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Scottish screen bodies plan new Edinburgh media festival following TV Festival's move to Manchester
Screen Scotland and partner organizations are developing a new creative industry event in Edinburgh ahead of the TV Festival's relocation in 2027.
The short version
- Scotland's screen organizations are planning a new media and creative industries festival in Edinburgh.
- The initiative follows the Edinburgh TV Festival's decision to move to Manchester in 2027.
- A consultation process is underway, with a pilot event planned for summer 2027.
Key facts
- Screen Scotland is working with partner bodies to develop a new Edinburgh-based media festival integrated with the city's other August festivals.[Variety]
- Cabinet Secretary Màiri McAllan announced the plans during the Edinburgh TV Festival.[Variety]
- Consultant Rowan Woods has been appointed to consult industry stakeholders, with the process expected to wrap up in spring 2027.[Variety]
- The event will feature a new debate format named after TV Festival co-creator Lynda Myles.[Variety]
- The existing Edinburgh TV Festival previously confirmed it will relocate to Manchester starting in 2027.[Variety]
What remains uncertain
- The full scope, format, and permanent schedule of the replacement event remain subject to the ongoing stakeholder consultation.[Variety]