Strands
From the family-friendly to the deeply dark, the lo-fi to the super-sophisticated: all that's new in animation.
These are free exhibitions and events across Edinburgh.
Browse the Beyond EIFF strand »
Daring experiments in film form, from the innovators of the visual art world.
Feature films from the UK that introduce new filmmakers, try out nontraditional funding models or venture into unusual thematic areas.
Browse the British Scenes strand »
Brave
Browse the Closing Night Gala strand »
Classics of the future, from the established international auteurs of our time.
Browse the Directors’ Showcase strand »
Films about filmmakers and filmmaking.
Browse the Films on Film strand »
Three films from Denmark that highlight the country's strength in documentary filmmaking.
Browse the Focus on Denmark strand »
The EIFF's competitive selection of outstanding new films from around the world.
Browse the International Competition strand »
Showcasing the vitality of filmmaking in Argentina, Chile and Uruguay.
Browse the Looking South strand »
First given at EIFF in 1990, the Michael Powell Award annually honours the best new British feature film. For the first time, documentaries will compete alongside narrative films.
Browse the Michael Powell Award Competition strand »
A global array of vital new work by emerging directors.
Browse the New Perspectives strand »
Stay up past your bedtime with our wild and wicked late-night selection.
Browse the Night Moves strand »
Killer Joe
Browse the Opening Night Gala strand »
Highlighting the creativity of young independent filmmakers in the Philippines.
Browse the Philippine New Wave strand »
Explore the creations of a master of screen cinema.
Browse the Retrospective: Gregory La Cava strand »
Discover the world of a neglected master of Japanese cinema.
Browse the Retrospective: Shinji Somai strand »
Discover the world of short films - a universe with no laws, bounded only by the imagination.
Special stand-alone movie experiences, workshops and chances to get up close and personal with some of cinema's greatest names.
Browse the Special Events strand »
Classics from the archives and special one-off previews.
Browse the Special Screenings strand »
The latest film of this Japanese cult director, together with two restored classics.
Browse the Spotlight on Shinya Tsukamoto strand »
A major force of Chinese independent documentary filmmaking visits EIFF with four of his extraordinary films.