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WELCOME

Alchemy Film & Arts is based in the Scottish Borders town of Hawick. We work with artists and communities across local, national and international contexts, using film as a way to come together, have conversations and strengthen community.

Read more about who we are and what we do.

FESTIVAL

Our flagship event, Alchemy Film and Moving Image Festival, is the UK’s festival of experimental film and artists’ moving image, known for the openness, solidarity, humour and non-competitive nature with which it is delivered in Hawick each spring. 

The festival’s fifteenth edition takes place 1 – 4 May 2025.

Browse previous editions.

FILM TOWN

Film Town is our award-winning year-round programme of community filmmaking, skills development and creative learning, which places inclusion, equity and social justice at its centre through collaboration, partnerships and critical practice.

Read more about Film Town.

RESIDENCIES

We host artists in residence throughout the year to support the creation of new work researching and responding to the borders, boundaries and lines of Hawick and the Scottish Borders.

Read more about our current and previous residencies.

OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking an attentive, detail-oriented Print Traffic Coordinator to support the production and delivery of our fifteenth annual film festival.

More info and how to apply.

FILM CLUB

A relaxed monthly social for people aged 16-30 to watch, make and chat about films. No prior experience needed, food provided. All welcome!

Sign up to Film Club.

FILM QUIZ

Test your nerves and knowledge on movies and music of all types on the third Wednesday of every month. All welcome!

Further info on Film Quiz.