Strands
From the family-friendly to the deeply dark, the lo-fi to the super-sophisticated: all that's new in animation.
Daring experiments in film form, from the innovators of the visual art world.
Homeland glory: the best and the brightest new UK cinema, from which this year's Michael Powell Award-winner will be drawn.
Browse the British Gala strand »
The Third Star
Browse the Closing Night Gala strand »
Classics of the future, from the established international auteurs of our time.
Browse the Director’s Showcase strand »
Honouring our history as a documentary festival, we still seek out the most intriguing real-life stories from all over the world.
Special stand-alone movie experiences, workshops and the chance to get up close and personal with some of cinema's greatest names.
Browse the Festival Events strand »
The glitziest Festival section: red carpets rolled out for films that come with anticipation attached.
Your chance to get up close and personal: great filmmakers in the flesh, talking through their work and taking your questions.
Stay up past your bedtime with our wild and wicked late-night selection.
Browse the Night Moves strand »
The Illusionist
Browse the Opening Night Gala strand »
Lost and Forgotten British Cinema 1967-1979
Browse the Retrospective: After The Wave strand »
The place to discover our tips for the top: first and second works from the directors to watch.
Discover the feature directors of the future, or simply enjoy bite-sized movies for their own sake
– we’ve done the hard work for you by seeking out the finest of the year.
Classics from the archives and special one-off previews.
Browse the Special Screenings strand »
Leave the beaten track behind: raw, risk-taking work from the cutting edge of new movie-making.
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Cutty Sark Short Film Competition
A chance for aspiring filmmakers to have their work showcased at EIFF 2012 and win a commission worth £5000!