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Dragonfly – Paul Andrew Williams Uses Minimal Means to Deliver a Darkly Human Two-Hander

In a year when many festival competition titles use scale and stylistic ambition as calling cards, Paul Andrew Williams’s Dragonfly stands out precisely because of its restraint. Developed during the pandemic and written specifically for a small cast and single location, the film (cert tba, 1h40) is a reminder that intimate dramatic filmmaking still has […]

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EIFF 2025 Competition Shorts

The EIFF 2025 Competition Shorts programme has quickly become one of the most popular sections of this year’s Edinburgh International Film Festival — and for good reason. From darkly funny satire to raw emotional drama, this carefully curated selection of short films highlights some of the boldest new voices in international cinema. These shorts serve

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Animation Highlights at EIFF 2025: Renée Zellweger’s Directorial Debut and Other Standout Shorts

Renée Zellweger’s directorial debut made a memorable impact at this year’s Edinburgh International Film Festival. Her nine-minute animated short They drew packed crowds and set the tone for an exciting and emotionally rich Animation Shorts programme. Zellweger was there in person to introduce the film, and received an enthusiastic response from the audience. This marks

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UNIFIED to Curate Exclusive Industry Events at Edinburgh International Film Festival 2025

The Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) 2025 has announced a new collaboration with UK production company UNIFIED, which will curate a special strand of high-profile industry events at this year’s festival. Founded in 2025 by award-winning producers Amy Jackson (Aftersun, The Nest) and Lauren Dark (Beast, Night Always Comes), UNIFIED develops film and television projects

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Odyssey

A cutthroat real estate agent takes a spectacular fall from the corporate ladder when her loan-sharks call in their debts. Icon Film Distribution presents Odyssey, the new feature from acclaimed director, Gerard Johnson, known for previous adrenaline-fuelled thrillers Tony, Hyena and Muscle. This month, the film has its UK Premiere at Edinburgh International Film Festival before releasing in UK cinemas from 7th November. Fiery,

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Groundbreaking Sustainability Standards Set New Benchmark for UK Film & TV Industry

In a landmark move for the UK’s screen industries, the BFI, BAFTA albert, and ScreenSkills have jointly launched the country’s first National Occupational Standards (NOS) and skills checklists for sustainability roles in film and television production. The initiative represents a critical step in formalising and expanding the industry’s environmental workforce and tools—paving the way for

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Sky Doubles Down on Family Fun: Shaun the Sheep, My Friend Maisy & the Future of Kids’ Entertainment

Sky is giving families across the UK even more to look forward to, with two exciting new original projects headlining its children’s slate — and a refreshed vision for how young viewers will be entertained in the years to come. Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom Set for 2026 Release Beloved by audiences

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