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Edinburgh Film Festival Announces Lineup Featuring High-Profile Names
Imagine a big movie party in Edinburgh!
This year's film festival is bringing in lots of famous faces and premiering exciting new movies, including a mysterious one by a well-known director, Ben Wheatley.
Also, Renée Zellweger, the actress from Bridget Jones, is showing her first short film.
The festival will also be screening all of Sean Connery's James Bond films.
The festival is working hard to help these movies get seen by more people after the festival, and planning for more festivals in the future.
Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) features high-profile industry figures and premieres.
Ben Wheatley's new, secretive film 'BULK' will premiere at the festival.
Renee Zellweger's directorial debut short film 'They' will premiere at EIFF.
EIFF is screening all six James Bond films starring Sean Connery.
The festival aims to support films' distribution and build a sustainable event.
- Who
- Filmmakers, actors, industry professionals, and audiences.
- What
- The Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) is showcasing new films, hosting prominent guests, and aiming to support film distribution.
- Where
- Edinburgh, Scotland.
- When
- August 14-20, 2025.
- Why
- To celebrate cinema, premiere new films, and foster the distribution of independent films.
Key facts
- Festival Dates
- August 14-20, 2025
- Director
- Paul Ridd
- Secret Film Premiere
- Ben Wheatley's 'BULK'
- Opening Film
- Sorry, Baby
- Closing Film
- Reality Is Not Enough
- Competition Prize
- The Sean Connery Prize (£50,000)
- Industry Passes
- £150 ($200)
Quotes
Paul Ridd
Festival director
“We’re using the Cameo for everything from Midnight Madness to Out Of Competition and Competition screening. Then we have Filmhouse, which has given us the use of all four screens for the festival. So there will be lots of screenings. It’s going to be a great space for people to enjoy films with us.”
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“And it is just a surprise to have this major Hollywood star, whom we associate with Cold Mountain, Bridget Jones, and Jerry Maguire, suddenly doing an animation that’s all about environmental issues. It’s not what you would expect at all. And we fought very hard to get the world premiere.”
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Sources
Streamers Forego Spotlight Sessions At This Year’s Edinburgh TV Festival
Festival In Focus: Edinburgh Film Festival Returns With Buzzy Guests & Titles Including Renée Zellweger-Directed Short & Ben Wheatley’s “Strange” Secret Feature ‘BULK’
