EFP 44: Edinburgh International Film Festival 2024 Preview

In this episode, host Dr Pasquale Iannone previews the 77th Edinburgh International Film Festival in the company of Director Paul Ridd and Producer Emma Boa.Paul and Emma discuss their vision for EIFF and its position in the wider Film Festival landscape as well as the advantages of staging the event in August.Other topics covered include the choices of opening and closing night films, the Midnight Madness and Experimental strands as well as the new prizes named after Sean Connery and Thelma Schoonmaker.The 77th Edinburgh International Film Festival runs from 15th - 21st August 2024 in various venues across the city. For more information, please see their website edfilmfest.org.