Film festival brings more talent to its opening night gala
T2 and Trainspotting actress Kelly Macdonald, author and comedian Ben Elton and former Doctor Who star Christopher Eccleston will attend.
Film festival chiefs have announced more talent to their line-up of stars ahead of an opening night gala.
The Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) event on June 20 will include No Country For Old Men, T2 and Trainspotting star Kelly Macdonald, director and comedian Ben Elton and former Doctor Who star Christopher Eccleston.
Other names include Grey’s Anatomy star Melissa George, Bram Stoker’s Dracula actress Sadie Frost, Natalie Dormer of Game Of Thrones and Travis members Fran Healy, Andy Dunlop, Dougie Payne and Neil Primrose.
Confirmed for this year’s juries are Jason Connery whose film Tommy’s Honour opened the 2016 Festival and Outlander actress Sophie Skelton.
A series of in-person events will see Stephen Moyer (True Blood) marking his feature-film directorial debut for the Parting Glass.
Sir David Hare will talk about his extensive career in cinema and theatre and young actor George MacKay (Captain Fantastic), who is also in attendance for the UK premiere of The Secret Of Marrowbone will talk about his acting career.
“We’re honoured to be welcoming so many guests from around the world to Edinburgh this June. Each are singular talents who will add undisputed value to this year’s Festival line-up.”
