About the Festival
The Edinburgh International Television Festival is the essential annual event for everyone working in television. Shaping the future of our industry by debating the key issues of the day, the Festival opens doors to learn from the best in the business and build relationships within the TV community. Engaging, vibrant and fun, EITF is a sociable experience that celebrates success and is committed to the development of new talent.
Founded in 1976 and now in its 34th successful year the Festival is held annually over the August bank holiday weekend (22-24 August 2008) at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre.
Featuring prominent industry voices the Festival is packed with over 50 individual sessions covering the most pertinent issues facing the industry from policy to programme making.
The wide ranging programme involves keynote lectures, preview screenings, masterclasses, interviews and networking parties which make for a stimulating Festival weekend.
The Festival is attended by over 2000 delegates UK and international delegates representing the full spectrum of the industry including controllers, commissioners, producers, directors, marketers, new media companies, distributors and press.
This website provides more information about MGEITF - including the Latest news and Festival Highlights .
