The queer drama film In Transit directed by Jaclyn Bethany (Tell That to the Winter Sea, Highway One) will have its World Premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival.
Edinburgh International Film Festival
Edinburgh International Film Festival
SINCE: 1947
WHERE: Edinburgh, Scotland UK
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
Established in 1947, the Edinburgh International Film Festival is renowned around the world for discovering and promoting the very best in international cinema – and for heralding and debating changes in global filmmaking. Intimate in its scale, ambitious in its scope, and fueled by pure passion for cinema in all its manifestations, EIFF seeks to spotlight the most exciting and innovative new film talent, in a setting steeped in history.
Edinburgh International Film Festival
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Jaclyn Bethany’s Queer Drama ‘In Transit’ World Premieres at Edinburgh International Film Festival
In Transit (Valmora Productions, BKE Productions, Little Language Films)
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75th Edinburgh International Film Festival Unveils Lineup with NUDE TUESDAY as Central Gala Film
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Charlotte Wells’ AFTERSUN to Open 75th Edinburgh International Film Festival
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