It’s not every day you have the chance to fulfil your dream of making a heist film.

Unified in a shared sense of innovation and creativity, this six-strong selection draws together EIFF’s pick of the most exciting cinematic voices emerging from the UK today.

A Beatles fan goes on a road trip in search of John Lennon.

Two very different Muslim men deal with radicalisation.

A Motherwell ‘scheme bird’ makes the best of her life.

A lonely widower’s dream of a trip to space is reignited.

A fascinating examination of the life and work of one of the most influential film critics of all time.

A clever and complex psychological drama from Switzerland.

Hollywood meets Wales.

A beautiful story of art and love.