HippFest is Scotland's first and only festival of silent film with live music. In 2021 the festival ran entirely online, reaching a new international community, and since then we have continued to develop the festival’s output across a variety of digital platforms. If you can't make it to an in-person screening don’t worry, you can join us at selected events online! We are excited to extend our celebration of silent film with live music to digital audiences across the world.​

Music Networking and Showcase Event. WOW Get ready to mix and mingle with music audio sound industry practitioners at creative soundLAB where music connections sync up perfectly! Come meet and interact with super-talented musicians composers song-writers sound-designers and explore discover sample perfect music audio sound for your creative multimedia projects. creative soundLABs are regular music networking and showcase events connecting super-talented, experienced music creators, music producers, composers and sound designers with multimedia industries and creative sectors. These are free, informal events where music creators meet, interact, collaborate and negotiate with music users. creative soundLAB is a regular music sync sourcing, placement and facilitating event for multimedia industries. WHO IS THIS EVENT FOR? Creatives working in multimedia sectors using music / audio / sound in creative projects. For creative agencies, music decision makers, music supervisors, music commissioners, producers, film, video, game DEVs, animators, visual artists, content producers, creative studios, podcasters, illustrators, storytellers, etc. At creative soundLAB March 2026, you'll have the opportunity to expand your knowledge, connect with like-minded individuals, and unleash your creativity in an inspiring environment. Don't miss out on this regular audio event that will take your sound game to the next level. We hope to see you there! ---

Pierre (played by Vincent Lindon, Awarded Best Actor in this role at the Venice Film Festival) brings up his two sons alone. Louis, the younger, is doing well at school and getting on in life. Fus, the eldest, becomes close to extreme right-wing groups despite his father’s attempts to keep him safe.

We're delighted to screen for the first time in Edinburgh two award-winning short films that explore stories of coming of age, friendship, community and the harsh realities of racism and incarceration. ★ After Eight: The Story of Satpal Ram (dir. Usayd Younis | Mos Hannan) ★ Murewa (dir. Ché Scott-Heron Newton) Join us for this very special evening followed by a post-film discussion moderated by Balenji Mwiche.

At the Paris Opera, thirty dancers challenge tradition with a bold reinterpretation of Jean-Philippe Rameau’s Baroque masterpiece Les Indes galantes. Directed by Clément Cogitore and choreographed by Bintou Dembélé, the production fuses krumping, breaking, popping, and voguing. From rehearsals to public performance, the film follows a deeply human journey charged with political resonance, asking whether a new generation of artists can take the Bastille today.

Passionate about sailing, Jean-Paul is going through a difficult period. He’s accumulating debt and drifting away from his family. Determined to take control of his life again, he signs up for Virtual Regatta, the virtual Vendée Globe race. He puts himself in the shoes of a real skipper by isolating himself for three months on his boat in his garden. This extraordinary journey will allow him to reconnect with his family, but above all, with himself.

Meet and connect with fellow film industry folks over informal drinks and chats, whether you're a seasoned pro, or just starting out in the film industry and keen to learn more. We're back at the lovely Little Picardy bar! Coming on your own? Don't worry! One of our team will be here to welcome you and make sure you meet people. We promise a chill, friendly, fun atmosphere. Little Picardy are offering 10% off food and drink for Cinetopia networkers. This event is free to attend, please RSVP - it helps us track numbers.

Cinema lovers! The Edinburgh Short Film Festival Best of Fest screening is at the Filmhouse on Saturday 18 April, 8:15pm Our award-winners and some of the best short comedy, stop-motion, drama and animation collected together in a one-off programme at the Filmhouse. Including the winner of our Best Film award, Animation award and the winner of our Best Scottish film award, alongside Oscar nominees and award winning films handpicked from our 2025 edition! Your last chance to see them so don't miss out! Tickets available online and at the Filmhouse Box Office.

Winner of the prestigious 2023 Jean-Vigo Prize, Dominique Marchais’ documentary “La Rivière” explores the ecosystem of the Pyrenean mountain streams. Powerful rivers flow between the Pyrenees and the Atlantic, known as gaves. Human activity is altering the water cycle and its biodiversity. Men and women look curiously and lovingly at this fascinating world of beauty and disaster.

★★★★ “Breathtaking. David Attenborough returns with a spectacular movie” Time Out ★★★★★ “A visual marvel” The Guardian ★★★★★ “Spectacular” The Daily Mail OCEAN WITH DAVID ATTENBOROUGH takes viewers on a breathtaking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean. The celebrated broadcaster and filmmaker reveals how his lifetime has coincided with the great age of ocean discovery. Through spectacular sequences featuring coral reefs, kelp forests and the open ocean, Attenborough shares why a healthy ocean keeps the entire planet stable and flourishing. Stunning, immersive cinematography showcases the wonder of life under the seas and exposes the realities and challenges facing our ocean as never-before-seen, from destructive fishing techniques to mass coral reef bleaching. Yet the story is one of optimism, with Attenborough pointing to inspirational stories from around the world to deliver his greatest message: the ocean can recover to a glory beyond anything anyone alive has ever seen. Following the film, exclusively in cinemas, A DEEPER DIVE WITH DAVID ATTENBOROUGH takes audiences behind the scenes with additional footage and interviews on the making of OCEAN.