David Lynch’s Mulholland Drive is still as thrilling and mysterious to watch as when it first arrived to cinemas in 2001. Starring Naomi Watts as Betty, a hopeful actress new to LA and Laura Harring as Rita, a woman who after losing her memory seeks Betty’s help to unravel the mystery of the accident and
À l’abordage One summer evening in Paris, Félix meets and falls in love with Alma. When she leaves to go on holiday the following day, Félix decides to join her at the other end of France – as a surprise. He embarks his friend Chérif as well and, having no car, they persuade reluctant driver
Sous le ciel d’Alice In the fifties, young Alice leaves her native Swiss mountains for the sunny and vibrant shores of Beirut. She falls madly in love with Joseph, a quirky astrophysicist intent on sending the first Lebanese national into space. Alice quickly fits in among his relatives, but after years of bliss, the civil
Starring Nicholas Cage and Laura Dern as a recently released convict, Sailor, and his lover, Lula, Wild at Heart is a thrilling and spontaneous ride on the American road. Winner of the Palme D’or at Cannes Film Festival in 1990 and yet subject to divisive reviews, Wild at Heart, like many of Lynch’s other works,
Since BODEGA’s formation in 2016, Ben and Nikki (who previously played together in the band BODEGA BAY) have experienced a rare meteoric rise. The duo double as filmmakers, earning acclaim for their 2020 erotic dramaPVT Chat starring Peter Vack, Julia Fox, and other recognizable faces from the Safdie brothers’ cinematic universe. When the pandemic forced
Join warm and welcoming Reconfigure for an evening of untutored life drawing. With themes, narrative and props for extra juicy inspiration, eclectic tunes, and help if you need it! Here’s what happens: whether you’re a seasoned pro or don’t know a pencil from a pen, we welcome all ages and all abilities – ESPECIALLY those
Olivia Wilde directs this enticing psychological thriller featuring a star-studded ensemble cast including Florence P ugh, Harry Styles, Chris Pine, and Gemma Chan. Pugh and Styles star as a well-to-do couple living in the idyllic experimental company town, Victory. But perfection can’t last forever. Cracks begin to appear, and Alice (Pugh) begins to question the
Lary Borkin x Summerhall invite you to an auction of his 3D printed work recently shown in the exhibition Printed Dreams. The auction will take place in Summerhall’s Gallery bar on the 27th of October 2022. Doors open at 6pm and the auction will begin at 7pm. We look forward to seeing you there.
Based on Steven King’s debut novel, Carrie stars Sissy Spacek as the insular teenaged girl facing the insistent cruelty of both her classmates and a fanatically religious mother. On the night of her high school prom, Carrie discovers that she has telekinesis and chaos ensues. Screening as part of our Halloween Horror season running throughout
It only takes a second to make a life changing decision! Sudden realisations and difficult choices flow through this eclectic programme of international shorts. Featuring a heart-warming family comedy from Ireland, an intense-domestic drama from Scotland, and an incredible drama from Pakistan which first premiered at Venice International Film Festival. Our opening night, with (brief)
Kosheen, one of the UK’s booming live electronic music showstoppers, broke into prominence with their debut hit ‘Hide U‘ off their debut album in 2001, the platinum selling Resist, following by crossover hits ‘Catch‘, ‘Hungry‘ and ‘All In My Head‘. Kosheen successfully placed two UK Top Ten albums, topped the UK and European music charts and won lots of awards with their unique blend of breakbeat rhythms of drum’n’bass to more traditional songcraft, a side of the band embodied by singer and songwriter Sian Evans.
FREE Low Budget Filmmaking Workshop A panel of invited guests dissect all aspects of low budget filmmaking. With the Glasgow Media Access Centre and led by Duncan Cowles, with Jamie Robson actor, & ESFF Ambassador, Sabina Torres, Wilma Smith (GMAC), Derek Anderson, Nazia Mohammad. Free Entry, first come first served!
Scottish shorts explored in a programme co-curated with Glasgow Media Access Centre, including shorts commissioned via GMAC’s ‘Little Pictures’ programme and some ESFF featured filmmakers to watch out for.
SCO Ensemble Hosted by Gemma Cairney DJ Dolphin Boy Simone Seales cello Co-curated by Su-a Lee, Louise Goodwin and Gemma Cairney Step outside the confines of the concert hall and join us for an informal, inspiring mix of music that defies conventional boundaries. UN:TITLED is a new concert experience featuring works by Steve Reich, Gabriella Smith and Andy Akiho performed live by SCO
Horror and Thriller combine to both intrigue and abhor in this strand. Creatures from other realms haunt the living, uncomfortable images dance until they seem familiar, and obscure characters unveil the terror of what lies within. Immerse yourself in this programme, until you begin to question your own reality. Featuring animation, International and UK award
Join warm and welcoming Reconfigure for an evening of untutored life drawing. With themes, narrative and props for extra juicy inspiration, eclectic tunes, and help if you need it! Here’s what happens: whether you’re a seasoned pro or don’t know a pencil from a pen, we welcome all ages and all abilities – ESPECIALLY those
Love knows no bounds in these shorts which explore the unexpected ways we experience feelings of warmth and adoration. Featuring Scottish animation, multiple international award-winning shorts and UK premiers, this programme also includes an engrossing drama-thriller, which won the Special Jury Award for Screenwriting at Sundance.
Injury Reserve is an American hip hop group formed in 2013 in Tempe, Arizona.
More than 20 years after its initial release in 1999 romantic teen comedy, But I’m a Cheerleader remains one of the most beloved films in the LGBTQ+ canon. Directed by Jamie Babbit, But I’m a Cheerleader stars Natasha Lyonne as Megan Bloomfield, a pretty high-schooler who prefers gazing at her cheerleader cohorts than kissing her
It’s hard being a poet. Whether you’re writing your first funding bid, looking to rent some office space, or trying to find a support network, it can be difficult to know where to start. Or, once you’ve started, what’s your next step? To help you on your way, we’ve invited guest speakers from Creative Scotland
Film and poetry collide in our wide ranging programme hosted in Summerhall’s Red Lecture theatre. Free, and with no booking required, join us to experience a wide range of experimental, progressive and unusual films. The Programme: Friday 4th Nov 11:00 – 11:50: Women Make Film: A New Road Movie Through Cinema 12:00 – 12:40: Skookum
Inspired by the irreverence and innovation of Push the Boat Out’s patron saint, Edwin Morgan, Particle Poem Collider is our way of honouring the work of the festival’s guests while playfully questioning ideas of ownership, copyright and creation. A rather old-fashioned AI (the latest generation are just too good at aping styles, and tend not
Push the Boat Out is delighted to work once more with WHALE Arts, a community-led arts charity and social enterprise at the heart of Wester Hailes. Thanks to funding from Awards for All (National Lottery Fund), Push the Boat Out supported a series of creative sessions on poetry and mindfulness, run by poet Colin McGuire.
An immersive soundscape of poetry awaits in the Old Lab, Summerhall. Escape all those noisy chattering poets and sit quietly in the dark and absorb some of the sounds of the most iconic poetry audio from the last 60 years. Free, unticketed, throughout the Festival. AUDIO ONLY
