North Edinburgh Film Festival 2026
The fourth edition of the North Edinburgh Film Festival will take place between Friday 27 and Saturday 28 March 2026. Presented by Screen Education Edinburgh and North Edinburgh Arts, the Festival celebrates community cinema and filmmaking in North Edinburgh, and is being programmed and planned with and by local residents, artists and film enthusiasts.
Exploring themes of community and place, the festival will be held at the North Edinburgh Arts building for the first time, and will include a diverse programme of over 40 films, made locally as well as further afield, film installations, creative workshops for different ages, and a community meal. There’s something for everyone to enjoy and explore!
What to expect:
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- Locally-made and international films
- Lots of great film screenings
- Family-friendly screenings
- Creative workshops for all ages
- Film-making workshops for young people and adults
- Art installation
- Food sharing (Community Lunch on Saturday 28 March)
- Free to attend
- Drop in, no advance booking required
The Festival’s Full Programme:
View the festival’s brochure here
Poster designed by the Art for Grown Ups artists Allan Shaw and Yasmin Shorter.
