The 66^th Edinburgh International Film Festival 20 June - 1 July 2012

CLOSING NIGHT GALA & EUROPEAN PREMIERE OF

THE 66^TH EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

 Merida (Kelly Macdonald) is a skilled archer and impetuous daughter of King Fergus (voice of Billy Connolly) and Queen Elinor (voice of Emma Thompson). Determined to carve her own path in life, Merida defies an age-old custom sacred to the uproarious lords of Scotland: massive Lord MacGuffin (voice of Kevin McKidd), surly Lord Macintosh (voice of Craig Ferguson) and cantankerous Lord Dingwall (voice of Robbie Coltrane). Merida’s actions inadvertently unleash chaos and fury in the family, and when she turns to an eccentric Witch for help, she is granted an ill-fated wish. The ensuing peril forces Merida to discover the meaning of true bravery in order to undo a beastly curse before it’s too late. Directed by Mark Andrews (“The Incredibles,” “Ratatouille,” “John Carter of Mars”) and Brenda Chapman ("The Lion King," "Prince of Egypt"), and produced by Katherine Sarafian (“Lifted,” “The Incredibles”), “Brave” is a grand adventure full of heart, memorable characters and the signature Pixar humour enjoyed by audiences of all ages.

BRAVE has topped the US box office taking $66.7m in its opening 3-day weekend.

BRAVE will be released by Disney-Pixar in Scotland on 3 August, and across the UK on 17 August.

 

 The stars of Disney-Pixar’s BRAVE were piped onto the red carpet as they celebrated the launch of BRAVE in the UK. Inspired by the rich heritage, myths and legends of Scottish history, the filmmakers are delighted to Premiere the film at the Edinburgh International Film Festival.

Attending from the film:

 Kevin McKidd (actor), Robbie Coltrane (actor), Kelly MacDonald (actor), Mark Andrews (director), Katherine Sarafian (producer),Patrick Doyle (composer), Julie Fowlis (musician)

Attending from the Festival: 

Chris Fujiwara (EIFF Artistic Director), Ken Hay (EIFF CEO), Ewen Bremner (Juror), EIFF Award Winners 

Other guests:

First Minister Alex Salmond, Cabinet Secretary Fiona Hyslop, Chairman of VisitScotland Mike

Cantlay, Brian Cox (actor), Kate Dickie (actor)

Iain Glen (actor), Douglas Henshall (actor), David Mackenzie (director), Stephen McCole (actor), Daniela Nardini (actor)

Location:  FESTIVAL THEATRE, EDINBURGH

Date: SATURDAY 30 JUNE

Alex Salmond, First Minister

Brian Cox

 Kelly MacDonald (actor) Craig Ferguson (Actor), Robbie Coltrane (actor), Kevin McKidd (actor)

 Kelly MacDonald (actor) Craig Ferguson (Actor), Robbie Coltrane (actor), Kevin McKidd (actor)

Craig Ferguson (Actor), Kelly MacDonald (actor) Robbie Coltrane (actor), Kevin McKidd (actor)

Kelly MacDonald (actor) Robbie Coltrane (actor), Kevin McKidd (actor)

Craig Ferguson (Actor), Robbie Coltrane (actor), Kelly MacDonald (actor), Kevin McKidd (actor), Mark Andrews (director), Katherine Sarafian (producer)

Craig Ferguson (Actor), Robbie Coltrane (actor), Kelly MacDonald (actor), Kevin McKidd (actor), Mark Andrews (director), Katherine Sarafian (producer)

Katherine Sarafian (producer), Craig Ferguson (Actor), Robbie Coltrane (actor), Kelly MacDonald (actor), Kevin McKidd (actor), Mark Andrews (director) 

Katherine Sarafian (producer), Craig Ferguson (Actor), Robbie Coltrane (actor), Kelly MacDonald (actor), Kevin McKidd (actor), Mark Andrews (director

 Craig Ferguson (Actor), Robbie Coltrane (actor), Kevin McKidd (actor),

Chris Fujiwara (EIFF Artistic Director)

Craig Ferguson (Actor) & Megan Wallace Cunningham,

Craig Ferguson (Actor) & Megan Wallace Cunningham

Tallia Storm

Tallia Storm

Fiona Hyslop, Cabinet Secretary 

Julie Fowlis (musician)

Julie Fowlis (musician)

Kate Dickie (actor)

Katherine Sarafian (producer),

Katherine Sarafian (producer),

Kelly MacDonald (actor)

Kelly MacDonald, Dougie Payne

Kevin McKidd (Actor)

Mark Andrews(Director) 

Mark Andrews(Director) and Family

Patrick Doyle (composer)

Robbie Coltrane (actor)

Ken Hay (EIFF CEO), EIFF, BRAVE premier

About the Edinburgh International Film Festival:

Established in 1947, 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 fuelled 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.

Notable films premiered in recent years have included: 35 SHOTS OF RUM, THE HURT LOCKER, MOON, FISH TANK, LET THE RIGHT ONE IN, SOMERS TOWN, MAN ON WIRE, CONTROL, KNOCKED UP, RATATOUILLE, LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE, AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH, TSOTSI, BILLY ELLIOT and AMORES PERROS.

EIFF is supported by Creative Scotland, the City of Edinburgh Council, EventScotland, the Scottish Government through the Edinburgh Festivals Expo Fund and the BFI.  EIFF is proud to be part of the Year of Creative Scotland, a Scottish Government initiative led in partnership by EventScotland, VisitScotland, Creative Scotland and VOCAL, which is spotlighting and celebrating Scotland’s cultural and creative strengths on a world stage.

The Centre for the Moving Image (CMI) was founded in 2010 with a vision to be at the forefront of film and the moving image in Scotland.  The CMI currently comprises the EIFF, Edinburgh Filmhouse and Edinburgh Film Guild and its aim is to lead, inspire, educate and entertain in the moving image space.  The CMI is currently developing an ambitious plan to create new businesses and initiatives in Scotland related to film thought and practice.