Film and TV

Director Jane McAllister, left, in front of the To See Ourselves poster

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Scottish independence referendum campaign documentary makes online debut

The Edinburgh TV Festival was held at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre from Wednesday until Friday

The Edinburgh TV Festival was held at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre from Wednesday until Friday

Edinburgh Festival

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Edinburgh festival should move to England, TV producer argues

Memorabilia from Monarch of the Glen will be up for sale at auction

Memorabilia from Monarch of the Glen will be up for sale at auction

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Memorabilia from set of popular Scottish show to be sold at auction

Sean Connery (left) in the original Highlander film

Sean Connery (left) in the original Highlander film

Hollywood director provides major update on reboot of iconic Scottish film

Safe Home is a harrowing reminder that the discussions around women’s safety are still very much relevant three years on from Sarah Everard’s tragic death

Safe Home is a harrowing reminder that the discussions around women’s safety are still very much relevant three years on from Sarah Everard’s tragic death

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'Haunted by it': Short film highlights the dangers of women walking home at night

Saoirse Ronan's performance in the film adaptation of The Outrun has been praised by critics

Saoirse Ronan's performance in the film adaptation of The Outrun has been praised by critics

First look at film adaptation of Scots memoir The Outrun starring Saoirse Ronan

Lucie Shorthouse spoke to The National about starring alongside Richard Rankin in the new Rebus adaptation

Lucie Shorthouse spoke to The National about starring alongside Richard Rankin in the new Rebus adaptation

Star of new Rebus adaptation talks 'reimagined' new series

A new film set in Scotland is aiming to challenge perceptions of mental health

A new film set in Scotland is aiming to challenge perceptions of mental health

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New film shot and set in Scotland aiming to challenge perceptions of mental health

Brian McCardie has died at the age of 59

Brian McCardie has died at the age of 59

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Scottish actor Brian McCardie dies 'suddenly' aged 59

Combat International has worked on productions including Gladiator, Outlaw King and House of the Dragon

Combat International has worked on productions including Gladiator, Outlaw King and House of the Dragon

Meet the combat specialists leading the Scottish film industry in Hollywood

The proposed site of the film studio in Stirling has been occupied by the MoD

The proposed site of the film studio in Stirling has been occupied by the MoD

Angus Robertson

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Major boost for Scottish screen sector as film hub to create thousands of jobs

The film festival hopes to highlight areas of future cooperation between Catalonia and Scotland

The film festival hopes to highlight areas of future cooperation between Catalonia and Scotland

Film festival seeks to strengthen links between Scotland and Catalonia

Outlander star Richard Rankin will take on the lead role as Detective Sergeant John Rebus

Outlander star Richard Rankin will take on the lead role as Detective Sergeant John Rebus

BBC adaptation of Scottish author Ian Rankin's Rebus series due in spring

Kenneth Munro on his rediscovery of Bill Douglas

Kenneth Munro on his rediscovery of Bill Douglas

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Film to explore international significance of Scottish filmmaker Bill Douglas

Saoirse Ronan's performance in the film adaptation of The Outrun has been praised by critics at the Sundance Film Festival

Saoirse Ronan's performance in the film adaptation of The Outrun has been praised by critics at the Sundance Film Festival

'Oscar-worthy': Adaptation of Scottish woman's memoir wins praise at Sundance

The old Empire is now called the Omniplex

The old Empire is now called the Omniplex

New look cinema reopens after being saved from closure by Irish firm

Fynn Elkington and Martin MacLeod want to make the production industry more accessible

Fynn Elkington and Martin MacLeod want to make the production industry more accessible

Pioneering filmmaking technology to be made 'accessible' in Scotland for first time

Gerard Butler as Brodie Torrance and Yoson An as Samuel Dele in Plane

Gerard Butler as Brodie Torrance and Yoson An as Samuel Dele in Plane

The Scottish writer penning action flicks for Hollywood

Gerard Butler's character in Plane appears to harbour a dislike of a certain nation

Gerard Butler's character in Plane appears to harbour a dislike of a certain nation

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New Gerard Butler action flick pokes fun at the English

A mural of Robert Burns on the sea wall at Ardeer beach, near to his birthplace of Alloway in Ayrshire

A mural of Robert Burns on the sea wall at Ardeer beach, near to his birthplace of Alloway in Ayrshire

The arts need championing, even when faced with the toughest of choices

Journalists, politicians and activists have been surprised to find a new Twitter follower in John Cena

Journalists, politicians and activists have been surprised to find a new Twitter follower in John Cena

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Hollywood star John Cena goes on pro-independence Twitter following spree

The 'father of documentary' John Grierson praised the work of Scottish filmmaker Jenny Gilbertson

The 'father of documentary' John Grierson praised the work of Scottish filmmaker Jenny Gilbertson

Scotland's forgotten female photographers and film-makers to be showcased

Deborah Lukumuena, left, and Le’Shantey Bonsu as Grace and Ama in Girl

Deborah Lukumuena, left, and Le’Shantey Bonsu as Grace and Ama in Girl

Glasgow Film Festival to open with ‘powerful and poignant’ film’s UK premiere

Actress Eva Longoria corrected her friend who said they were in Spain

Actress Eva Longoria corrected her friend who said they were in Spain

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Actress Eva Longoria refuses to call Catalonia 'Spain'

Aftersun director Charlotte Wells

Aftersun director Charlotte Wells

Edinburgh Festival

Aftersun director Charlotte Wells on being shaped by the Edinburgh Filmhouse

The Into Film Festival provides free screenings for children aged 5-19

The Into Film Festival provides free screenings for children aged 5-19

Film festival aiming to encourage 'love of cinema' with free screenings

The iconic cinema building has been put up for sale on the open market by Savills

The iconic cinema building has been put up for sale on the open market by Savills

Creative Scotland

Iconic Edinburgh Filmhouse cinema goes up for sale despite efforts to save it

Will Clark, deaf filmmaker behind Scotland, Forgive Me

Will Clark, deaf filmmaker behind Scotland, Forgive Me

Edinburgh film screening set to explore heritage of Scotland's deaf communities

Scenes for The Flash were filmed in Glasgow last year

Scenes for The Flash were filmed in Glasgow last year

The Flash film still going ahead despite Ezra Miller controversies

Culture Secretary Angus Robertson, middle, said the Scottish Government is trying to help grow the industry

Culture Secretary Angus Robertson, middle, said the Scottish Government is trying to help grow the industry

Angus Robertson

Warning of UK threat to Scotland's booming film and TV industry

Celine Dion and Sam Heughan will star in It's All Coming Back to Me

Celine Dion and Sam Heughan will star in It's All Coming Back to Me

Sam Heughan shares photo of new film starring alongside Celine Dion and Priyanka Chopra

Outlander's Sam Heughan among stars in upcoming Channel 4 crime thriller

Outlander's Sam Heughan among stars in upcoming Channel 4 crime thriller

Outlander's Sam Heughan among stars in upcoming Channel 4 crime thriller

Gerard Butler has had his odds for the 007 role cut

Gerard Butler has had his odds for the 007 role cut

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Scottish star Gerard Butler has odds of being next James Bond slashed

From left: Paul Laverty, Annmarie Strain, Martin Compston and Rebecca O'Brien at the Glasgow Film Festival for the 20th-anniversary screening of Sweet Sixteen

From left: Paul Laverty, Annmarie Strain, Martin Compston and Rebecca O'Brien at the Glasgow Film Festival for the 20th-anniversary screening of Sweet Sixteen

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'Deeply concerning' poverty has got worse since Sweet Sixteen, says creator

Martin Compston said he is hoping to get better at Gaelic

Martin Compston said he is hoping to get better at Gaelic

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Watch Martin Compston show off his Gaelic skills after revealing he's learning language

Martin Compston appeared at the Glasgow Film Festival for the 20th-anniversary screening of Sweet Sixteen

Martin Compston appeared at the Glasgow Film Festival for the 20th-anniversary screening of Sweet Sixteen

Martin Compston says issues in Sweet Sixteen present now 'more than ever'

The Skint monologues explore the issue of poverty, featuring an array of talent from around the UK

The Skint monologues explore the issue of poverty, featuring an array of talent from around the UK

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

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'This is a dream come true': Scots filmmaker tackles poverty with idol Peter Mullan

Alan Cumming on how he is still '100% a Yes man' fighting being ruled by London

Alan Cumming on how he is still '100% a Yes man' fighting being ruled by London

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

Alan Cumming on the Edinburgh microcosm explaining the need for independence

Ashgrove follows a scientist who tries to find a cure for a pandemic affecting the water supply

Ashgrove follows a scientist who tries to find a cure for a pandemic affecting the water supply

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

Canadian filmmaker on why Glasgow is such a globally renowned city for cinema

Caitriona Balfe asked her fans for 'understanding'

Caitriona Balfe asked her fans for 'understanding'

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Outlander star defends decision not to attend premiere amid backlash from fans

Robert Pattinson stars as the eponymous superhero in The Batman

Robert Pattinson stars as the eponymous superhero in The Batman

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Robert Pattinson says he 'loves Glasgow' at The Batman premiere

A Glasgow shop front transformed into a Gotham 'Levitz Liquor' Store

A Glasgow shop front transformed into a Gotham 'Levitz Liquor' Store

Glasgow's film boom: How the production industry is changing Scotland

Jean-Marc Vallee died suddenly in his cabin outside Quebec City

Jean-Marc Vallee died suddenly in his cabin outside Quebec City

Dallas Buyers Club and Big Little Lies filmmaker dies aged 58

From left: Keyboard player Matt Katz-Bohen, singer and actor Michael C Hall and Drummer Peter Yanowitz from Princess Goes to the Butterfly Museum

From left: Keyboard player Matt Katz-Bohen, singer and actor Michael C Hall and Drummer Peter Yanowitz from Princess Goes to the Butterfly Museum

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

‘I didn’t want to leave’: Dexter star shares love of Scotland ahead of gig with new band

James McAvoy picked up the film actor award for his role in Together.

James McAvoy picked up the film actor award for his role in Together.

James McAvoy and Lawrence Chaney among winners at Bafta Scotland awards

Tom Holland stars as Nate in the new Uncharted movie

Tom Holland stars as Nate in the new Uncharted movie

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Trailer for new Hollywood blockbuster mocks Scottish accent

Batman was previously spotted in Glasgow during filming

Batman was previously spotted in Glasgow during filming

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WATCH: Major Glasgow landmark features in trailer for Hollywood film The Batman

Daniel Craig as James Bond – no match for Sean Connery?

Daniel Craig as James Bond – no match for Sean Connery?

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Forget the hype, James Bond film No Time To Die was hours I won't get back

Fever Pitch: The Rise of the Premier League examines the rise of Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger

Fever Pitch: The Rise of the Premier League examines the rise of Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger

Tonight's TV: Fever Pitch: The Rise of the Premier League and Gordon, Gino & Fred Go Greek

Martin Clunes stars as DCI Colin Sutton in Manhunt The Night Stalker

Martin Clunes stars as DCI Colin Sutton in Manhunt The Night Stalker

Tonight's TV: Manhunt The Night Stalker and Departure

Coronation Street Icons: Norris Cole will look back on some of the best moments from Malcolm Hebden's career

Coronation Street Icons: Norris Cole will look back on some of the best moments from Malcolm Hebden's career

Coronation Street

Tonight's TV: Coronation Street Icons: Norris Cole and Silent Witness

The second series of Good Omens, starring David Tennant and Michael Sheen, will be filmed in Scotland

The second series of Good Omens, starring David Tennant and Michael Sheen, will be filmed in Scotland

We had to prove to Amazon we could make Neil Gaiman's Good Omens in Scotland, director says

Charlotte Ritchie as Alison Cooper and Matt Baynton as Thomas Thorne in Ghosts

Charlotte Ritchie as Alison Cooper and Matt Baynton as Thomas Thorne in Ghosts

Tonight's TV: China’s Magic Weapon and Ghosts

Prince of Muck, which gets its world premiere in Edinburgh, follows eco-conscious farmer Lawrence MacEwen as he grapples with decline

Prince of Muck, which gets its world premiere in Edinburgh, follows eco-conscious farmer Lawrence MacEwen as he grapples with decline

Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Find out what's on at the 2021 Edinburgh Film Festival this week