Danny Huston to preside over Edinburgh film festival jury Jun 7, 2008
The Edinburgh international film festival runs from June 18 to 29. . (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
Spirit of discovery May 10, 2008
WHEN THE ANNOUNCEMENT was made that the Edinburgh International Film Festival would be moving to June in 2008, it was greeted with both enthusiasm and scepticism ... More Edinburgh International Film Festival. (Scotsman)
Edinburgh unveils diverse slate May 8, 2008
The British comedy Faintheart has been confirmed as the closing night gala at this summer's Edinburgh international film festival. Directed by Vito Rocco, the picture stars Ewen Bremner, Jessica Hynes and Eddie Marsan and is billed as "a romantic comedy set in the world of battle re-enactments". (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
Thomas biopic to headline Edinburgh film festival Apr 11, 2008
The Edge of Love, a film about the life and loves of the poet Dylan Thomas, has been selected as the opening night gala for this year's Edinburgh international film festival. It is directed by John Maybury and stars Keira Knightley, Matthew Rhys and Sienna Miller. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
'Mirrorball' is art for the MTV generation Jan 30, 2008
Think of the latest four compilations, curated by Aida LiPera and David Drummond of the Edinburgh International Film Festival, as candy samplers. The ratio of truffles to crunchy frogs is reasonably high. (Boston Globe)
Taking control Oct 4, 2007
With Control having already received the Best European Film award at Cannes, Riley was decorated at this year's Edinburgh International Film Festival, for the Best Performance in a British Feature Film. "This is an incredible breakthrough for me," he admits. (Scotsman)
Foreign film series to begin at library Sep 22, 2007
The film won the Audience Award at the 2002 Edinburgh International Film Festival. On Nov. 29, consider the friendship that develops between a French odd couple, a bank robber and a retired poetry teacher. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
For my next stunt... Sep 9, 2007
We meet at the Edinburgh International Film Festival, the day after the film's British premiere, which she flew in from Los Angeles to attend, gallantly trotting down a sodden red carpet. A few months earlier she had her first true "pinch me" moment when she found herself facing down thousands of photographers at Death Proof's Cannes film festival premiere. (Scotsman)
Ian Curtis biopic scoops top award at Edinburgh Aug 28, 2007
Control, Anton Corbijn's acclaimed biopic of the singer Ian Curtis, last night won the Michael Powell award for best new British feature at the Edinburgh international film festival. Shot in monochromatic black-and-white, the film charts Curtis's rise from Macclesfield schoolboy through to his success as the frontman for the seminal post-punk Manchester band Joy Division and his tragic suicide at the age of 23. (Guardian Unlimited)
A gift for story-telling is crucial in film, says Leigh Aug 22, 2007
Leigh, who was speaking at an Edinburgh International Film Festival session, is president of the London Film School. The UK government is currently investing heavily in a network of screen academies across the country, including Napier University in Edinburgh. (Scotsman)
'Superbad' Super Good at US Box Offices Over Weekend Aug 21, 2007
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Moviegoers Give 'Superbad' A Super Weekend Aug 21, 2007
"I think a genuinely funny movie always has a shot at doing well, because so few movies are really funny," Apatow told The Associated Press as he headed to the "Knocked Up" premiere Sunday at the Edinburgh International Film Festival in Scotland. "Superbad," co-written by Rogen and his high school best friend Evan Goldberg, stars Jonah Hill and Michael Cera as pals on a quest for alcohol to impress the foxy host of a party. (CBS 11, TX)
How Did `Superbad' Top the Box Office? Aug 21, 2007
"I never think in terms of who's famous. I just think in terms of who's funny," Apatow told The Associated Press as he headed to the "Knocked Up" premiere Sunday at the Edinburgh International Film Festival in Scotland. "I knew these five actors were hilarious and that people would love them.". (Forbes)
Last August showing serves up romance without syrup Aug 20, 2007
In its first year under 30-year-old Hannah McGill, the Edinburgh International Film Festival can boast plenty of female directors, a smattering of angsty teens, several quirky, talkative romances, swathes of dark humour and piles of cool music. In a world now teeming with more festivals than there are days in the year, Edinburgh is marking itself out as hip, bright and cheeky. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
Film festival tempts Morton into rare public appearance Aug 19, 2007
The 30-year-old British actress, who recently announced she was pregnant with her second child, is one of the top attractions at the 61st Edinburgh International Film Festival. In the last 10 years Morton, who shot to fame in Carine Adler's Under The Skin, which took the EIFF award for Best British Feature in 1997, has starred alongside some of the biggest names in modern film history. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Hallam Foe starts film festival Aug 16, 2007
The Edinburgh International Film Festival is getting under way with the UK premiere of a romantic drama starring Billy Elliot actor Jamie Bell ... Hallam Foe, shot on location in Scotland, has been labelled a "stunning" piece of film-making by Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) organisers. (BBC News)
Peeping tosh Aug 16, 2007
He plays the troubled teenage boy in David Mackenzie's new movie Hallam Foe, a Salingeresque fantasy of teenage woe which opens the Edinburgh international film festival, the first under its new artistic director Hannah McGill. It's an engaging performance from Bell, in a fluent, good-looking movie. (Guardian Unlimited)
Tartan Trash Aug 12, 2007
The Edinburgh International Film Festival is moving to June, it was announced last week ... Edinburgh International Film Festival starts on Wednesday with Hallam Foe at Cineworld, Fountain Park. (The Observer)
Film festival to get earlier date Aug 9, 2007
The Edinburgh International Film Festival is to be held two months earlier next year - outside the city's traditional festival season ... The change has been backed by Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) patron Sir Sean Connery, who said: "Changing the dates of the film festival will create space for a modern, forward-thinking event that offers higher status and an individual identity to film culture.". (BBC News)
Edinburgh film festival moves to 'quieter' June Aug 9, 2007
The Edinburgh international film festival, after 60 years as one of the city's cultural linchpins in August, will move to June from next year. Artistic director Hannah McGill said the festival needed more breathing space, hinting that it was overshadowed by the sheer weight of competing events from the fringe, the international festival and the book festival. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
A new generation at Edinburgh are UK's showpiece Aug 4, 2007
"Hannah McGill is the youngest of the new directors, who, at 30, is presiding over the Edinburgh international film festival. "It's my job to balance the natural requirement for glitz and glamour in the festival with the important element of discovery," she said."As I see it, I get paid to fly round the world to find films, which people with proper jobs can't do, and I bring those films to Edinburgh. It's important to cast the net wide and bring things here that people otherwise wouldn't get to... (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Hoorah for Harry? Jul 13, 2007
Take, for example, Hallam Foe, which will open the Edinburgh International Film Festival on 15 August - a Scottish-made production directed by David Mackenzie adapted from a novel by Peter Jinks. Some scenes from Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix were filmed in Scotland: the sight of the Hogwarts Express steaming over the Glenfinnan Viaduct in the beautiful Highlands countryside is one of the most iconic location shots in the entire series. (Scotsman)
Star directors for Scots festival Jul 12, 2007
Some of the world's leading directors, including Michael Winterbottom and Gus Van Sant, are to take movies to the Edinburgh International Film Festival. Quentin Tarantino's Death Proof - one half of the double bill that was released in the US as Grindhouse - is included in the line-up. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
News in brief Jul 12, 2007
The actors Samantha Morton, Tilda Swinton and Bob Hoskins, and directors Stephen Frears and Mike Leigh, will take to the stage during next month's Edinburgh international film festival. Hallam Foe, shot on location in Scotland and starring Billy Elliott actor Jamie Bell, will start the 12-day festival on August 15. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Bell and Delpy to bookend Edinburgh film festival Jul 11, 2007
Unveiling its complete line-up at a press conference this morning, the Edinburgh international film festival promised a journey from dark obsession through to airy romance - with a number of whip-lashing detours in-between ... The 61st Edinburgh international film festival showcases 120 features, 68 of which are UK premieres. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
Where in the world are the hottest fests? Jun 28, 2007
61st Edinburgh International Film Festival, Aug. 15-26. "This is a very important festival for U.K. filmmakers. It has gone through a number of directors throughout the years.". (USA Today -- Life)
Movie to make case for homegrown talent at festival opening Jun 23, 2007
IN THE 1980s, the Edinburgh International Film Festival opened with blockbusters such as ET and Back to the Future. In the 2000s, first-night films included French comedy hit Amlie and Dancer in the Dark, a musical drama starring Bjrk which drew boos from audiences. (Scotsman)
Film festival hails 'dream team' as Swinton joins Connery at helm May 22, 2007
TILDA Swinton, the Hollywood actress, is to team up with the veteran actor Sir Sean Connery as a star patron of the Edinburgh International Film Festival, it was announced yesterday. It is hoped Swinton's reputation and links with fellow film celebrities - she co-stars in her newest films with George Clooney, Brad Pitt, and Cate Blanchett - will boost the festival's connections and profile. (Scotsman)
'Killing of John Lennon' a surprise May 3, 2007
In his first role in a motion picture Ball is already turning heads in the industry, and his performance in "The Killing..." is earning him some very strong reviews: Variety describes it as a "fearless and commanding lead performance;" and the Edinburgh International Film Festival Web site calls him "extraordinary.". Like many independent films, making "The Killing..." was reliant on finding the funding to fulfill the director's needs, and this money is rarely forthcoming. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Red Road tops Scottish Bafta nomination list Nov 4, 2006
Other nominations included best actress in a Scottish film for Laura Fraser and Johnny Lee Miller's performances in The Flying Scotsman, the story of Graeme Obree's struggles to become a record-breaking cyclist, which opened this year's Edinburgh International Film Festival. Martin Compston, of Monarch of the Glen, gets a best actor nomination for his role in the human smuggling drama True North. (The Herald)
Scots-born comedian wins the top Fringe award Aug 28, 2006
At the Edinburgh International Film Festival, the movie Brothers of the Head won the festival's main prize, the Michael Powell Award for the best new British feature film. Made by Keith Fulton and Louis Pepe, it tells the story of conjoined twins who become leading members of the English punk rock scene. (The Herald)
Home city honour for Connery Aug 26, 2006
Sir Sean has been in the country carrying out duties as patron of the Edinburgh International Film Festival. He will also be interviewed by Shane Danielson, artistic director of the festival, after a screening of a film directed by Sir Sean in 1969, The Bowler and the Bunnet. (ITV.com)
Film Festival Cancels Cockfighting Movie Aug 24, 2006
EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) - The Edinburgh International Film Festival canceled the screening of a movie about cockfighting after being told it might be illegal to show the film ... "Following an anonymous tip-off, we notified the EIFF that showing it in public would be illegal." Festival managing director Ginnie Atkinson said Wednesday that since the film licensee risked prosecution if the movie were shown, "I'd prefer to take the prudent route." The Edinburgh International Film Festival runs... (ABC 7 News, DC)
Pixies unhappy with documentary Aug 24, 2006
It premiered on Tuesday at the Edinburgh International Film Festival. Speaking to The Guardian, Black said the film-makers "were naive, like a lot of people who don't understand how rock bands are when they go on tour." He went on to claim, "they'd roll into the hotel every morning and say, 'So what are you guys going to do today? Ooh, are you going to go buy some ice cream?' I guess they expected us to be like the Monkees, always up to mischief. But we're boring, you know.". (VHI.com -- Undercover Music News)
'I used to have a band, and now I don't' Aug 23, 2006
LoudQUIETloud is at the Edinburgh International Film festival on August 22, 25 and 27. Details: 0131-228 4051. (Guardian Unlimited)
Charlize Theron: "I want to give up acting" Aug 23, 2006
" The Oscar winner fell in love with Scotch while attending the Edinburgh International Film Festival and the tipple inspired her to consider leaving her LA lifestyle in favour of the land of Braveheart and Nessie. Sipping whisky onstage at the festival last week, Charlize said she would never be able to enjoy a drink during an interview back in the US. "There's something so wrong about this," the "Monster" star quipped. "I'm moving to Scotland. " (Source: chinadaily.com.cn) Editor: Liu Dan... (Xinhuanet, China)
Hollywood stars light up film festival Aug 20, 2006
Leading stars of the silver screen were expected at the hottest party of the year last night to celebrate the 60th birthday of the Edinburgh International Film Festival. Hosted by Sir Sean Connery at the National Gallery in Edinburgh, the guest list included Hollywood A-listers Charlize Theron, Sigourney Weaver and Susan Sarandon. (Guardian Unlimited)
Connery honored at Edinburgh festival Aug 20, 2006
EDINBURGH, Scotland, Aug. 20 (UPI) -- Sean Connery was both host and guest of honor at a party Saturday marking the 60th anniversary of the Edinburgh International Film Festival. The party at the National Gallery included a special showing of "The Bowler and the Bonnet," a black-and-white documentary Connery made in 1969. (United Press International)
Theron denies pro-US bias in film Aug 20, 2006
The movie was written and directed by Jauretsi Saizarbitoria and Emilia Menocal, with whom Theron attended its UK premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival. EDINBURGH 2006. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Theron hints at Scotland move Aug 19, 2006
The Hollywood superstar shunned LA-style skinny lattes and cosmopolitan cocktails in favour of a drop of whisky before her appearance at the Edinburgh International Film Festival. Theron discussed her life and career at an interview session at the festival. (Channel 4 News)
Flying Scotsman opens film festival amid row over unpaid staff Aug 15, 2006
The director of The Flying Scotsman, the film that opened the Edinburgh International Film Festival last night, said its financial crisis was more "cock-up than conspiracy". The movie, about the life and triumphs of record-breaking cyclist Graeme Obree, has been swamped with financial problems. (The Herald)
Lennon movie leaves little to the imagination Aug 15, 2006
After several years researching the minutiae of Chapman s life, Piddington is finally ready to unveil The Killing of John Lennon, the first biopic to offer an insight into the twisted mind of the notorious killer, at the Edinburgh International Film Festival ... The Killing of John Lennon opens at the Edinburgh International Film Festival at Cineworld on Tuesday at 9. (The Sunday Times)
Diamond Award debuts at Edinburgh festival Aug 15, 2006
Scotland's Edinburgh International Film Festival is set to present its first Diamond Awards this year to individuals who have impressive cinematic careers. Daily Variety said the festival, which began its 60th edition Monday, will present the first cinematic excellence award to actress Sigourney Weaver Wednesday and then present the final four awards Saturday at its traditional Directors Drinks event. (Washington Times, DC)
The week aheadWhat could be grabbing the headlines in the next seven days Aug 14, 2006
Film fling: The 60th annual Edinburgh International Film Festival gets under way in Scotland. TUESDAY 15 AUGUST. (BBC News)
Views from the Fringe Aug 14, 2006
The Edinburgh Fringe Festival is one of the largest performance arts festivals in the world and runs throughout the month of August in conjunction with the Edinburgh International Festival, the Edinburgh International Film Festival, Book Festival, Jazz Festival and a few others. Suffice to say that, with over seven different festivals running simultaneously, Edinburgh is quite crowded at the minute. (ITV.com)
Festival has the makings of a classic Aug 14, 2006
Scottish Screen, the country's national film agency, has allocated an additional 150,000 for the Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) this year. Patricia Ferguson, culture minister, said the additional financial backing would allow the festival to "once again present a varied programme brimful of innovative and exciting cinema". (The Herald)
Mackinnon's movie completes cycle Aug 13, 2006
And now as The Flying Scotsman prepares to get its world premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival, the end could finally be in sight ... " After his record success, Obree went on to win a host of awards, including the individual pursuit World Championship in 1993 and 1995, despite having the tuck and another cycling position, the superman, banned by governing bodies. If The Flying Scotsman goes on to pick up awards and recoup its costs, it would be a triumph against the odds fitting... (Scotsman)
De Palma set for Edinburgh fest Aug 9, 2006
De Palma has added his name to a roster of stars scheduled to appear during the Edinburgh International Film Festival (August 14-27), organisers said Monday ... LONDON (Hollywood Reporter) - Filmmaker Brian De Palma has added his name to a roster of stars scheduled to appear during the Edinburgh International Film Festival (August 14-27), organisers said Monday. (Scotsman)
I'M HAPPY NOT BEING FAMOUS FOR MY LOVE LIFE ANYMORE Aug 9, 2006
"There's also the possibility Jeremy's third film, Mr Right, about a group of gay men, may be selected for the Edinburgh International Film Festival, which runs at the same time as the main festival and Fringe.He laughed: "It's still being discussed at the moment but it would be amazing to appear at both. "Marlon Brando's Corset is at the Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh, until August 28 (no show on August 14 or 21). Tickets 0131 556 6550 or www.pleasance.co.uk'I wish Rachel well, but being in a... (Glasgow Daily Record)
Fringes most crucial year Aug 9, 2006
In the next 12 months, at two of the Fringe's fellow festivals, the main International Festival and the Edinburgh International Film Festival, new artistic directors are being unveiled, each bringing their own vision of how to proceed. And the Fringe itself has lost the world-renowned title of its main award, the Perrier Award for comedy. (The Herald)
Starry jury for Edinburgh film festival Aug 8, 2006
The judging panel for the top award at this year's Edinburgh international film festival will include the actor who played the Elephant Man, a Booker prize-winning author, a rock legend and the director of Shooting Dogs. John Hurt, who was widely acclaimed for his portrayal of the monstrously disfigured John Merrick in David Lynch's 1980 film, was last Friday named chair of the jury for the Michael Powell award. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
Competition aims to put Festival in focus Aug 6, 2006
IN A MAJOR coup for the Edinburgh International Film Festival, the actor John Hurt has agreed to chair the jury for the festival's award for the best British film. Rock star Chrissie Hynde will also sit on the jury for the Michael Powell Award. (Scotsman)
Critic to head Edinburgh film festival Aug 1, 2006
A film critic has been chosen to run the Edinburgh international film festival. Hannah McGill, a reviewer for the Glasgowbased Herald, will take over in 2007, replacing Shane Danielsen, who masterminded the event for the past five years. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
Critic McGill named as new artistic director of city's film ... Jul 21, 2006
FILM critic Hannah McGill has been appointed as the new artistic director of the Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) ... The 60th Edinburgh International Film Festival will run from August 14 to 27. (Scotsman)
A-listers to set film festival alight Jul 13, 2006
Story in full HOLLYWOOD A-listers Charlize Theron and Sigourney Weaver are among the big-name stars who will appear at this year's Edinburgh International Film Festival, it was announced yesterday. Theron, who won an Oscar for her portrayal of a serial killer in the hit Monster, and Weaver, star of Alien, will provide the glamour factor for this year's festival, after years of moans that the event has been weak on the red carpet front. (Scotsman)
Theron joins film festival stars Jul 13, 2006
The stars are set to appear at this year's Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF), organisers said. Theron and Weaver are due to take part in interview sessions as part of the festival's 60th anniversary programme. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Connery unable to escape his past Jul 11, 2006
Connery will now appear at the upcoming 60th anniversary of the Edinburgh International Film Festival, whose artistic director Shane Danielsen has said that the controversial topic will be off-limits during their interview. "He is the patron of the festival, so it seems that in our 60th year we should be commemorating that," Danielsen said. (Washington Times, DC)
Hollywood to Holyrood for Connery May 24, 2006
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A picture of optimism Mar 13, 2006
But rewind just over six months to the world premiere of Tsotsi at the Edinburgh International Film Festival. Hood stood at the back of the Cameo cinema, eagerly asking the departing audience whether they had cast their votes as he tried to rustle up support for the festivals audience award. (Financial Times)
Now that's what I call video Feb 7, 2006
" But to stay current with the state of the art, you would have to move to another country (I'd suggest Japan) or surf a lot of Web. As far as broadcast television is concerned, the work of creative masterminds and ingenious upstarts working with less-than-best-selling artists remains virtually homeless. There is an upside: Film festivals and art museums have recently begun taking them in.This is as it should be. At its best, the video is a work of art. The programmers at the Edinburgh... (Boston Globe)
STV chief sacks features editor over 'fat thing' jibe Jan 25, 2006
It also won the audience appreciation award on its debut at the Edinburgh International Film Festival. Related topic. (Scotsman.com)
