Edinburgh International Film Festival will mark its 80th edition from 12 to 18 August 2027, building on its 2024 relaunch. Submissions open in January 2027 and the event will again focus on world premieres and competitions.
01Summary
- 01The Edinburgh International Film Festival will run from 12 to 18 August 2027 for its 80th edition.
- 02The milestone edition is supported by Screen Scotland and follows the festival’s revamped relaunch in 2024.
- 03Submissions open in January 2027.
- 04The 2026 edition featured 60% world premieres across four city venues and saw a 35% rise in admissions on 2025.
- 05CEO and festival director Paul Ridd said the 2027 edition will celebrate 80 years of EIFF and continue to prioritise world premieres and competitions.
02Why it matters
The announcement gives the clearest sign yet of how the Edinburgh festival plans to build on its recent revival. For film-makers, it sets out when submissions open and what kind of programme the festival is likely to favour.
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