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Edinburgh's revival?
After a 2011 edition plagued with problems, the Edinburgh International Film Festival is back this year with an eclectic line-up and a renewed focus on British and upcoming talent. Screen talks to the festival’s new artistic director Chris Fujiwara - and the industry - about how the 66th edition (June ...
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66th EIFF ramps up industry programme
The 2012 edition of the Edinburgh Film Festival will feature a series of film-maker interviews and panel discussions aimed at up and coming film-makers and producers.
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Edinburgh unveils line-up for 66th edition
The line-up includes a strong British showing with the world premieres of Peter Strickland’s Berberian Sound Studio and Luis Prieto’s Pusher, both of which will compete for the reinstated Michael Powell Award.
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Edinburgh Film Festival to open with Killer Joe
It will be the UK premiere of the comic noir thriller which world premiered at the Venice Film Festival last year.
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Edinburgh Film Festival plans Shinji Somai retrospective
Films by the Japanese director to screen will include Sailor Suit And Machine Gun and Wait And See.
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EIFF talent lab enters second year
The four day programme will run as part of the upcoming Edinburgh International Film Festival.
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Edinburgh Film Festival to close with Disney-Pixar's Brave
It will be the European premiere of the film, which is set in Scotland and features the voices of Billy Connolly, Kelly Macdonald and Robbie Coltrane.
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Edinburgh to reinstate awards at 2012 festival
The Edinburgh International Film Festival will re-introduce its major awards this year, after dropping them for the 2011 edition.
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Edinburgh selects 13 participants for new mentoring programme
The Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) has announced a new development and mentoring programme called NETWORK.The programme is meant to provide mentoring opportunities for 13 selected participants by putting them in contact film industry professionals.They are:Writer/director Alex Smith and his adaptation A BOY NAMED KEITHScreenwriter Ronnie Mackintosh and his ...
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Edinburgh to reinstate Michael Powell award; festival keeps June dates
Emma McCorkell at Organic Marketing to lead festival public relations.
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Ken Hay appointed as interim CEO of Centre for the Moving Image
The appointment comes after the abrupt departure of the CMI’s chief executive Gavin Miller.
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Edinburgh International Film Festival appoints Chris Fujiwara as artistic director
He replaces festival director James Mullighan, who headed up the criticised 2011 edition; Gavin Miller is stepping down as CEO of the festival’s parent company, the Centre for the Moving Image.
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EIFF to reinstate the Michael Powell Award, consider date change
The Edinburgh International Film Festival is advertising for a new “dynamic and innovative” artistic director following criticism of the 2011 edition.
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The Future of Edinburgh?
As the 65th edition of the EIFF closes with bad buzz, the UK film industry calls for a strong artistic director and a move back to August.
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Dogwoof takes UK rights to The Green Wave
Iranian revolution documentary screens today in Edinburgh.
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UK industry ponders state of film nation at Screen's Edinburgh conference
Hot topics included cinematic TV, Britain and Hollywood, and the importance of co-productions.
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Edinburgh opens with The Guard
Festival makes last minute addition with 3D screening of Disney’s The Lion King as closing film
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Edinburgh’s big gamble
Is the dramatically revamped Edinburgh International Film Festival (June 15-26) a possible new model for cash-strapped, calendar-squeezed festivals?
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Top speakers confirmed for new EIFF industry conference
Speakers at June 17 conference will include BFI’s Amanda Nevill [pictured], Oscar-winning producer Iain Canning, Optimum CEO Danny Perkins, Ruby’s Paul Trijbits and Duncan Heath of Independent Talent.
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EIFF to feature new music strand Sound Tracks
It is part of the new-look Edinburgh International Film Festival, which runs June 15-26.