The Edinburgh Film festival Is the oldest film festival in the world, honouring over 70 years.
However - The Edinburgh Film Festival has become “a festival made in London and then shipped up to Edinburgh Scotland”, according to Siobhan Sinnuck, the BBC media correspondent. She claims that all jobs and 90% of the Submissions are based outside of Scotland – with only one submission from Scotland.
How can this be a stepping stone for Scottish film makers? Or be key to offering young people opportunities. Also these festivals are backed and funded by the tax payer via Creative Scotland funds. Jobs are not available to Scots.
The BBC is also shutting down Scotland’s longest running soap, River City, another stepping stone here in Scotland for aspiring actors and film makers.
EFF 2025 offers -
“Sean Connery Prize for Feature Filmmaking Excellence” – and a world class showcase for independent films.
To embrace a sense of discovery, experimentation and cross-arts collaborations.
