The Education of Jane Cumming (N/C)

Special preview screening

Edinburgh, 1810. Teachers Jane Pirie and Marianne Woods embark on their dream of an independent life together and open a boarding school. Their lives are changed forever when a wealthy aristocrat enrols her 'illegitimate' 15-year-old grandchild from India. The teachers struggle to integrate Jane Cumming who remains an outsider among her classmates.

Based on true events. Filmed on location in Scotland. In cinemas early 2027.

*Content warnings: Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes including homophobia, racism, and sexism

Sophie Heldman | UK | 2026 | N/C | 114 mins | Drama

Screening with a short film shot in Tiree:

Rushes 01: Tiree, Edge to Edge

Lucy Bergman's film was shot on 16mm in collaboration with Joanna Byrne whilst visiting the Isle of Tiree for the Sea Change Festival in September 2023.

Lucy Bergman | UK | 2024 | 3 mins 24 secs | Experimental