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NewsSQIFF announces queer horror, web video showcases
A queer horror retrospective and a showcase of the best online media created for and by the LGBTQ community are among the first highlights announced for this... Read more »| 28 Jul 2016 -
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Liverpool Film Night: submissions now open
Are you a talented emerging filmmaker with a great short film up your sleeve? You could be screening it at FACT with Liverpool Film Night Read more »| 11 Jul 2016 -
NewsNicolas Winding Refn film season at HOME
The Danish director of Drive and Bronson has exclusively programmed a series of cult movies to screen at HOME, Manchester throughout July Nicolas Winding Re... Read more »| 30 Jun 2016 -
FilmScottish Film Event Highlights – July 2016
Bill Forsyth turns 70, POUTfest goes on tour and Southside Film Festival asks you to get on your bike Read more »| 30 Jun 2016 -
FestivalsEdinburgh Film Festival names 2016 prizewinners
Edinburgh International Film Festival has announced the winners of its annual awards, including its Michael Powell Award, McLaren Award and best international film Read more »| 24 Jun 2016 -
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Meg Ryan & Kevin Smith among stars attending EIFF
Edinburgh Film Festival (15-26 June) reveal some of the big stars and upcoming talent heading to the festival this year, including Meg Ryan, Jonathan Pryce, Brian Cox, Harley Quinn Smith and Robert Sheehan Read more »| 10 Jun 2016
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Liverpool Small Cinema tackles gender inequality in film
Liverpool Small Cinema brings gender equality to its programme with 58%, a forward-thinking initiative to get more films by female filmmakers on their screens Read more »| 27 May 2016 -
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EIFF announces 2016 programme
Edinburgh International Film Festival has unveiled the programme for its upcoming 70th edition from 15-26 June, featuring an eclectic selection of films from around the world and guest appearances from a host of stars and filmmakers Read more »| 25 May 2016 -
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Ken Loach wins big at Cannes, plus awards controversy
Despite rumours that he was to retire, Ken Loach returns to Cannes for the 13th time, winning his second Palme d’Or for stirring anti-austerity drama I... Read more »| 23 May 2016 -
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Why Xavier Dolan doesn’t care what critics think
Critics at Cannes have their claws out for Xavier Dolan's latest melodrama It's Only the End of the World. It's currently the worst reviewed films at the fes... Read more »| 20 May 2016 -
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Chloë Sevigny speaks out on Hollywood sexism
Amid the candy floss of Cannes female stars are dropping truth bombs about the continued inequality in the film industry. The most startling comments yet come from Chloë Sevigny, who describes some of the 'creepy' behaviour she's experienced as an actress Read more »| 19 May 2016 -
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EIFF announces Scottish film line-up for 2016
Edinburgh International Film Festival unveil an eclectic selection of Scottish titles as part of its 2016 Festival programme Read more »| 17 May 2016 -
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Meet Nespresso Talents 2016’s Selected Filmmakers
The inaugural Nespresso Talents 2016 vertical film contest comes to a close, with three great filmmakers receiving 6,000€ as well as a trip to the world... Read more »| 13 May 2016 -
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Highlander 30th anniversary screening at EIFF
A new 4k print of Russell Mulcahy's 80s fantasy thriller will screen at this year's Edinburgh International Film Festival Read more »| 09 May 2016 -
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Nespresso Talents 2016: Vote for your favourite
Nespresso Talents 2016 shortlist has been announced and it’s up to you to take to Facebook or Twitter to choose the three films to be sc... Read more »| 28 Apr 2016