Edinburgh International Film Festival To Launch UK Film Conference; BFI Head Ben Roberts Set As Inaugural Keynote Speaker

The Edinburgh International Film Festival is stepping up its industry offerings with a one-day UK Film Conference, marking a new initiative to foster dialogue and networking among filmmakers and industry professionals. BFI CEO Ben Roberts will kick things off with an inaugural keynote, highlighting the event's significance in shaping the UK's cinematic future. This conference, hosted by Picturehouse Cinemas' Clare Binns, aims to consolidate the festival’s reputation as a key platform for film industry insights and discussions, potentially influencing trends and policies in British cinema.