Students of film can learn about the creative teams behind the films in a series of discussions at this year’s Film Festival. Guests include Gillo Pontecorvo, director of The Battle of Algiers, on August 13; Buck Henry, script writer of The Graduate (“Are you trying to seduce me, Mrs Robinson?”), on August 17 and 20; Howard Shore, soundtrack composer for Seven and Crash, August 20; and Kristi Zea, production designer on Silence of the Lambs, August 23. Tickets Pounds 9, concessions Pounds 4. Further information on 0131 229 2550.
