Best of British
Our celebration of British film talent is always a high point in the EIFF programme.
Read MoreAmerican Dreams
A welcome opportunity to delve deep into some of the very best new films from American independent cinema...
Read MoreEuropean Perspectives
A wonderful selection of new European films that are powerfully visionary and passionate about storytelling.
Read MoreWorld Perspectives
World Perspectives offers an exciting and challenging array of new works from intriguing and talented filmmakers from around the world.
Read MoreDocumentaries
This year’s EIFF programme reflects the ability of documentary film to amaze, inspire, challenge, provoke and fascinate audiences.
Read MoreNight Moves
A journey into the dark, cultish, chilling, exciting, dangerous, bloody and often downright strange side of cinema, with a selection of genre-busting edge-of-your-seat gems.
Read MoreFocus on Canada
The length, breadth, diversity and complexity of Canada is made all the more intriguing by celebrating the country’s cinematic output.
Read MoreUnlocking the Archives
Edinburgh International Film Festival is dedicated to celebrating the importance of archives and the myriad ways in which new life can be breathed into them through creative presentation.
Read MoreBlack Box
Daring, challenging, uncompromising and thought-provoking, Black Box presents a selection of short and feature-length experimental and artists’ film from around the world.
Read MoreBeyond EIFF
EIFF is delighted to welcome Hidden Door, New Media Scotland and Capital Theatres into the festival fold to present a pair of unique events that bring classic films to life.
Read MoreOnce Upon a Time in Spain
The focus on Spain will see work by new and emerging Spanish filmmakers screen alongside that of the country’s best-known filmmakers with a range of industry and special events complementing the cinema programme.
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