The Docspace initiative was started by Amy Hardie in 2000 under the banner 'DocSpace, a fresh look at audiences and screenings'(pdf)'. Incorporating original research into theatrical documentary audiences, this report generated support from cinemas and broadcasters for a new business and programming model to screen documentaries.

As a graduate of the UK National Film and Television School with several awards to her name, Amy Hardie has designed Docspace as a platform for both film-makers and audiences. Docspace was also developed by: Allison Gardner (Head of Programming, GFT); Ilona Morison (CineFrance distributor); Richard Mowe (Film Critic); John Beattie (Accountant); Noe Mendelle (Director of Scottish Documentary Institute); and Emma Davie (ex UK Rep for European Documentary Network).

Docspace launched in November 2004 with an internationally co-ordinated screening of eight documentaries screened in seven countries. An interactive Q&A allowed audiences from Vienna, Amsterdam, Glasgow and London to talk to the director of Peace One Day, Jeremy Gilley.

Docspace has hosted several interactive web-based master classes with directors, including China Blue director, Misha Peled, Mark Isaacs with Phillip and his Seven Wives, and Rebecca Dreyfus, director of Stolen.

Docspace curates and partners with others to create special events that deepen the audience engagement with particular themes: peace-making; young people's film-making; shamanism; Celtic traditions and science cinema events were held during 2006 and 2007 Click here to read more about metacinema

Docspace Outreach launched as a charity in September 2006, running workshops for children and interactive web-based master classes. Click here to read more about our Education and Outreach programmes.

 

 

 

 

Scottish Screen.

Docspace is housed by The Scottish Documentary Institute at
the Edinburgh College of Art.