.
Future Acts - Broth - Photo credit Kat Gollock

Short film · Future Acts · Film 1 of 6

Broth →

After an on-air breakdown ends her career, former news anchor Rona Lawson is sent to report from a disappearing coastline, where an unlikely friendship shows her the future is still open.
Future-Acts-Optimum

Short film · Future Acts · Film 2 of 6

Optimum →

Two strangers meet for a date in a Glasgow beer garden, matched by an AI as optimally compatible. But can an algorithm really predict love?
Still Alive directed by Hope Dickson Leach

Short film · Future Acts · Film 3 of 6

Still Alive →

Hector wakes up in a younger body, cloned by a dubious biotech company. His only company is a temp at the end of a very long shift, and a second chance at life may not be what he hoped for.

Short film · Future Acts · Film 4 of 6

Un-Static →

A young man summons a unicorn in search of answers about identity, belonging and purpose, on a journey between the past and the future.

Short film · Future Acts · Film 5 of 6

Bed to the Future →

A young Scottish queer couple visit a futuristic bed shop, where a simulator promises to reveal the perfect future for their relationship.

Short film · Future Acts · Film 6 of 6

Smoke →

A visually striking film about the urgency and the fear at the heart of the climate crisis.
Still from Govan Fair Queen (3 of 8)

TV / Broadcast · 2025

Govan Fair Queen →

Nine-year-old Abigail is roped into the Govan Fair Queen competition by her mischievous gran, with a holiday to Florida on the line.
Still from Kings of the Court (3 of 9)

Short film · 2024

Kings of the Court →

A small-town basketball tourney, a larger-than-life event, and a fractured friendship to mend before it is too late.
Still from First Footing (3 of 9)

TV / Broadcast · 2022

First Footing →

Paul wakes from a wild Hogmanay to find the karaoke prize money missing, and his good name at stake.
Still from Pity Party (3 of 9)

TV / Broadcast · 2019

Pity Party →

A sketch show special in which Paul Black and his brother Mark play a host of new characters.
Still from Tomorrow Might Be The Day (3 of 8)

Short film · 2018

Tomorrow Might Be The Day →

Convinced a doomsday flood is coming, Nicholas passes his doctrine to his niece Seren, until her faith begins to waver.
Still from Event Horizon (3 of 9)

Short film · 2016

Event Horizon →

Summer 1997. In a Scottish village where nothing ever happens, a strange cosmic event disrupts Julianne’s everyday life.