Overview

• The 78th Edinburgh International Film Festival runs from August 14 to 20, showcasing a 43-film lineup including 18 world premieres.
• The Sean Connery Prize competition features 10 world premieres vying for a £50,000 audience-voted award designed to launch emerging filmmakers.
• Midnight Madness returns as the only dedicated late-night genre strand at a major UK festival, opening with Ben Wheatley’s secretive Bulk.
• An expanded industry programme runs all seven days at Tollcross Central Hall; it is anchored by a delegate hub and consultancy by former Film Constellation exec Chloe Tai and features talks with Rose Garnett, Adele Romanski and Film4’s Farhana Bhula.
• Long-term venue partnerships with Filmhouse, Vue Omni and a new pop-up at Hawthornden Theatre complement Fringe ticketing integration to broaden access and ensure sustainable growth.