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The Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO) and the Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF)...

“All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain.”  These are the famous...

We're excited to announce the winners of our New Visions Short Film Competition. Open to all 15-25...

Black Box, EIFF’s dedicated experimental section, will be back on the big screen for the first...

In one of the most brilliant shots on broadcast television, Amy Winehouse stands on the stage of...

We've made it! 75 years worth of incredible films have led us here, and we can't wait for whatever...

In 2016, the Edinburgh International Film Festival celebrated its 70th anniversary. At the time, I...

We are proud to announce our successful applicants for this years EIFF Young Critics...

We are thrilled to announce that this year’s EIFF Young Critics mentors will be the immensely...

Edinburgh International Film Festival will welcome a host of exciting stars and UK &...

In our penultimate article looking at 75 years of great EIFF films, we move into the 21st century...

Edinburgh International Film Festival has today announced two new exciting titles to join this...

Films are inherent tools of empathy, capable of significantly widening our worldview in a...

Our decade-by-decade review of great films of the past 75 years, with an EIFF screening to their...

Edinburgh International Film Festival has announced an industry programme for 2022 which will...

Edinburgh International Film Festival has long been fertile ground for movies about musicians, and...

We're going back to the 80s this week, as we work through our favourite films to have screened at...

In advance of the main programme launch on Wednesday 20 July, the Edinburgh International Film...

Many of you are probably deep into planning mode ahead of the return of Edinburgh's festival...

This week, our exploration of great cinema from the past three-quarters of a century stops by the...

Film Fest in the City in St Andrew Square Gardens returns as part of the Edinburgh International...

We are delighted to announce that Charlotte Wells’ critically acclaimed debut feature film...

Our trip through EIFF and cinema history continues this week, with a selection of films released in...

With the 75th edition of the EIFF fast approaching, what better time than now to look back at great...

This year’s festival will return to in-person screenings and events indoors across the city...

We are delighted to announce that Kogonada’s critically acclaimed After Yang  will close the...

The countdown has begun to the launch of the Edinburgh International Film Festival 2022 programme...

It's time to introduce you to another member of our hard-working team! Meet Andrew, Our EIFF Youth...

As planning for EIFF 2022 is in full swing, we thought it was only right to introduce you to some...

​​​​​​Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) has today revealed an inclusive...

In August, Xuanlin Tham took part in our EIFF Young Critics Programme. By October, they were...

Laughter, pity and an undeniable sense of intrigue are all evoked within the opening seconds of...

The world has had to slow down over the past eighteen months. Our rhythms have been disrupted;...

I persist because I choose to. These are some of Neo’s final words to Agent Smith in The Matrix...

There are rare moments in cinema where the female character is allowed to be raw, passionate, and...

There is something enchanting about the lighting of teenagers’ bedrooms. The teenage bedroom is a...

Part-heist movie, part-parenting comedy, Mandibles is the latest in French filmmaker Quentin...

There is something almost primal about the appeal of a good adventure movie, an irresistible siren...

When I was 12 or 13, I realised that I was going to die. Not imminently, or at least, I hoped not....

The 74th Edinburgh International Film Festival marked the long-awaited return to cinema going for...

Access a Large Print version of this article The board of the Centre for the Moving Image,...

Edinburgh International Film Festival is delighted to announce that the 74th edition will host a...

We are proud to announce our successful applicants for this years EIFF Young Critics...

Pictured above: Bella Ramsey, In Person at EIFF Youth 2019   Access a Large Print...

The board of the CMI has commenced a recruitment process for a new chair following Sandy Begbie’s...

Scotland's leading independent cinema Filmhouse, home of Edinburgh International Film...

There are only a few days left now to catch BFI Flare’s 2021 edition! Bringing you the best in...

This month we are looking forward to the start of the 2021 Glasgow Film Fest! Visiting their...

Just like the Christmas dinner turkey moments before it enters the oven, the annual routine...

#BlackHistoryMonth is now a recognised celebration and education in Black History, taking...

Edinburgh International Film Festival and Unique Events are pleased to say that audiences enjoyed a...

Heineken, one of the world’s most popular beer brands, are teaming up with EIFF and Unique...

Edinburgh’s Filmhouse, home to Edinburgh International Film Festival, continues...

Boasting Quentin Tarantino as a fan, highly acclaimed Hong Kong filmmaker Johnnie To has truly...

Submissions for the 2020 Edinburgh International Film Festival are now closed! Our 74th edition...

Are you a filmmaker? Or do you know someone that is? Submit your film the world’s longest...

We had a post festival catch-up with Regina Mosch, Co-Director of Copenhagen Web Fest and Member of...

The 73rd edition of the Edinburgh International Film Festival has closed with a year of increased...

We have announced the Award Winners for this year’s 73rd edition of the Edinburgh...

Discussion event with Peter Mullan and Craig Armstrong at EIFF 2019

Arrival of the cast and crew of Robert The Bruce to EIFF 2019

Screening of The Acid House at EIFF 2019

Screening of Wedding Belles

Documentary, International, Shorts and Michael Powell Juries. 

Arrival of the cast and crew of How to Fake a War 

Annual EIFF Ceilidh at The Hub

Q+A session with Richard Dreyfus and Shelagh McLeod 

Arrival of the cast and crew of Astronaut

Official launch of the EIFF 2019 Youth Hub

In Person event with actor Jack Lowden

In Person event with filmmaker Ninian Doff

In Person event with costume designer Nina Ayres

In Person event with director Danny Boyle 

Director Danny Boyle arriving for the screening of his film Yesterday at EIFF 2019

Arrival of the cast and crew of Hurt By Paradise to the Edinburgh International Film Festival 2019......

EIFF 2019 Castle Reception with Fiona Hyslop, cabinet Secretary

EIFF 2019 Launch party for Boyz in the Wood.

Opening night of 'Boyz in the Wood' at The Festival Theatre

Film Fest in The City outdoor screenings at St Andrew's Square

Toy Story 4 Family Gala at Edinburgh Festival Theatre

Film Fest in the City outdoor screenings at St Andrew's Square

Film Fest in The City at St Andrews Square

Scheme Birds Gemma is a Scheme Bird. She lives in a fading Scottish steel town, filled with...

Update: We are very happy to announce that Bernard Rose, director of Candyman, will be attending...

Tickets go on sale to EIFF Friends & Filmhouse Members on today at 12noon & on sale to the...

We are thrilled to announce that a very special pre-festival screening of Toy Story 4, the next...

We are pleased to announced that the intimate and moving biopic of painter L. S. Lowry, Mrs Lowry...

We are delighted to announce that the riotous social satire Boyz in the Wood will open the 73rd...

Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF), in partnership with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra...

Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) has today announced details of a new filmmaking...

Edinburgh International Film Festival is proud to announce that its country focus in 2019 will be...

Edinburgh International Film Festival is celebrating a hugely successful 72nd edition, which saw...

The reception celebrates the Festival's international filmmaker guests and offers the chance to...

Closing night Gala for Edinburgh International Film Festival 2018 with the film Swimming With...

Joe Dante in person at Edinburgh International Film Festival 

Mark Cousins in person at The Young and The Wild Youth Hub at Edinburgh International Film Festival...

David Hare in person at Edinburgh International Film Festival 2018 

Rob Brydon at Edinburgh International Film Festival 2018 

The Arrival of director Priscilla Cameron and actor Melissa George to Edinburgh International Film...

Arrival of the cast and crew from Anna and the Apocalypse to Edinburgh International Film Festival...

Arrival of the cast and crew from Anna and the Apocalypse to Edinburgh International Film Festival...

The arrival of Travis and Wyndham Wallace for the screening of their film Almost Fashionable at...

Arrival of the cast and team behind Patrick 

Arrival of some of the cast and crew of Obey to Edinburgh International Film Festival 2018 

Arrival of some of the cast and crew of Dead in a Week (Or Your Money Back) to Edinburgh...

Bill Forsyth at Local Hero presented by EIFF and Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh

Arrival of the cast and crew of Possum to the World Premier, showing here at the Edinburgh...

Arrival of the cast and crew of Jellyfish to the European Premier.

Edinburgh International Film Festival 2018 presents In Person with David Hare. 

Arrival of Ben Elton, Director of Three Summers, to the International Premier. 

Arrivals of the cast and crew of Parting Glass for the World Premier.

Arrival of the cast and crew of Lucid for the World Premier.

Arrival of the cast and crew of Two For Joy for the World Premier.

Edinburgh Internation Film Festival host an In Person with Joe Dante.

Photocall with the Director and Producer of Whitney, making its UK Premier here at the Festival

Arrival of the cast and crew of Calibre to the World Premier

Arrival of the cast and crew of White Chamber for the UK premier.

Arrival of the cast and crew of The Secret of Marrowbone for the UK premier. 

Photocall with this year's Edinburgh International Film Festival Jury.

EIFF 2018 In person with George Mackay.

Puzzle opens Edinburgh International Film Festival 2018

While large-format 70mm film may have dominated news in the analogue world in 2018 - with new...

Today (Thursday 8 March), Edinburgh International Film Festival opens three exciting industry...

As an unusual and exciting alternative to the standard heart-warming Christmas fare, this year EIFF...

The beautiful, coastal capital of the Macedonian region in northern Greece is home to the annual...

The best films I have seen at this year’s festival have been a trio of discoveries - films I had...

Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) today announced the Award Winners for this year’s...

We’re about halfway through the Black Box experimental strand – we’ve seen some wonderful...

People the world over know EIFF 17 is in full swing, but you might have heard there’s also a...

It’s that time of year again – when the Edinburgh International Film Festival rolls into town...

It doesn't feel like a year since I wrote my last blog, but so much has happened in between!...

My pick: The Farthest As a life-long geek, film enthusiast and recent amateur physicist (I’m...

Got a pet? Got access to a pet? Want to be in with a chance to win some tickets? We want to see...

Indie Lisboa ran 3rd-14th May this year, taking over the beautiful city with an exciting...

Beginning his career in radio with the BBC, writer John Hopkins first moved into television in the...