Get your free ticket! Young Carers Film Premiere

A new film created by young carers in East Lothian will premiere at the Fraser Centre Cinema on 11 June – and staff and partners across the community are invited to attend.

Produced by young carers aged 9 to 17, the film aims to help schools, services and the wider community better understand the vital role young carers play and how they can be supported.

The project was led by the Young Carers Advisory Group, which successfully secured funding through the East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership and the Youth Lead Fund.

Explaining their motivation for creating the film, members of the group said they wanted to ensure “everyone is aware of Young Carers”, adding that “everyone needs to know that we always care.” One young person also shared that the project “gave me the opportunity to work with some great people to make a great change.”

Raising awareness and understanding

The film features young carers speaking openly about the practical, emotional and medical support they provide for family members, as well as the challenges and opportunities they experience. It also highlights the impact caring responsibilities can have on education and shares what young carers would like schools and services to do to better support them.

Combining live interviews with original animations, the film was planned and created by the young people themselves, who also composed and recorded some of the background music.

The premiere will take place on Thursday 11 June 2026 from 4:30pm to 5:30pm at the Fraser Centre Cinema in Tranent. Four young carers will introduce the screening, followed by light refreshments and an opportunity to meet those involved in the project.

To reserve a place, email mprior1@eastlothian.gov.uk.