The Sunday Herald - If you see only one

IF YOU SEE ONLY ONE SCOTTISH FILM STARRING A BUNCH OF PEOPLE YOU'VE NEVER HEARD OF ... SEE RUNNING IN TRAFFIC

Alan Morrison, Arts Editor of the Sunday Herald

"Actually, the actor Kenneth Cranham is in it for a couple of scenes, and you've probably heard of him. But otherwise this is one of the real talent-spotting finds of the festival. It's about birth, death and all the messy bits of life crammed in between, as a network of characters face up to financial debts to the council or drug-dealers and emotional debts to family or friends. The stand-out performance comes from actor-writer-producer Bryan Larkin, who has the uncanny ability to let his character's past experiences and present turmoil play on his face without having to utter a word. In fact, the whole film has an intense less-is-more aesthetic that's really affecting. Director Dale Corbett and producers Marc Twynholm and Abigail Howkins have picked up umpteen Bafta Scotland awards for short films, but this feature debut takes them to the next level."

British Gala, June 22, 9.25pm, Cineworld; June 26, 9pm, Cineworld

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Running in Traffic Red Carpet Premiere

EIFF is always a starry affair, but it helps to know who you can expect to see at screenings. This year's line-up of Gala screenings sees filmmakers and actors from around the globe grace the red carpet.
Don’t forget that after each of these screenings there will be a Q&A with those in attendance, so you get a chance to hear from those involved in the film.
All of the red carpet events take place at Cineworld. Be sure to get there early to get the best view of the stars!