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  • EIFF at TIFF!

    EIFF at TIFF!

    EIFF Programming and Industry teams are heading over to Toronto with the Features Scotland participants to immerse themselves in the Festival's film and industry events programme. Updates on how they get on to follow......

  • EIFF Friend Harvey Pekar Passes Away

    EIFF Friend Harvey Pekar Passes Away

    We are all most saddened by the death of the comic book legend and memorable EIFF guest Harvey Pekar. A legend of the US comic scene, Pekar found fame and huge critical acclaim by chronicling his daily life in the long-running series American Splendor. His mordant tales of day-to-day frustrations and ironies were illustrated by a succession of influential artists, including Robert Crumb, Gilbert Hernandez and Alan Moore.

  • In search of scotch!

    In search of scotch!

    We've been busy having our brains twisted. Yesterday, we met with a lot of people to learn about how films are made in the UK – and surprise! It's just as complicated as in the U.S. (though complicated in different ways).

  • The second screening

    The second screening

    On Saturday afternoon, we had our second screening, which went even better than the first.

  • If you only do one thing...

    If you only do one thing...

    And now the end is near; well almost! Mhairi MacLeod gives her pick of the Fest for EIFF 2010's final weekend.

  • Edinburgh by bike

    Edinburgh by bike

    A few years ago, the two of us co-produced a documentary on pro bicycle racing, and ever since we've been dedicated (if very slow) cyclists.

  • To Edinburgh and beyond

    To Edinburgh and beyond

    Mhairi MacLeod casts her eye over the weekend's red carpet action which saw the A-listers roll into town.

  • The World Premiere!

    • Posted Friday 18 June, 2010

    Last night, we had our first screening at EIFF! Pretty fabulous--nice big theatre at Cineworld, great picture and sound.

  • From NYC to EDI

    From NYC to EDI

    Our very first night at the Edinburgh International Film Festival was spent....at an airport hotel in New York City.

  • Getting ready for the Fest

    Getting ready for the Fest

    Over the years, at home in Los Angeles, we had heard all about the Edinburgh International Film Festival and how it is the longest running Festival in the world, how it has such creative programming, how it is Europe's "cool" festival.

  • EIFF is all a-Twitter

    EIFF is all a-Twitter

    It’s not long until EIFF gets going, and we want to hear from you! Find out how to collaborate with us online.

  • Get the Pick of the Fest

    Get the Pick of the Fest

    Still not sure what to pick from the fantastic range of flicks at the Fest? We'll help you choose using the power of Twitter and Facebook!

  • A voyage into the unknown

    A voyage into the unknown

    Mhairi MacLeod has a look at Under the Radar, a line-up of films that could prove to be amongst the biggest discoveries of this year's Fest.

  • Finding your feet at the Fest

    Finding your feet at the Fest

    EIFF 2010 will serve up a veritable feast of undiscovered and established screen goodies, with a side of special events and the customary dash of red carpet pizzazz to go.

  • Be prepared!

    Be prepared!

    A boy scout mentality is required for the programme and box office launch next week. Check out our four step plan to EIFF happiness.

  • A funny thing happened on the way to the forum

    A funny thing happened on the way to the forum

    It's that time of the year when I get to start a few conversations in the newly-updated EIFF Web Members' forum and a few Google searches helped me set the ball rolling on this year's chat.

  • Cannes we kick it?

    Cannes we kick it?

    AD Hannah and fellow EIFFers are in Cannes on a mission, and they'll need energy and skill to survive the riotous Riviera fest.

  • Early Industry Delegate Registration Extended

    Early Industry Delegate Registration Extended

    You can now register up until Monday 17 May to access the best value pass prices and to ensure your listing in the new EIFF Industry guide.
    Also new to EIFF in 2010 is a single day-pass which is available from just £60 (£40 students)

  • Discovery channel

    Discovery channel

    Mhairi MacLeod dusts off her keyboard and packs a cheese sandwich in eager anticipation of this year's fest.

  • Toy Story 3 set for the fest

    Toy Story 3 set for the fest

    As announced today, it's a huge thrill for EIFF to host the Special 3D Gala screening of Disney/Pixar's Toy Story 3 on Saturday 19 June.

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