EIFF open for submissions

Guidelines change for UK filmmakers.

by Amber Wilkinson

The Edinburgh International Film Festival has opened submissions for its 2017 edition, which will run from June 21 to July 2.

All feature films and International short films must be UK premieres in order to be valid for inclusion. A change to the rules means more UK filmmakers can now consider bringing their film to the festival, as 2017 UK Short fiction, documentary and experimental film submissions will only be required to be a Scottish premiere at EIFF, as opposed to the previous UK premiere status. UK short animation film submissions do not require a premiere status.

EIFF Deputy Artistic Director Diane Henderson commented “Our submissions process marks the start of our annual search for the best in UK and international cinema. Each year we find some true gems through the submissions process and our programmers are already looking forward to viewing the most recent crop of work from around the world.”

The festival are also accepting secure online screeners via their submission partner website Withoutabox.com.

The Festival has announced Poland as its country focus for this special anniversary edition and invites Polish filmmakers to submit their work for potential inclusion. The Polish focus will comprise a programme of Polish fiction, documentary and shorts alongside tailored industry activity and networking opportunities.

The UK Works in Progress section will return for the second year as part of the Festival’s industry events. Applications are now open for film projects at production or post-production stage.

Filmmakers interested in submitting their projects for consideration can visit the official site.

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