Edinburgh TV Festival
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A Festival For All 🧡 50 Years of the TV Festival 1976-2026
Join Us: 25-28 August 2026 📺
Join Us: 25-28 August 2026 📺
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We're looking for:
🏆 Inspiring decisions, removing barriers for underrepresented groups.
🏆 A company culture supporting diversity and inclusion.
🏆 Specific programmes bringing new perspectives to the screen.
Apply before 12 December to receive 50% off individual entries! 🔗 bit.ly/NVAS2026
🏆 Inspiring decisions, removing barriers for underrepresented groups.
🏆 A company culture supporting diversity and inclusion.
🏆 Specific programmes bringing new perspectives to the screen.
Apply before 12 December to receive 50% off individual entries! 🔗 bit.ly/NVAS2026
November 18, 2025 at 10:02 AM
We're looking for:
🏆 Inspiring decisions, removing barriers for underrepresented groups.
🏆 A company culture supporting diversity and inclusion.
🏆 Specific programmes bringing new perspectives to the screen.
Apply before 12 December to receive 50% off individual entries! 🔗 bit.ly/NVAS2026
🏆 Inspiring decisions, removing barriers for underrepresented groups.
🏆 A company culture supporting diversity and inclusion.
🏆 Specific programmes bringing new perspectives to the screen.
Apply before 12 December to receive 50% off individual entries! 🔗 bit.ly/NVAS2026
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🔦 Award Spotlight!
The Indie Impact Award goes to the UK indie that’s doing the most to impact the industry by making it open and accessible to all.
The Indie Impact Award goes to the UK indie that’s doing the most to impact the industry by making it open and accessible to all.
November 18, 2025 at 10:02 AM
🔦 Award Spotlight!
The Indie Impact Award goes to the UK indie that’s doing the most to impact the industry by making it open and accessible to all.
The Indie Impact Award goes to the UK indie that’s doing the most to impact the industry by making it open and accessible to all.
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Taking place on 12 March 2026, the New Voice Awards is dedicated to celebrating new and emerging creatives, helping them develop the skills they need to make their voices heard.
Early Bird deadline is 12 December - enter before then and receive 50% off individual entries! 🔗 bit.ly/NVAs2026
Early Bird deadline is 12 December - enter before then and receive 50% off individual entries! 🔗 bit.ly/NVAs2026
November 11, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Taking place on 12 March 2026, the New Voice Awards is dedicated to celebrating new and emerging creatives, helping them develop the skills they need to make their voices heard.
Early Bird deadline is 12 December - enter before then and receive 50% off individual entries! 🔗 bit.ly/NVAs2026
Early Bird deadline is 12 December - enter before then and receive 50% off individual entries! 🔗 bit.ly/NVAs2026
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- Have you received your first credit as a director, writer, or presenter in 2025?
- Had a year of breakthrough success with your social channel?
- Are you part of an indie that's making the industry more accessible by bringing new perspectives to the screen?
... Then we want to hear from YOU! 🫵
- Had a year of breakthrough success with your social channel?
- Are you part of an indie that's making the industry more accessible by bringing new perspectives to the screen?
... Then we want to hear from YOU! 🫵
November 11, 2025 at 11:30 AM
- Have you received your first credit as a director, writer, or presenter in 2025?
- Had a year of breakthrough success with your social channel?
- Are you part of an indie that's making the industry more accessible by bringing new perspectives to the screen?
... Then we want to hear from YOU! 🫵
- Had a year of breakthrough success with your social channel?
- Are you part of an indie that's making the industry more accessible by bringing new perspectives to the screen?
... Then we want to hear from YOU! 🫵
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The New Voice Awards are BACK! 🏆 We're on the search for the best new voices in television.
November 11, 2025 at 11:30 AM
The New Voice Awards are BACK! 🏆 We're on the search for the best new voices in television.
This lot are, and have always been, 100% faithful...
November 7, 2025 at 3:33 PM
This lot are, and have always been, 100% faithful...
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Special thank you to the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) for supporting the event. 💛
November 6, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Special thank you to the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) for supporting the event. 💛
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Yesterday the doors of Conway Hall opened for another fantastic AHTV event. Thank you to all those that attended - it was a day full of fruitful discussion, practical advice and, of course, great television! 📚
November 6, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Yesterday the doors of Conway Hall opened for another fantastic AHTV event. Thank you to all those that attended - it was a day full of fruitful discussion, practical advice and, of course, great television! 📚
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One week until AHTV 2025! 🎓
This year’s event includes:
💛 Insights from top commissioners
💛 Latest innovations in digital content creation
💛 Keynote lecture from best selling author, British historian and broadcaster Tracy Borman OBE
... and much more!
This year’s event includes:
💛 Insights from top commissioners
💛 Latest innovations in digital content creation
💛 Keynote lecture from best selling author, British historian and broadcaster Tracy Borman OBE
... and much more!
October 29, 2025 at 9:48 AM
One week until AHTV 2025! 🎓
This year’s event includes:
💛 Insights from top commissioners
💛 Latest innovations in digital content creation
💛 Keynote lecture from best selling author, British historian and broadcaster Tracy Borman OBE
... and much more!
This year’s event includes:
💛 Insights from top commissioners
💛 Latest innovations in digital content creation
💛 Keynote lecture from best selling author, British historian and broadcaster Tracy Borman OBE
... and much more!
🔦 Job Spotlight!
Marketing & Communications Manager
Deadline: 31 October
We're looking for an experienced Marketing and Communications Manager to join our Festival team.
Marketing & Communications Manager
Deadline: 31 October
We're looking for an experienced Marketing and Communications Manager to join our Festival team.
October 23, 2025 at 10:33 AM
🔦 Job Spotlight!
Marketing & Communications Manager
Deadline: 31 October
We're looking for an experienced Marketing and Communications Manager to join our Festival team.
Marketing & Communications Manager
Deadline: 31 October
We're looking for an experienced Marketing and Communications Manager to join our Festival team.
Before he was in the castle fighting traitors 🕵️ David Olusoga spoke to the Edinburgh TV Festival about British television's London-centric culture.
October 23, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Before he was in the castle fighting traitors 🕵️ David Olusoga spoke to the Edinburgh TV Festival about British television's London-centric culture.
🚀 We’re hiring! The Edinburgh TV Festival & TV Foundation are expanding our teams. 🧵
October 21, 2025 at 1:26 PM
🚀 We’re hiring! The Edinburgh TV Festival & TV Foundation are expanding our teams. 🧵
25-28 August 2026. 📺 🧡
October 2, 2025 at 11:49 AM
25-28 August 2026. 📺 🧡
Still not over the Festival blues? Relive the Edinburgh TV Festival 2025 on our YouTube channel!
📺 Now streaming:
- Trump vs The Media
- Adolescence Masterclass
- In Conversation: Charlie Brooker
New releases every week.
🔔 Subscribe to be the first to know: www.youtube.com/@EdinburghTVFest
📺 Now streaming:
- Trump vs The Media
- Adolescence Masterclass
- In Conversation: Charlie Brooker
New releases every week.
🔔 Subscribe to be the first to know: www.youtube.com/@EdinburghTVFest
September 30, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Still not over the Festival blues? Relive the Edinburgh TV Festival 2025 on our YouTube channel!
📺 Now streaming:
- Trump vs The Media
- Adolescence Masterclass
- In Conversation: Charlie Brooker
New releases every week.
🔔 Subscribe to be the first to know: www.youtube.com/@EdinburghTVFest
📺 Now streaming:
- Trump vs The Media
- Adolescence Masterclass
- In Conversation: Charlie Brooker
New releases every week.
🔔 Subscribe to be the first to know: www.youtube.com/@EdinburghTVFest
Thanks to the team who kept us moving and grooving all week long, our official music partners, Audio Network 🎶 🕺
August 25, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Thanks to the team who kept us moving and grooving all week long, our official music partners, Audio Network 🎶 🕺
Weekend Update 🚨
August 22, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Weekend Update 🚨
The landmark 50th James MacTaggart Memorial Lecture will be given by James Harding, Editor-in-Chief of The Observer and founder of Tortoise Media.
Stream it live at 18:15 TONIGHT 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=94W9...
Stream it live at 18:15 TONIGHT 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=94W9...
August 20, 2025 at 1:38 PM
The landmark 50th James MacTaggart Memorial Lecture will be given by James Harding, Editor-in-Chief of The Observer and founder of Tortoise Media.
Stream it live at 18:15 TONIGHT 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=94W9...
Stream it live at 18:15 TONIGHT 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=94W9...
The nominees are in — now it’s your turn! Guess the TV Moment of the Year nominees from the emojis, then cast your official vote.
You have until tomorrow at 10am to vote for your pick to take the crown 👉 thetvfestival.com/tv-moment/
You have until tomorrow at 10am to vote for your pick to take the crown 👉 thetvfestival.com/tv-moment/
August 19, 2025 at 3:46 PM
The nominees are in — now it’s your turn! Guess the TV Moment of the Year nominees from the emojis, then cast your official vote.
You have until tomorrow at 10am to vote for your pick to take the crown 👉 thetvfestival.com/tv-moment/
You have until tomorrow at 10am to vote for your pick to take the crown 👉 thetvfestival.com/tv-moment/
The Edinburgh TV Festival is more than just sessions! Catch up with old friends, or make new connections at our Festival events.
Here's what we've got planned. ↓
Here's what we've got planned. ↓
August 14, 2025 at 2:03 PM
The Edinburgh TV Festival is more than just sessions! Catch up with old friends, or make new connections at our Festival events.
Here's what we've got planned. ↓
Here's what we've got planned. ↓
Here’s your guide to Accessibility at the Festival:
EICC Access Information 👉 www.eicc.co.uk/visiting/dis...
Festival Accessibility Guide 👉 www.thetvfestival.com/policies/acc...
EICC Access Information 👉 www.eicc.co.uk/visiting/dis...
Festival Accessibility Guide 👉 www.thetvfestival.com/policies/acc...
August 11, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Here’s your guide to Accessibility at the Festival:
EICC Access Information 👉 www.eicc.co.uk/visiting/dis...
Festival Accessibility Guide 👉 www.thetvfestival.com/policies/acc...
EICC Access Information 👉 www.eicc.co.uk/visiting/dis...
Festival Accessibility Guide 👉 www.thetvfestival.com/policies/acc...
📲 Your Festival, Your Way!
Make the most of your Edinburgh TV Festival experience with our official app.
With the app, you can:
✨ Build your personalised schedule
✨ Join live Q&As in real time
✨ Network with fellow delegates
✨ Follow along with live captions
thetvfestival.com/festivalapp
Make the most of your Edinburgh TV Festival experience with our official app.
With the app, you can:
✨ Build your personalised schedule
✨ Join live Q&As in real time
✨ Network with fellow delegates
✨ Follow along with live captions
thetvfestival.com/festivalapp
August 11, 2025 at 3:07 PM
📲 Your Festival, Your Way!
Make the most of your Edinburgh TV Festival experience with our official app.
With the app, you can:
✨ Build your personalised schedule
✨ Join live Q&As in real time
✨ Network with fellow delegates
✨ Follow along with live captions
thetvfestival.com/festivalapp
Make the most of your Edinburgh TV Festival experience with our official app.
With the app, you can:
✨ Build your personalised schedule
✨ Join live Q&As in real time
✨ Network with fellow delegates
✨ Follow along with live captions
thetvfestival.com/festivalapp
From “OMG did that just happen?!” 😱 to “I can’t stop laughing” 🤣
The shortlist for TV Moment of the Year is HERE.
Your fave deserves your vote. See the full shortlist 👉 thetvfestival.com/tv-moment/
The shortlist for TV Moment of the Year is HERE.
Your fave deserves your vote. See the full shortlist 👉 thetvfestival.com/tv-moment/
August 11, 2025 at 12:15 PM
From “OMG did that just happen?!” 😱 to “I can’t stop laughing” 🤣
The shortlist for TV Moment of the Year is HERE.
Your fave deserves your vote. See the full shortlist 👉 thetvfestival.com/tv-moment/
The shortlist for TV Moment of the Year is HERE.
Your fave deserves your vote. See the full shortlist 👉 thetvfestival.com/tv-moment/
TV isn’t confined to the box anymore, it’s becoming immersive, playable, and interactive.
From Eurovision to Hell’s Kitchen on Roblox and Rap Game UK on Fortnite, broadcasters are building digital worlds where Gen Z audiences already live.
From Eurovision to Hell’s Kitchen on Roblox and Rap Game UK on Fortnite, broadcasters are building digital worlds where Gen Z audiences already live.
August 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
TV isn’t confined to the box anymore, it’s becoming immersive, playable, and interactive.
From Eurovision to Hell’s Kitchen on Roblox and Rap Game UK on Fortnite, broadcasters are building digital worlds where Gen Z audiences already live.
From Eurovision to Hell’s Kitchen on Roblox and Rap Game UK on Fortnite, broadcasters are building digital worlds where Gen Z audiences already live.