Edinburgh International Film Festival 2021: Industry Events [read more]
Thinking of a career?
The 74th Edinburgh International Film Festival kicks off next week presenting a fantastic programme of 31 new features and 73 short films celebrating the long-awaited return to cinema, all screened at the Filmhouse and Festival Theatre in Edinburgh and available digitally at filmhouseathome.com. The Festival also offers an inspiring range of events for film industry professionals and those keen on pursuing a career in the industry, from the annual Talent Lab to a new Script Starter programme.
Those keen to apply for an Industry pass giving them access to Press & Industry digital screenings can still do so at the link above.
Industry Taster Day
A free programme of online events aimed at the future generation of filmmakers and industry professionals, the sessions will target those interested in working in the screen sector but who have not previously accredited for a film festival. The Taster Day will give them a better idea of the types of events that film festivals have to offer and an insight into how film festivals can support their progression.
The sessions include:
How to make the most of a film festival - whether you have a film in the programme or not, getting the most out of your festival experience is about so much more than just turning up and pitching your project to anyone you meet. This is an opportunity to get tips and advice on how to make the most of being at a festival from programmers and filmmakers.
Producers in conversation - join emerging Scottish producers to discuss how and why you should want to make the move into producing, how you find the right talent to work with, how you balance creativity with making a living and the challenges facing new producers following the pandemic.
Know the score: what a composer can bring to your film (supported by PRS for Music) - join our panel of composers and music industry professionals to look at the composer and director relationship and why you should consider an original score for your film.
Film journey roundtables - sign up to our roundtables with BFI NETWORK Executives and industry professionals and partake in up to three sessions looking at the key stages of filmmaking from financing and development through to production and distribution strategies.
