LaborBerlin Screening and Q&A

In brief

Date - 30 October 2025

Venue - Screening Room G.04, 50 George Square

Organisers - Expanding Cinema research group; Goethe Institute

About the event

The University of Edinburgh's Expanding Cinema research group, in collaboration with Goethe Institute, presents a programme of eight short-form works made by members of collective, artist-run filmlab, LaborBerlin. Here, artisanal, photochemical practices are actively explored and engaged by members, as well as subverted, remixed and hacked with modern technology in order to explore and expand the boundaries of the medium.

The programme brings together work crafted on small-gauge film, across 8mm, 16mm and 35mm, and a number of the works will be projected from 16mm prints. We are thrilled to be welcoming Jules Leaño and Sophie Watzlawick from LaborBerlin, to speak about their work at the collective, and the creative possibilities of working with analogue film in a time of digital prevalence.

Please note that this screening event contains content that may be unsuitable for people with photosensitive epilepsy.

With many thanks to Goethe Institute for their generous support of this event.

Read more about the Expanding Cinema research group

Read more about LaborBerlin

Accessibility

50 George Square has access for wheelchair users and people with other mobility issues. This includes wheelchair accessible toilets and level access at the front entrance.

If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact the organiser, Lydia Beilby.

Email Lydia Beilby

How to attend

This event is open to all, and free to attend. Spaces are limited, so you can reserve your spot for free on Eventbrite.

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Tags

Film and Intermediality