EIFF 2011 - Five to try: Nokia Shorts Weekender

This article is from 2011.

Cry for Bobo, part of Scottish Shorts

Our picks for the Edinburgh International Film Festival's outsider strands

Vice TV Greatest Hits!

The great global magazine’s four-year-old spin-off youth internet TV channel celebrates the story so far. Having enjoyed early endorsement from Spike Jonze it now has a global network of correspondents who report on all that is weird and strange in culture, travel, news and sport. Global Vice editor Andy Capper will lead a relaxed screening and discussion incorporating some of the channel’s highlights.
George Square Theatre, Sat 25 Jun, 3pm. Free but ticketed.

Nokia Shorts Weekender Masterclass with Chris Shepherd

The BAFTA-nominated writer-director talks about making the leap from short film to features and working with one-time List guest editor, and full-time genius, David Shrigley.
George Square Theatre, Sat 25 Jun, 1.15pm. Free but ticketed.

Scottish Shorts

Great Scottish filmmakers always start out making short films, so here’s a fine selection of recent Scottish shorts chosen for their humour, including David Cairns’ Cry for Bobo and Patrick Harkins’ Sarajevo starring Blythe Duff.
George Square Theatre, Thu 23 Jun, 4pm.

Realms of the Unreal

Spooky selection of short films that deal with myth and folklore, some experimental, some just plain scary.
George Square Theatre, Thu 23 Jun, 10.15pm.

The Web Changed Film, Film Changed the Web

Debate about the value of viral videos. Vimeo’s creative director Jeremy Boxer and filmmaker Jason Wishnow go head-to-head and ask the audience to have their say too.
George Square Theatre, Sat 25 Jun, 11.30pm. Free but ticketed.

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This article is from 2011.

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Edinburgh International Film Festival

Date	Location
Now 66 years old, the EIFF is facing a period of change, with a new director at the helm and a reputation to regain as one of the most important film festivals in the UK. We don't yet know what format this year's festival will take, but expect UK and international premieres, retrospectives, short film programmes, panel discussions, live talks, educational and training sessions. View full details
20 Jun–1 Jul Times vary	Edinburgh, Edinburgh

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