Exploring our changing world through cinema
Welcome to Mither Earth, a new climate film festival celebrating the power of storytelling to help us reflect on the world around us.
Funded by Film Hub Scotland, Creative Scotland, and the Cairngorms National Park Authority. Led by North East Arts Touring in partnership with a network of passionate organisations – Aberdeen for a Fairer World, Ballater CAN, Ballater Film Club, Barn, Glenlivet & Tomintoul Development Trust, NESCAN Hub and Number 30.
This inaugural festival brings iconic films and creative activities to communities across Ballater, Banchory, Glenlivet, and Huntly.
Why a Climate Film Festival?
Climate change affects every part of our lives, from the landscapes we love to the communities we call home. But it’s not just about rising temperatures and extreme weather. It’s about how we live, what we value and the future we want to shape together.
Mither Earth is about creating space for reflection, imagination, and connection. Through film, we invite you to explore climate themes in ways that are engaging, hopeful, and rooted in community.
The Challenges We Face
From biodiversity loss to energy transition, the climate crisis presents complex challenges. But it also opens up opportunities for creativity, collaboration, and change. In rural and coastal communities across the North East of Scotland, people are already taking action—whether through local food projects, renewable energy, or nature restoration.
Mither Earth supports these efforts by sparking conversation and curiosity. It’s not about preaching—it’s about participation.
Why Classic and Mainstream Films?
We’ve chosen iconic and mainstream films, because they speak to climate themes in subtle, powerful ways. These stories are familiar, accessible, and emotionally resonant. They help us explore ideas of justice, resilience, and our relationship with nature without overwhelming facts or fear.
By pairing these films with creative activities, like stargazing, workshops and art sessions, we turn each screening into a shared experience of learning and inspiration.
Join Us
Whether you’re a film lover, a climate activist, or simply curious, Mither Earth offers something for everyone.
Come along, bring a friend, and be part of a growing conversation about the future we want to create.
The Films
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Events
Festival Partners
Aberdeen for a Fairer World
Supports young people, schools, and communities to take meaningful action on global issues at local and regional levels. www.afairerworld.org.uk
Ballater CAN
Empowers the Ballater community to take practical steps toward sustainability and climate resilience through local projects and advocacy. www.facebook/BallaterCAN
Ballater Film Club
A volunteer-run cinema initiative hosting monthly screenings and developing the Victoria & Albert Halls as a vibrant community film venue. www.visitballater.com/listings/ballater-films
Barn (Banchory)
An arts organisation connecting communities with artists, scientists, and activists to inspire creative responses to the environmental crisis. www.thebarnarts.co.uk
Glenlivet & Tomintoul Development Trust
Strengthens rural communities through sustainable development, cultural programming, and environmental stewardship. www.tgdt.org.uk
North East Arts Touring (NEAT)
Leads the festival and supports access to high-quality arts experiences across the North East, fostering creativity and community connection. www.neatshows.org.uk
North East Scotland Climate Action Network (NESCAN Hub)
A regional network supporting individuals and organisations to take collaborative climate action across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. www.nescan.org
Number 30 (Huntly)
A creative hub hosting arts, climate, and community projects that encourage learning, imagination, and local engagement. www.number30.org
Festival Funders
BFI Film Audience Network (BFI/FAN)
A UK-wide collaboration that supports inclusive, accessible film exhibition and helps build audiences for independent and British cinema. www.bfi.org.uk/fan
Cairngorms National Park Authority
Works to protect and enhance the natural and cultural heritage of the Cairngorms, supporting sustainable development and community-led climate action. www.cairngorms.co.uk
Creative Scotland
The national agency for the arts, screen, and creative industries, Creative Scotland invests in creative projects that enrich lives and strengthen communities. www.creativescotland.com
Film Hub Scotland
Supports film exhibition and audience development across Scotland, helping cinemas, festivals, and community groups bring diverse films to local audiences. www.filmhubscotland.com
Screen Scotland
Drives the development of Scotland’s film and TV industry, supporting talent, production, and access to screen culture across the country. www.screen.scot
About the New Producer Programme
Mither Earth has been made possible through the New Producer Programme by Film Hub Scotland, a scheme designed to support emerging talent in film exhibition. The programme offers funding, mentoring, and creative freedom to help new producers develop bold, inclusive, and community-rooted film projects.
Our New Producer is Archie Kershaw, a graduate of Aberdeen University and originally from Moffat. Archie has brought together a vibrant network of partners and collaborators to shape Mither Earth into a festival that celebrates cinema as a tool for connection, creativity, and climate engagement.
Thanks to this support, Mither Earthis not just a film festival—it’s a shared journey of storytelling, imagination, and local action across the North East of Scotland.
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Cairngorms National Park Authority
Works to protect and enhance the natural and cultural heritage of the Cairngorms, supporting sustainable development and community-led climate action through the Cairngorms 2030 programme – www.cairngorms.co.uk
