In 2022, Edinburgh International Film Festival returns to its place at the heart of the Edinburgh festivals summer season. Set against the backdrop of the world's largest global gathering of culture including the Edinburgh International Festival, International Fringe, International Book Festival, Art Festival, Edinburgh International Television Festival; EIFF is now preparing its 75th edition.
Inspired by the unique identity of our city and our love of film, EIFF is intimate in scale and ambitious in its artistic scope. We offer the best in contemporary global and national cinema, dedicated retrospective programming, short programs with a specialty focus on animation, experimental cinema, and a dedication to exploring new and hybrid forms of screen-based storytelling.
EIFF invites audiences, artists, and innovators to imagine new worlds with us, inspired by great films, thoughtful conversations, and joyful encounters. We look forward to welcoming you to our 75th edition, 12 – 20th August 2022.
Key Submission Dates
- Early Bird: Monday 7th February
- Regular: Thursday 31st March
- Late: Monday 25th April @ 23:59
AWARDS
The following awards will be given at the 75th Edinburgh International Film Festival.
FEATURE FILM AWARDS
The Michael Powell Award for Best British Feature Film
Named in homage to one of the most imaginative artists in the history of British cinema, the Michael Powell Award for Best British Feature was inaugurated at EIFF in 1990 to honour imagination and creativity in British filmmaking.
The award, which carries a cash prize, is open to UK and Irish feature films spanning fiction, non-fiction and hybrid forms of screen-based storytelling.
The Audience Award
Each year EIFF invites our audience to vote for their favourite film in the program. All feature length films in official selection are eligible for the Audience Award.
SHORT FILM AWARDS
McLaren Animation Award & McLaren Short Film Award
Inaugurated in 1990 and named in honour of the renowned Scottish-born animator and innovator, the McLaren Awards celebrate the spirit of creativity in short form works.
These awards, carry a cash prize and are open to new short films from the UK and Ireland.