Scotland’s screen bodies are developing a new media festival in Edinburgh to coincide with the move of the Edinburgh TV Festival to Manchester in 2027. The new festival aims to integrate with existing August events like the Edinburgh Fringe and Edinburgh International Film Festival.
Màiri McAllan, Cabinet Secretary for Education, Culture and Gaelic, confirmed the plans at a launch event attended by “Baby Reindeer” creator Richard Gadd. Screen Scotland is leading the development, appointing consultant Rowan Woods to explore the event’s scope and shape. Funding for the consultation comes from Screen Scotland and will be delivered through The Fringe Society. The consultation process, involving other festivals, venues, broadcasters, and producers, is expected to conclude in spring 2027, with a pilot event planned for next summer.
A new debate format, titled the Lynda Myles Debate, will be established as part of the festival, named for Lynda Myles, formerly director of the EIFF and co-creator of the Edinburgh TV Festival. McAllan stated, “We are so proud of Scotland’s screen sector and this exciting addition to the August festivals line-up will provide a new way to embrace the creativity and cultural innovation which makes our capital unique.” She further emphasized Edinburgh’s role as “a global hotbed of emerging talent” and affirmed the Scottish Government’s support.
The Edinburgh TV Festival, celebrating its fiftieth anniversary this year, announced earlier in 2024 that it would relocate to Manchester beginning in 2027.
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