Plans in Development to Replace Edinburgh TV Festival as it Moves to Manchester

By K.J. Yossman

K.J. Yossman

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Scotland’s screen bodies are working on a new Edinburgh-based festival for the media and creative industries as the TV Festival moves to Manchester.

Màiri McAllan Cabinet Secretary for Education, Culture and Gaelic confirmed the news at a launch event on the penultimate night of the festival. “Baby Reindeer” creator Richard Gadd was among the attendees at the event.

Screen Scotland are developing the new event with an eye to integrating it with other creative festivals that run in the city throughout August, including the Edinburgh Fringe and Edinburgh International Film Festival. Consultant Rowan Woods has been appointed to explore the idea, funded by Screen Scotland and delivered through The Fringe Society. Woods will consult widely with various stakeholders – including the other festivals as well as venues, broadcasters and producers – to establish the scope and shape of the event.

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