David Trueba, director of ‘On this Side of the World’
As always, it was a great pleasure to travel to Edinburgh to present ‘On this Side of the World’. The discussion was very interesting, with... Read More
Carol Rodríguez Colás, director of ‘Chavalas’
It has been a fantastic experience to see the reaction of the audience in Edinburgh towards the screening of the film ‘Chavalas’. It has been... Read More
Santiago Bertrán, BA Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Warwick
I was honored to attend the Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival in its 9th edition – this year in person, back at the magical site of... Read More
Mariana Barassi, director of ‘Crónica de una tormenta’
I am infinitely grateful for your invitation to be part of your festival and to be able to show the film to such a wonderful... Read More
José Cano, director of ‘A Conversation with Spain’
It has been a great few days in Edinburgh. I want to thank you and all the festival team for your kindness towards me and... Read More
Professor Duncan Wheeler, Chair of Spanish Studies and Director of International Activities
A delightful opportunity to savour Spanish cinema with friends old and new in the centre of Edinburgh, a welcome antidote to challenging times. Expert programming... Read More
Guillermo Benet, director of ‘The Blameless’
The ‘Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival’ has been a great experience. It is a close festival where the contact with the audience is maximized. It also... Read More
Bernabé Rico, director of ‘El inconveniente’
VIP treatment, great audience & curated films shown in a 1st class venue. That is all you can ask from a film festival and the... Read More
Marta Díaz de Lope, director of Hopelessly Devout
The fact is that my visit to the Edinburgh festival has been a very good experience, both because of the way I was treated in... Read More
Jon Garaño, director of Handia
It was a pleasure for me to inaugurate the ESFF2018 with our film Handía. The screening in Edinburgh’s Filmhouse was perfect (in terms of the... Read More
Lorenzo Silva, writer
My impression of the Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival could not be better. Good organisation, good location, two screenings with the auditorium completely full, more than... Read More
Rod White, Head of Filmhouse cinema
The festival continued to attract a new audience to Filmhouse, connecting with Edinburgh’s Spanish community. 17% of customers attending ESFF in 2016 had never attended Filmhouse before... Read More
Diego Gallegos, Michelin Star Chef
A great experience to be able to talk about the concept of sustainability outside Spain. I had a great time, the audience was magnificent and the films well... Read More
Lara Izaguirre, director of ‘An Autumn Without Berlin’
Returning to Edinburgh to this festival has been for me one of the best surprises of my year. Here I have found a team of passionate people... Read More
Diego Mas Trelles, director of ‘Sex, Maracas and Chihuahuas’
The Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival is a great platform to promote Spanish Cinema as it shows films that would otherwise never reach the Scottish public. A fantastic... Read More
Paula Ortiz, director of ‘The Bride’
It is an honour to be able to come to Edinburgh and show my work here. You are a wonderful team and I hope you keep your... Read More
LINCS department of Heriot-Watt University
The LINCS (Languages and Intercultural Studies) department of Heriot-Watt University participated as a supporter of the Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival in its 3rd edition. We... Read More
Professor Gustavo San Román from St Andrews University
It was a pleasure to attend the ESFF this year, and to present, and lead a Question and Answer session with Uruguayan Director Alvaro Brechner... Read More
Prof. Nuria Capdevila from Exeter University
The festival is a key milestone in my impact strategy. By providing a forum to engage with audiences and film practitioners, the festival is instrumental... Read More
Rosie Crerar, Screen Officer at Creative Scotland
The Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival offers a diverse, innovative and exciting programme of film and events. The festival provides a platform to showcase some of... Read More
Eduardo Rodríguez (Co-director of SALT)
Our experience with the first edition of ESFF could not have been better. Besides being very happy to be part of a successful project, cooperation... Read More
Georgina Harris 1B Student at The University of Edinburgh (Volunteer during the ESFF)
I’m really glad that I got the opportunity to volunteer at ESFF as it really opened my eyes as to how large and active the... Read More
Francis Keep, Spanish 4th year at The University of Edinburgh (attended In a Foreign Land)
Through the Spanish film festival’s extensive links with Edinburgh University, a classmate and I were provided with the hugely enriching opportunity to interview the renown... Read More
Ian Irwing (attended Mugaritz)
I had no idea this festival was kicking off, but it sounds like a great initiative and I hope it will continue!”
St Dominic’s Primary (attended Tad, the Lost Explorer and the animation workshop)
The teachers and the children thoroughly enjoyed their day and all the experiences .We look forward to hearing from you if you are running anything... Read More
Heriots (attended 15 Years and a Day)
Perfect for our pupils and the new N4 national exam (internal value added unit assessment) when they have to speak & write about a film”.... Read More
Richard Bath (Scotsman food critic, attended Mugaritz)
The Mugaritz event, which formed part of the Spanish Film Festival, was one which genuine foodies greatly enjoyed. Not only was the hour-long documentary on... Read More
