Biography of 'Scottish Screen Collection'

Publicly funded film collection

In April 1997, the Scottish Film Council, Scottish Screen Locations, Scottish Broadcast and Film Training and the Scottish Film Production Fund merged to form the non-departmental government body Scottish Screen. Creating a ‘one stop shop’ for the screen industries was important and built on the momentum of success stories such as Braveheart (1995), Rob Roy (1995) and Trainspotting (1996). Scottish Screen had an ambitious remit - concerned with cultural and educational access to screen heritage as well as the business and resourcing of film-making in Scotland.

As the parent body of the Scottish Screen Archive, Scottish Screen had an obligation to preserve films funded from the public purse, particularly relevant now distribution of Lottery funds was its responsibility. Although funding arrangements existed between its predecessor bodies and other organisations (eg. broadcasters), Scottish Screen also introduced a clause in production agreements that provided for a copy of the finished work to be deposited for archival preservation.

In 2007, the Scottish Screen Archive transferred to the National Library of Scotland, and with it, the responsibility to continue collecting film, video and born digital work. Scottish Screen transferred their former distribution collection and back catalogue to the Archive, much of which was earlier work not covered by the new arrangements. This diverse collection of modern Scottish film production now promises to grow in partnership with Creative Scotland from 2010 and far into Scotland’s digital future.

The collection contains creative and factual documentary, experimental artists film, video dance, animation, comedy, horror, drama …. They include films made by people of all ages, some featuring Scottish actors ‘before they were famous’, and there are plenty of lesser-known titles to explore, eg. THE EVANESCENT HERB GARDEN OF DEATH (1993)

Dating from the early 1980s onwards, such works have generally been made through a variety of funding and training initiatives. Scottish Screen and its predecessor bodies ran such schemes in collaboration with partners, ensuring vital broadcast and theatrical exposure for new filmmaking talent.

First Reels (1991 - 1999), in collaboration with Scottish Television, offered small financial incentives (£50 - £2000) but more importantly, hands-on experience and exposure. The scheme proved a springboard to greater things for talent such as Peter Mullan, David Tennant and Hannah Robinson, yet supported community groups (Pilton Video, Castlemilk Elderly Forum), individual animators, dancers, students and video artists. Prime Cuts (1996 - 1998) followed, encouraging innovative films on 16mm between 5 – 7 min, from documentary to experimental. Graduates of this scheme include acclaimed video dance artist, Katrina McPherson and directors Morag MacKinnon, Justin Molotnikov and Elly M. Taylor. Tartan Shorts (1993 - 1996), Tartan Smalls (2002 - 2005) and the Gaelic language Geur Ghearr (1996 - 1998) - schemes working with with BBC Scotland and Comataidh Craolaidh Gaidhlig - led to short films shown on family television sets across the country, and those same titles distributed to festivals across the world. Amongst this collection is the Oscar-winning FRANZ KAFKA'S IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE (1993), This Scotland (2002 - 2005) and New Found Land (2000 - 2004) are examples of schemes co-funded by STV and Grampian that produced a variety of productions with longer running times of up to 25 min and a strong emphasis on quality documentary.

Around 2002, a slight shift away from shorts to predominantly Scottish-funded features as well as international co-productions is evident. These range from the hard-hitting 16 YEARS OF ALCOHOL (2003), to the lighthearted STONE OF DESTINY (2008). SEACHD - INACCESSIBLE PINNACLE (2007) is the first feature film in the language of Scottish Gaelic to achieve mainstream cinematic distribution. (The archive holds deposit copies on 35mm as well as HD). International co-productions include SKAGERRAK (2004) and animated THE THREE MUSKETEERS (DE TRE MUSKATERER) (2006).

Aside from the funded schemes, there is much to enjoy. Music video 4 Minute Wonders (2001 - 2003) feature Scottish bands and record labels (Soma, Chemikal Underground). Bridging the Gap (since 2004) remains an intelligent, creative force in Scottish film-making. Scottish Students on Screen (started c. 1999) material ranges from GUID MAN OF BALLENGEICH (2001), made by schoolchildren in Stirlingshire, to COLD TAPE (2000), shown at Tate Britain. Interviews, stills, scripts, and other supporting documentation relating to the films are all kept.

There are just under 700 titles recorded to date. As well as basic content information, much of which has been taken from secondary sources (title, release date, synopsis, director, producer, production company, sponsor), full cast and credits are transcribed directly from viewing the source material. For the first time, the full scope, range and amount of Scottish publicly funded film in the last three decades has been brought together in one searchable set of data – with open public access worldwide.

Due to rights and conditions of deposit, viewings are only offered on National Library of Scotland premises. Requests for a loan, to screen, duplicate or otherwise distribute material in the collection should be directed to Creative Scotland. Permission for such uses will only be given in consultation with rights holders.

This is a work in progress - a constantly evolving collection. The growth of the collection reflects the creativity and talent of those working the screen industries in Scotland. The collection continues to flourish, with new work produced under Creative Scotland and Screen Scotland.

Missing, believed lost?
Gaps in the collection have been identified, and it would be invaluable to find this material and preserve it in the national collection. Representation of earlier work, such as First Reels, is patchy (eg. an interview with the director of a film exists on Betacam SP tape, but the 16mm completed film is nowhere to be seen!) Some films are incomplete or in poor condition and there may still be surviving material somewhere.

Researcher: Ann Cameron

Films associated with 'COCOZZA, Enrico'

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	BASS PLAYER, the [7270] Add to my films 1880’s deep in the countryside the Bass Player hot, tired and depressed decides to swim in the lake. There he sees a young girl asleep on the bank. Captivated, he ties a bunch of flowers to her fishing line but the idyll is shattered as he discovers his clothes have been stolen. The girl swimming to untangle her line, suffers the same fate. So we embark on a strange but comic journey as the two protagonists join forces to reach their destination.	Onsite only	1999 sound col
	BBC TELEVISION CHILDREN'S PROMO [7971] Add to my films A promotional compilation from BBC Scotland showcasing clips from children's programmes transmitted in 2002. Includes material from BBC Alba, BBC Education, and highlights for the CBBC Scotland autumn season, as well as programmes transmitted across the UK.		2002 sound col
	BEACONS [7272] Add to my films A film about the relationship we have with electrical light.	Onsite only	1996 sound bwcol
	BEAUTY OF THE COMMON TOOL, the [7271] Add to my films Time and again a man will stand before a hardware store window eyeing the tools arrayed behind the glass; his mouth will water; he will go in and hand over $2.65 for a perfectly special kind of wrench; and probably he will never, never, use it for anything.	Onsite only	1996 sound bw
	BEDFORDS, the [8117] Add to my films The Bedfords tells the story of Landseer's visit to the Duke of Bedford and family in their Scottish Highland estate. Commissioned to paint a grand family portrait, Landseer begins a lusty affair with his subject the Duchess of Bedford. Tormented by the pressures of commissions and the forbidden affair, a mental breakdown in the artist ensues and so begins his spiralling descent into madness.		2008 sound col
	BEDROOM RADIO [7273] Add to my films Bedroom Radio is a story of pirate radio broadcasting: love, life and death on a different frequency.		2002 sound col
	BEELINES [7275] Add to my films Sylvia inherits and apparently lifeless garden but in Spring the garden comes to life and Sylvia is fascinated by the bees and their mysterious and beautiful world.		2000 sound col
	BELLANY: A Life, Death and Resurrection [7256] Add to my films Bellany - A Life, Death and Resurrection explores the life and work of the extraordinary Scots painter, John Bellany.	Onsite only	2002 sound col
	BENNY [13935] Add to my films The remarkable story of Scotland's first boxing world champion boxer, Benny Lynch - a story that is both uplifting and hugely moving, a story of triumph and tragedy. A Scottish-Irish co-production, it's an affectionate salute to the people's champion, and features interviews with boxing experts, including fellow Glasgow world champion Jim Watt.		2017 sound col
	BEST MAN [7855] Add to my films On a sprawling estate on the outskirts of suburbia, Leanne 13, is a child who has had to grow up fast. With a mother who left years ago, her dad Jim takes it for granted that Leanne will continue the domestic duties where his wife left off.	Onsite only	2001 sound col
	BEYOND THE HIGHLANDS [7944] Add to my films The director undertakes a cathartic trip to his homeland of Caithness to give him the strength to finally end his addiction problems.		2002 sound col
	BIG GOLD DREAM [13943] Add to my films Documentary telling the story of the Scottish post-punk scene and how a group of disaffected youth in search of fun went on to change the world.		2015 sound col
	BIG LIE, the [8109] Add to my films Between 1936 and 1939 several hundred Scottish men and women went to fight as volunteers on the side of the Spanish Republic against the fascist regimes then spreading throughout Europe. The Big Lie recounts the experiences of one of the last surviving Scottish volunteers.		2006 sound bwcol
	BILLY AND ZORBA [7276] Add to my films In a decayed Scottish fishing village, an outcast boy strikes up a friendship with a fisherman who believes himself to be Zorba.	Onsite only	1999 sound col
	BILLY BONGO [7277] Add to my films Cake factory worker Billy Bongo really wants to be a magician. Now, with a forthcoming trip to Alaska, his chance has arrived to pull off the biggest disappearing act ever.	Onsite only	2002 sound col
	BIRD OF PARADISE [7974] Add to my films Clay animation dealing with a man who gets more than he bargained for when he helps hatch a golden egg containing the Bird of Paradise.		1993 sound col
	BIRTHDAY [7281] Add to my films A little girl finds her way into a strange and magical world… It's a special day for Annie, but things don't go to plan and a nasty incident with the pet budgie forces her to run away from home.		2000 sound col
	BITE [7278] Add to my films Bite is a film about Alistair Galbraith, hitherto a passive postman who tires of being a spectator in his own life and decides to take control.	Onsite only	1997 sound col
	BLACK SHEEP [7279] Add to my films Edinburgh based film-maker Paul Hamilton wonders what it is to be a black sheep and takes the audience on an emotional journey through the filmmaker's youth and the rocky relationship with his family using archive footage and insightful interviews.		2006 sound col
	BLACKOUT [7896] Add to my films Flying bin bags, missing sofas, broken lifts and a complete power failure make an interesting night for tenants of a council tower block.	Onsite only	2001 sound col
	BLIND FLIGHT [4443] Add to my films Brian Keenan and John McCarthy spent four and a half years confined together, held underground for much of their captivity, at times chained to each other and to the walls of their prisons. The two men, who could have easily found themselves at opposite ends of a gun barrel in Northern Ireland during the Troubles, instead forged a relationship which transcended all that appeared to divide them. Blind Flight tells the compelling story of this extraordinary relationship as they both resurrect their deepest memories, feelings, fears and loves.		2003 sound col
	BLINDED [8216] Add to my films Blinded tells the story of obsession and murder, loosely based on Emile Zola's Therese Raquin, and retold in a modern day setting. Blinded explores the darker side of sexual desire, proving how hard it is to see the truth - even when the facts are right in front of your eyes.	Onsite only	2004 sound col
	BLOOD JUNKIES Extract [8202] Add to my films "Blood Junkies" tells of a Scottish vampire preying on the drug-addled underclass of an Edinburgh housing scheme [synopsis from 2000 Guide to British Films] [Note: Incomplete - first 15 mins only]		2000 sound col
	BLUE CHRISTMAS [7579] Add to my films On Christmas Eve, a Glasgow grandmother tells her grandchildren the story of how she met Elvis Presley in March 1960 when he stopped off at Prestwick Airport on his way back from Germany to America. She goes on to announce to the children that the King is their grandad.		1994 sound col
	BODY SWERVES [7580] Add to my films Dance-based film which follows a couple through the break up of their relationship and illustrates their developing conflict through simple movement, gesture and sound.		1997 sound col
	BODYSHIFTERS [7547] Add to my films A young woman is recovering from the reality of her still born child, when a strange twist of circumstances forces her to live up to the reality that she’s not alone in her suffering. The director takes you on the trail of a mystery and intrigue that leads to a dramatic and disturbing conclusion.		1999 sound col
	BOHEMIOS [7970] Add to my films Musa, an old Tango Maestro from Buenos Aires tells about his experiments with dying. The film follows him around bars and cafes of La Boca. Inspired by the testimonies of dance marathons of the 1920’s and deals with exhaustion as expressed through dance. [synopsis from Dudendance website]		2000 sound bw
	BON VOYAGE [7517] Add to my films A visual guide to immigration, contrasting images of arrivals and departures at Montparnasse rail station with the woman who tends and cleans the toilets.		2004 sound col
	BOOTS, the [8130] Add to my films A woman's obsession with a pair of black patent leather boots ... and the trouble it gets her into!		1996 sound col
	BORN TO RUN [7285] Add to my films Would you regret falling in love if it meant never leaving your home town? Set against the decline of this fishing industry, a 17 year-old boy racer and his girlfriend are desperate to be alone together while the boy's parents reflect separately on the choices they made 18 years before.	Onsite only	2006 sound col
	BOTTLE IMP, the [7912] Add to my films Supernatural thriller based on the tale of 'The Bottle Imp' by Robert Louis Stevenson, now given a modern flavour and set in 1990s Edinburgh.		1992 sound col
	BOXED IN [7894] Add to my films A rodent arrives in a box... A battle of wits between and old man and a mouse begins.		2003 sound col
	BOYLE FAMILY [8015] Add to my films Television documentary exploring the work and philosophy of the Boyle Family, a group of collaborative artists based in London. Mark Boyle, his wife, Joan Hills and their two children talk about their work - the documentary is also includes archive footage and interviews with admirers of the art.		2000 sound col
	BRAIN DAMAGE [8062] Add to my films Teen tribes, a vicious attack and musical redemption all feature in this stylised blend of live action and rostrum animation, featuring music by Return to Field. [Fourth of four short films based on stories by 13 to 18-year-olds, commissioned from across the UK through the NSPCC and Channel 4's IDEASFACTORY] [synopsis from BFI website]		2006 sound col
	BREAD MAKERS [7950] Add to my films A film revealing intricate social relationships that operate in a community of workers with learning disabilities making a variety of organic breads for daily delivery to shops in Edinburgh.	Onsite only	2007 sound col
	BREAKING [8057] Add to my films Davie and Tony's fragile relationship as brothers is tested further by the revelation that they both love the same woman.	Onsite only	2006 sound col
	BREATHING EARTH [9177] Add to my films 75-year-old Japanese artist Susumu Shingu converses with nature through his sculptures.		2012 sound col
	BROTHERLY LOVE [8085] Add to my films Russell is a failing musician with a manic-depressive chemical dependency. His brother Tam forces him into a car and drives him against his will to the furthest northern coast of Scotland in the hope of a rescue. Slowly, irresistibly, the wild isolation and desolate terrain of the highlands begins to work its magic. [synopsis from Jack Shea's website at http://www.jackshea.co.uk/]		1994 sound bw
	BUILD UP [8180] Add to my films Experimental film-making with young people, led by Chris Rowland and Susan Sloan during summer and out of hours projects at the Arts is Magic in Glasgow's Easterhouse.		2001 sound col
	BULB [7964] Add to my films As struggling artist Jill fights her way home through a city in electronic meltdown, her sculpture takes on a new life.	Onsite only	2007 sound col
	BURN YOUR PHONE [7877] Add to my films Short film. Andy is a telephone operator working at the Hastings telephone exchange. Everyday he copes with emergencies but on this particular day he has to deal with a series of calls from someone threatening to kill him.		1996 sound col
	BUST [8136] Add to my films How the female bust is perceived by women and the society around them. The film explores women's experiences of their breasts - from sexual objects through to feeding babies, from teenage years to motherhood.	Onsite only	1993 sound col
	BUTTER [7917] Add to my films A day in the life of Jane, whose bad habits are men and food. As the day turns to night, Jane must decide which of her habits she is going to kick.	Onsite only	1994 sound col
	BUTTERFLY [7967] Add to my films This rare and intimate portrait explores a young women's perspective about living with albinism - a melanin deficiency which has often made her an outsider.	Onsite only	2007 sound col
	BUTTERFLY MAN, the [7528] Add to my films An unemployed ex-coal miner becomes a recluse, obsessed with breeding butterflies in the garden of his home in a mining village near Edinburgh. Family and friends are frustrated in their attempts to encourage him out of his self-imposed exile and his teenage son, angry and bewildered by his father’s withdrawal, is finally driven to extreme action in a bid to regain his father’s attention and affection.		1996 sound col
	BUZZ [7988] Add to my films Short and surreal comedy of a man attempting to catch a common house fly. At the beginning the man is just mildly irritated by the fly, which was preventing him from eating his dinner. As the film continues he becomes more and more extreme in trying to catch the fly and the fly becomes more ingenious in escape. It ends with a TOM AND JERRY style situation.		1993 sound bw
	BYE-CHILD [7653] Add to my films Ireland 1971 – the height of the space age is celebrated on TV, but in the home of one young woman lies a guilty secret.		2003 sound col
	CAFFALIC EDUCASHUN [7518] Add to my films A child's innocent and poignant understanding of the Catholic Church provokes an ironic response from the local priest.	Onsite only	2004 sound col
	CALIBRE [13934] Add to my films Lifelong friends Vaughn Carter (Jack Lowden - DUNKIRK) and Marcus Trenton (Martin McCann – THE SURVIVALIST) head to an isolated village in the Scottish Highlands for a weekend hunting trip which descends into a never-ending nightmare. The men wrestle with intense paranoia and escalating fear as their friendship disintegrates and the locals close in, turning the hunt into a desperate struggle for survival.		2018 sound col
	CALIFORNIA SUNSHINE [7529] Add to my films Andy, a small time drug dealer, is heavily indebted to his supplier. After a long weekend of partying, Rachel finds two missionaries on the doorstep and invites them into their flat. When Andy sees them, he panics, assuming they are debt collectors. Rachel calms him but soon begins to have doubts herself, so she spikes their tea with LSD. The missionaries are horrified when they discover this, but soon begin to enjoy the spiritual experience, supervised by Andy and Rachel... until the real debt collectors arrive and chaos ensues.		1997 sound col