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Last King Of Scotland is BAFTA Scotland Winner
by Jennie Kermode - 19 Nov 2007
The story of a young Scotsman's experiences in Idi Amin's Uganda takes the big prizes at the 2007 BAFTA Scotland awards.
Verhoeven signs up for Thomas Crown Affair 2
by Amber Wilkinson - 15 Nov 2007
Controversial Dutch director to helm MGM sequel.
51st London Film Festival winners
by Amber Wilkinson - 21 Feb 2008
Debut directors make splash at awards.
British Independent Film Awards Nominations
by Amber Wilkinson - 29 Nov 2007
Corbijn's Control leads charge for this year's BIFA gongs.
Ben X wins top prize at Middle East Film Festival
by Amber Wilkinson - 20 Oct 2007
Belgian director scoops Grand Jury Prize in inaugural year.
Kerr dies, aged 86
by Amber Wilkinson - 20 Oct 2007
Scottish star of The King And I leaves rich film legacy.
Film producer quits BAFTA
by Amber Wilkinson - 03 Oct 2007
Christopher Young resigns over Scottish Gaelic film Oscar snub.
Lois Maxwell Dies at 80
by Jennie Kermode - 02 Oct 2007
James Bond fans around the world say goodbye to the original Miss Moneypenny.
Toronto Film Festival Awards
by Amber Wilkinson - 17 Oct 2007
Cronenberg's Eastern Promises among winners
Our Forums go Live
by Jennie Kermode - 19 Sep 2007
Eye For Film launches its brand new discussion forums - now's your chance to get involved!
No shame in my movie, says Tarantino
by Jennie Kermode - 16 Sep 2007
Attending the Glasgow launch of Death Proof, Tarantino hits out at SWAP protesters.
By the Power of the Crystal Skull
by Scott Macdonald - 11 Sep 2007
Fourth Indiana Jones movie title announced.
Jane Wyman dies, aged 93
by Amber Wilkinson - 11 Sep 2007
Oscar winner dies at home.
Principal photography begins on Abraham's Point
by Amber Wilkinson - 10 Sep 2007
Office star Mackenzie Crook to star in drama.
Golden success for Ang Lee
by Amber Wilkinson - 08 Sep 2007
Director scoops top prize in Venice for Lust, Caution
Gore blimey, we're doin' the zombie walk
by Anton Bitel - 08 Sep 2007
Undead attempt world record... our reporter has guts to join in.
EIFF Awards under Control
by Amber Wilkinson - 25 Aug 2007
Biopic scoops two prizes, plus a rundown of the other winners.
EIFF short film award winners
by Amber Wilkinson - 25 Aug 2007
Four prizes announced at Point Hotel.
Dead on for record
by Anton Bitel - 30 Aug 2007
London 'zombies' aim for biggest ever gathering.
A very Scottish celebration
by Amber Wilkinson - 17 Aug 2007
We kick up our heels at the Seachd premiere ceilidh.
Keep an Eye on your radio
by Amber Wilkinson - 15 Aug 2007
Eye For Film cover EIFF for Festival FM
EIFF announces Michael Powell Jury
by Amber Wilkinson - 15 Aug 2007
Scottish star Kate Dickie and Sundance Director Geoff Gilmore among the names in the frame.
Glasgow to host BBC Film Festival
by Jennie Kermode - 12 Aug 2007
The BBC's film festival on Glasgow Green on 9th September.
EIFF asks you to make a new date in 2008
by Amber Wilkinson - 11 Aug 2007
Film Festival will move to June for more breathing space away from Edinburgh's other events.
Cinema mourns directors' deaths
by Amber Wilkinson - 31 Jul 2007
Antonioni and Bergman pass away on same day.
Actors head off into Wide Blue Yonder
by Amber Wilkinson - 17 Jul 2007
Filming on Norwegian/British co-production begins.
British Films Are Back This Summer
by Jennie Kermode - 28 Jul 2007
This summer, cinemas nationwide will be screening classic British films.
EIFF programme launched
by Amber Wilkinson - 14 Jul 2007
Hallam Foe director David Mackenzie and star Sophia Myles attend kick off.
Star Wars fans out in Force
by Amber Wilkinson - 29 Jun 2007
London to host 30th anniversary celebration of the films this July.
TCM's annual short film competition spreads wings
by Amber Wilkinson - 29 Jun 2007
Contents open to entries from Europe, Middle East and Africa for the first time.
Harry Potter open casting
by Amber Wilkinson - 22 Jun 2007
Chance for fans to join the magic and the cast of The Half Blood Prince.
Morgan to play Mandela
by Amber Wilkinson - 22 Jun 2007
Oscar-winning actor will portray the former South African President in The Human Factor.
Hallam Foe to open Edinburgh Film Festival
by Amber Wilkinson - 18 Aug 2007
Jamie Bell starrer to launch 61st edition.
Clean sweep for the Laid Off
by Scott Macdonald - 19 Jun 2007
Short living dead comedy walks off with the top prizes at the Jim Poole awards
Want to see something fantastic?
by Amber Wilkinson - 18 Jun 2007
Then Bradford is the place to be this weekend.
Sundance announces latest documentary grants
by Amber Wilkinson - 30 Nov 2007
Record number of 25 features will receive support.
All hot air
by Jennie Kermode - 07 Jun 2007
Was the rumour of an 18 certificate for films featuring cigarettes just smoke and mirrors?
Re-dressed To Kill
by Amber Wilkinson - 06 Jun 2007
Controversial 80s thriller to get direct-to-DVD remake
FilmLive in Leith
by Amber Wilkinson - 01 Jun 2007
Scotland's independent film network premieres first film festival.
Eye of the Tiger
by Jennie Kermode - 31 May 2007
Glasgow and London get their kicks at Tiger beer's Grindhouse night.
Romanian film wins Palme d'Or
by Amber Wilkinson - 24 Mar 2007
Low-budget drama scoops top award at Cannes
Viggo Mortensen off to Good start in Budapest
by Amber Wilkinson - 18 May 2007
Principal photography begins on screen adaptation of CP Taylor stage play
Brighton gets taste of the Far East
by Amber Wilkinson - 18 May 2007
Four-day Tiger Festival mixes club nights and cinema.
Zodiac author answers fans' questions
by Amber Wilkinson - 15 May 2007
Website launched to correspond with film's release.
Julian Fellowes to helm second feature
by Amber Wilkinson - 15 May 2007
Oscar-winning writer directs adventure From Time To Time.
Zompire - The Viewing Dead
by Jennie Kermode - 12 May 2007
Zompire is here - the second annual film festival dedicated to the undead.
Tribeca Film Festival winners announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 21 Nov 2007
More than £125,000 given in prizes.
Bond and Pirates break £50 million barrier
by Amber Wilkinson - 23 Apr 2007
Spy and high-seas franchises join exclusive club
MGM teams up with Hayek
by Amber Wilkinson - 10 Apr 2007
Actress Salma teams up with studio to create Ventanazul label
Tribeca to send SOS on opening night
by Amber Wilkinson - 10 Apr 2007
Al Gore kicks off gala with short films on global climate crisis, while festival wraps up with Maysles documentary.
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