Documentary short, 2025

Sam Ainsley refuses to be told what to do. For decades she has created work inspired by literature, film, music, and politics, forging a unique career while simultaneously nurturing new generations of pioneering visual artists in Scotland. Here she speaks about the education that inspired her to teach, the loss of her most significant works, and the power of artists.

Role: Director and editor for the National Galleries of Scotland

Additional camera: Michael Thomas Jones