When Doug Weir steps aboard his lunar transport, he's carrying more than just three films—he's bringing a lifetime's passion for preserving cinema's greatest treasures. As Content Remastering & Delivery Lead at the British Film Institute, Doug has spent years rescuing lost films from archive vaults and breathing new life into forgotten masterpieces, from scanning mysterious 16mm reels to discovering the only surviving print of a Billy Connolly documentary bought for £50.

His film selections reveal both professional expertise and deeply personal connections. Local Hero represents authentic Scottish storytelling that captures real people and places without romantic clichés. Stolen Kisses ...