Mon 28 Sept
|French Institute of Scotland
EIUFF 2026 Opening Ceremony & Complex Bodies Screening
Join us for the Opening Ceremony of EIUFF 2026, followed by the screening of Category 1: Complex Bodies. The evening will conclude with a filmmaker Q&A and a reception in the foyer, providing an opportunity to connect with fellow filmmakers, industry professionals, and film lovers.
Time & Location
28 Sept 2026, 18:00 – 21:00
French Institute of Scotland, W Parliament Sq, Edinburgh EH1 1RN, UK
Guests
About the event
Step into the world of independent cinema and join us for the Opening Ceremony of this year's Edinburgh International University Film Festival. Marking the beginning of five days of screenings, industry events, and celebration, the evening will showcase a selection of outstanding films from this year's programme and officially launch EIUFF 2026. We are delighted to welcome filmmakers, industry professionals, and audiences from around the world as we come together to celebrate the future of storytelling. Category 1 - Complex Bodies
This category explores our connection to the physical world. We often forget that our bodies are the gateway to everything that surrounds us. Through our senses, we experience people, places, emotions, and the countless details that make up everyday life. These films examine how we navigate and understand the world through our bodies, while also reflecting on the ways in which our physical selves can sometimes fail, change, or turn…