A huge weekend of free movie screenings is happening at Port Edgar marina in South Queensferry this summer - and Jaws is on the list.
Organised by Edinburgh International Film Festival, Film Fest on the Forth will take place across Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 June, from 10.00am-11.30pm each day.
The movies will include everything from blockbusters to aquatic-themed family favourites, as well as short film projects by local school pupils and a range of classic Scottish movies.
The screenings will be staged in an outdoor area on the banks of the Firth of Forth overlooking the three iconic bridges and can accommodate up to 1,000 film fans.
There will even be food and drink vendors on hand, including Johnnie Walker, Innis & Gunn, and Poco Prosecco,as well as nearby restaurants, Scott’s restaurant and Down the Hatch
Highlights include The BFG, Finding Nemo, The Little Mermaid, and even Jaws - the full programme will be released in April.
There will also be screenings of special archive material showing off Scotland’s amazing coasts and waters and a short film made by pupils celebrating the new Queensferry Crossing.
Film Fest on the Forth is a key part of Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters 2020; a year-long programme of events and activities, shining a spotlight on these elements of the landscape.
Russell Aitken, Managing Director of Port Edgar Marina said: “We are thrilled to be collaborating with EIFF in hosting this special open-air screening as part of Scotland’s Year of Coasts & Waters 2020.
"It’s an incredible initiative to be involved with and we look forward to welcoming families from across Scotland to showcase the stunning location of the marina.”
Rod White, Director of Programming at EIFF said: “It’s a great pleasure to present an amazing programme of films that we believe will bring audiences together in celebrating Scotland’s magnificent coasts and waters.
"From well-loved classics to slightly lesser known treasures and rarely seen footage of Scotland, each one of these films is a joy to behold, and to see them on a big screen by the water with the three iconic bridges in the background will be a very special experience indeed. And all for free! We are delighted to be working with our friends at Port Edgar Marina to bring our special event to South Queensferry, and look forward to seeing everyone in June."
Paul Bush OBE, Director of Events at VisitScotland, said: “We are delighted to be supporting Film Fest on the Forth as part of Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters 2020. Scotland offers the perfect stage for audiences to enjoy unique experiences and this special cinematic event will showcase classic films in a memorable outdoor setting.”
