Details of Edinburgh International Film Festival outdoor screenings revealed
Details on this summer's free outdoor movie screenings in Edinburgh city centre have been revealed.
The free event, which is part of the Edinburgh International Film Festival, takes part in St Andrew Square on 14-16 June.
Fifteen movies will be shown including 'Casablanca', 'Top Gun', 'Ghostbusters', 'Big Trouble in Little China', 'Wonder Woman', 'Thor: Ragnarok and Star Wars: The Last Jedi'.
Family favourites such as 'Paddington', 'Paddington 2', 'The Incredibles', 'Jason and the Argonauts and Who Framed Roger Rabbit?' will also feature, alongside 'The Greatest Showman' and 'Moulin Rouge!'
Mark Adams, EIFF Artistic Director said: “Our annual selection of free screenings are always the perfect way to get in the movie mood in the weekend before the Film Festival begins. From Casablanca to The Greatest Showman, this is a selection of great films that will appeal to film fans young and old.”
Roddy Smith, Chief Executive of Essential Edinburgh said: “Film Fest in the City is only possible thanks to the superb partnership between Essential Edinburgh, EIFF and the production team at Unique Events. Essential Edinburgh is solely funded by city centre businesses who invest £1 million a year into projects, initiatives and events, such as Film Fest in the City. As always it is a fantastic mix of movies that can be enjoyed for free in the beautiful St Andrew Square Garden, and this year we are delighted to welcome Mackays as our headline sponsor – I for one can’t wait to have marmalade sandwiches!”
Martin Grant, Managing Director of Mackays said: “As Scotland’s most loved jam and marmalade maker, we’re thrilled to be bringing a Mackays moment to Film Fest in City and can’t wait for cinemagoers to enjoy a taste of our sweet and savoury preserves under the big screen. It’s no secret, we at Mackays have a soft spot for Paddington and there really is no better pairing for the films than a Dundee Marmalade sandwich!”
The free screenings began in 2011.