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Edinburgh International Film Festival
Thursday, 13 August 2026 until Wednesday, 19 August 2026
Running from 13 to 19 August 2026, the latest edition of EIFF will honour 70+ years of festival history, showcasing the very best talent in filmmaking in its re-energised format that is rooted in a local Scottish context whilst embracing the international diversity of creative expression.
THE SEAN CONNERY PRIZE FOR FEATURE FILMMAKING EXCELLENCE:
The Sean Connery Prize for Feature Filmmaking Excellence will create a powerful platform to showcase today’s most talented and original filmmakers by linking their success to the legacy of Scotland’s most famous global star.
The award, which carries a cash prize of £50,000, is open to features of any genre that will have their World Premiere at EIFF in August 2024. The award will be voted for by cinema-goers attending public screenings during EIFF.
Eligible films are selected at the discretion of the Festival Director.
THE THELMA SCHOONMAKER PRIZE FOR SHORT FILMMAKING EXCELLENCE
The Thelma Schoonmaker Prize for Short Filmmaking Excellence will celebrate excellence in short filmmaking.
The award, which carries a cash prize of £15,000, is open to short films of any genre that will have their World Premiere at EIFF in August 2025. EIFF classifies a short film as 30 minutes or under. The award will be voted for by cinema-goers attending public screenings during EIFF.
Eligible films are selected at the discretion of the Festival Director.
2023 festival coverage can be found here
2022 festival coverage can be found here
2019 festival coverage can be found here
2018 festival coverage can be found here
2017 festival coverage can be found here
2016 festival coverage can be found here
2015 festival coverage can be found here