Edinburgh TV Festival supported by Screen Scotland
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Edinburgh TV Festival supported by Screen Scotland
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Edinburgh TV Festival supported by Screen Scotland
Edinburgh TV Festival supported by Screen Scotland

edinburgh tv festival

the unmissable TV Event

Our TV Festival is the can’t-miss TV event. Each year, thousands of industry leaders and up-and-coming talent meet in the beautiful city of Edinburgh to connect, learn, and collaborate. We are fiercely proud of our editorial independence and our expertly-curated programme has been sparking international debate since our launch over 50 years ago.

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Brian Cox

The TV Foundation

The Impact Unit’s programmes and events are built on 30 years’ experience of providing free-to-access career development opportunities and groundbreaking initiatives at the Edinburgh TV Festival.

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Year Round Events

You can find details of all our year-round activities here on our website – from emerging TV talent to tenured academics, there’s something for everyone.

YEAR ROUND EVENTS
Bridget Christie Awards

Edinburgh TV Awards

Our annual awards ceremony shines a light on the best of the TV industry. Discover past winners across categories including Breakthrough Talent and Small Indie of the Year.

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