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Yvonne Blake dies
by Amber Wilkinson - 17 Jul 2018
British Superman costume designer was 78
San Sebastian announces first New Directors titles
by Amber Wilkinson - 15 Jul 2018
A look at the 13 up-and-coming directors selected.
Scarlett Johansson drops out of trans role
by Jennie Kermode - 13 Jul 2018
Actress will no longer appear in Rub & Tug
San Sebastian announces first Competition titles
by Amber Wilkinson - 13 Jul 2018
Claire Denis, Naomi Kawase and Kim Jee-woon join line-up
George Clooney injured in motorbike crash
by Jennie Kermode - 10 Jul 2018
Actor briefly hospitalised in Sardinia
Tab Hunter dies
by Jennie Kermode - 09 Jul 2018
Fifties heartthrob passes away aged 86
Barbarians victorious at Karlovy Vary
by Amber Wilkinson - 08 Jul 2018
Radu Jude takes home Crystal Globe.
Critics' accolade for “a complex comedy”
by Richard Mowe - 07 Jul 2018
Karlovy Vary awards announced as Pattinson breezes in
Claude Lanzmann dies
by Amber Wilkinson - 05 Jul 2018
Shoah director was 92
Frightfest back on the hunt for New Blood
by Jennie Kermode - 04 Jul 2018
Horror feature film writers invited to apply
Kevin Spacey faces fresh investigations
by Jennie Kermode - 04 Jul 2018
UK police look into sexual assault claims
Representation of Muslims challenged with new test
by Jennie Kermode - 03 Jul 2018
Riz Ahmed inspires activists to take on the clichés
Prize prospect for Europe’s filmmakers
by Richard Mowe - 02 Jul 2018
Ten titles announced in Karlovy Vary for Lux competition
Kore-eda to receive Donostia Award
by Amber Wilkinson - 29 Jun 2018
San Sebastian to honour Japanese director
Calibre wins Michael Powell Award in Edinburgh
by Jennie Kermode - 29 Jun 2018
Full awards list and Best of the Fest announced
Final Fantasia films announced
by Jennie Kermode - 28 Jun 2018
New work from Takashi Miike and a masterclass by Timur Bekmambetov
Harlan Ellison dies at 84
by Jennie Kermode - 28 Jun 2018
Legendary writer's work inspired The Terminator
Frightfest 2018 line-up revealed
by Jennie Kermode - 28 Jun 2018
The Ranger to open horror festival
Oscar awards body aims to increase diversity
by Amber Wilkinson - 27 Jun 2018
Women and ethnic minorities targeted in latest round of invitations
Don Quixote takes a tilt at Karlovy Vary
by Richard Mowe - 19 Jun 2018
Gilliam, Robbins and Paquin head final Festival guest round-up
Dans La Brume to open Fantasia
by Jennie Kermode - 15 Jun 2018
24 additional titles announced
Cameo launches LGBT+ pilot
by Amber Wilkinson - 08 Jun 2018
Cinema project for young people aims to curate films and promote discussion
On the road - to the Outer Hebrides
by Richard Mowe - 07 Jun 2018
EIFF world première for Lift Share in shorts showcase
Horror Channel to remain Frightfest sponsor
by Jennie Kermode - 07 Jun 2018
New one year deal signed
Weinstein pleads not guilty
by Amber Wilkinson - 05 Jun 2018
Weinstein attends court over rape and sex assault charges
AFI launches new scholarships for female cinematographers
by Jennie Kermode - 04 Jun 2018
Fox and ASC provide support
Benedict Cumberbatch to the rescue
by Jennie Kermode - 02 Jun 2018
Avengers: Infinity War star saves cyclist from assault
Eye Haïdara to attend EIFF
by Amber Wilkinson - 02 Jun 2018
César-nominated rising star to present British premiere of C'est La Vie
Lifetime Achievement Award for George Clooney
by Jennie Kermode - 31 May 2018
Julia Roberts will present the honour
Production Growth Fund nets £60M , says Scottish government
by Jennie Kermode - 31 May 2018
New Screen Unit aims to increase production
Ghosts of the past in frame at Karlovy Vary
by Richard Mowe - 29 May 2018
Official selection includes ten world premieres
Harvey Weinstein arrested in New York
by Jennie Kermode - 25 May 2018
Former producer charged with rape
Show Dogs given snip
by Amber Wilkinson - 25 May 2018
Studio changes US theatrical cut after 'genital inspection' controversy
Morgan Freeman accused of sexual harassment
by Jennie Kermode - 24 May 2018
Actor denies intentionally causing offence
Sundance announces Directors and Screenwriters lab participants
by Amber Wilkinson - 24 May 2018
13 projects selected.
Levinson honour in Karlovy Vary
by Richard Mowe - 24 May 2018
Crystal Globe for Rain Man director
2017 a low for LGBTQ inclusion, says GLAAD
by Jennie Kermode - 23 May 2018
Only 14 major studio releases included LGBTQ characters
EIFF launches programme
by Amber Wilkinson - 23 May 2018
21 world premieres in line-up
Sundance grants £436k of doc funding
by Amber Wilkinson - 21 May 2018
23 projects receive support - more than half by women
Besson accused of rape
by Amber Wilkinson - 21 May 2018
Fifth Element director denies allegation
Shoplifters nabs Palme d’Or in Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 19 May 2018
Spike Lee, Pawlikowski, and Panahi among winners
Critics make their choices in Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 19 May 2018
Burning, Girl and One Day receive recognition
Troll "love story" scoops top prize
by Richard Mowe - 18 May 2018
Cannes Un Certain Regard prizes revealed
Palm Dog for Dogman
by Amber Wilkinson - 18 May 2018
Crime drama's gang of pooches take top prize
Basque film showcase comes to Scotland
by Amber Wilkinson - 17 May 2018
Edinburgh and Glasgow to host screenings
Diamantino takes Critics’ Week prize
by Richard Mowe - 17 May 2018
First-time filmmakers impress with football satire
Wajib takes top prize at Arab Cinema Center Critics Awards
by Amber Wilkinson - 16 May 2018
A Taste Of Cement named best documentary
New Star Wars damp squib in Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 16 May 2018
Lukewarm response to blockbuster premiere
Scotland first for EIFF
by Amber Wilkinson - 15 May 2018
Festival announces titles with homegrown connections
Von Trier’s heaven and hell
by Richard Mowe - 15 May 2018
Cannes walk-outs at serial killer premiere
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