A special strand of EIFF for audiences aged 15-25, offering workshops and screening from leading film Are you between 15 and 25 years old? EIFF Youth is for you!
Passionate about cinema and all things moving image? And maybe thinking about working towards a career in film or television? Join us to hear about exciting events, workshops and masterclasses with professional filmmakers. Join us for our EIFF Youth Weekender from 20-22 August 2021!
14/09/2022
Great to see the top picks of Edinburgh International Film Festival for our in their The Big Issue review! Well done team 🤩
Full article //
EIFF highlights: From naked New Zealanders to Korean car chases - The Big Issue Picks from the Edinburgh International Film Festival, chosen by aspiring film critics taking part in EIFF’s Young Critics programme
09/09/2022
Aged 16 - 19 & looking to ? 🎬
BFI Film Academy have a fantastic hands-on filmmaking course to build knowledge, skills & show pathways into the industry for talented and committed young people ✨
Apply now // https://www.screen-ed.org/bfi-film-academy
Deadline // 30 Sep 2022 @ 5pm
BFI Film Academy Edinburgh & South East Scotland BFI Film Academy offers opportunities for ambitious 16 to 19 year olds aiming to know more about film and how to make a career in the screen industries. This hands-on filmmaking course builds knowledge and skills, and shows the pathways into the industry for talented and committed young people.
01/09/2022
Keep an eye out for our fantastic in the latest copy of the The Skinny! 👀
As part of this year's programme, our aspiring critics built a portfolio of reviews under the guidance of industry professionals 💜
⫸ Pick up a copy and visit // bit.ly/3RsrcWc
The cover of The Skinny September 2022
20/08/2022
As another festival draws to a close, we look back on a great week of activity, and we look forward to seeing what these incredible young people do in the future! 🤩
With thanks to Baillie Gifford & Co, Procam Take 2, The Gannochy Trust, Verden Sykes Trust and the PLACE programme, funded by The Scottish Government, The City of Edinburgh Council, and Edinburgh Festivals; and supported by Creative Scotland.
15/08/2022
Yesterday afternoon, we held the 2022 screenings and awards ceremony at Filmhouse!
The competition opened for submissions earlier this year, and films were viewed by EIFF’s Youth Advisory Group – a group of local 19-25 year olds who help curate the Festival’s youth programme. They chose a shortlist of 8 films that were then passed to three film industry professionals to decide the winners! 🎬
Congratulations to Ezra Course, Laura Wiggett and Eva Magdić Govedarica for their winning films! ⭐️⭐️⭐️
More // https://bit.ly/EIFF22-NewVisionsWinners
15/08/2022
Last night our media partner Screen International
announced the first Rising Stars Scotland, with Screen Scotland 🌟
New Visions 2019 winner Laura Carreira was amongst the list of talented stars of filmmaking!
Read more here //
Screen reveals first-ever Rising Stars Scotland talent showcase The new talent spotlight, in association with Screen Scotland, features 11 up-and-coming film actors, directors, producers and writers.
12/08/2022
2021 Young Critics Nathaniel Ashley and Jack Richardson (joined by another 2021 Young Critic, Bea Copland) produced this special episode of their podcast in partnership with EIFF Youth! 🎧
They talk about one of the films we will be screening for , ! 👑
Shrek screens at 11:00am on Sunday at St Andrew Square!
Give the podcast a listen // https://spoti.fi/3Qm9N1s
Our from Edinburgh and Aberdeen are taking over St Andrew Square Garden on Sunday, with a selection of films celebrating their favourite female directors! 🎥
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Join the fun at for free this weekend! 🎟️
More // https://bit.ly/EIFF2022-FestInTheCity
29/07/2022
Are you based in Scotland and looking to get into film and TV? Are you seeking work in the production, assistant director or locations departments?
BECTU Vision is here to help you hit the ground running! This 2-day training course is hands-on, interactive, fun and free.
When: Saturday 17 - Sunday 18 September 2022
Where: BBC River City Studios, Dumbarton
Travel expenses, accommodation and childcare expenses can be provided if required.
Deadline: Wednesday 10 August 2022, 9am.
For mor information and to apply: bit.ly/HTGR-22
Do you have any questions or need support with the application? Get in touch with BECTU Vision at [email protected]
17/07/2022
We're very excited that our from Edinburgh and Aberdeen are returning to this year, taking over the programme on Sun 14 Aug with a line-up of films showcasing female directors! 🎥
Their first pick is animated fairy tale classic, , directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson! 🧌
The takeover also features Penny Marshall's , the tale of a boy who wishes to be "big", then ages to adulthood overnight; and Drew Barrymore's roller-derby comedy, ! 🛼
The day concludes with Lulu Wang's 2019 comedy-drama, and Catherine Hardwicke's lovestruck vampire fantasy, ! 🧛
Screenings are FREE and all details are on the Edinburgh International Film Festival website 👇
More // https://bit.ly/EIFF-FFITC
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