Why Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) 2020?

Edinburgh International Film Festival explores new ideas in cinema, inviting local and international audiences to engage with a dynamic programme of fiction and documentary work.

A festival committed to showcasing the most exciting, original and challenging new films and the most promising new talent.

Awards of EIFF 2020:

Awards at EIFF include Best International Feature Film, Best International Documentary Feature, the Michael Powell Award for Best British Feature Film, the Student Critics Jury Award and the Audience Award. EIFF also gives awards in the categories of animation and short film.

Talent development:

EIFF is proud to provide a range of talent development programmes that support filmmakers across a range of disciplines and at various stages of their careers. In the past four years EIFF has developed the personal skills and projects of over 100 filmmakers in roles including producers, composers, screenwriters, directors and animators.

Industry:

EIFF is committed to providing support for the film industry through its diverse industry programme. Come and take-part in a range of specially curated industry events and network with professionals from across the industry.

Last Edition of Edinburgh International Film Festival:

Edinburgh is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and a delightful place in which to showcase and discover new cinema. In last the edition EIFF hosted audiences of over 50,000 whilst welcomeing over 1,500 industry delegates, guests and press. The Festival profiled 134 new feature films and 126 new short films, alongside a selection of special events and screenings.