Edinburgh Film Festival’s Paul Ridd on Rebuilding a Legacy, Elevating New Voices and Turning the Fringe Into an Asset

Two weeks before the Edinburgh International Film Festival kicks off its 78th edition, Festival Director and CEO Paul Ridd seemed almost at ease. “We’re not in the eye of the storm,” he said, “but we’re sort of circling it.” Since taking the helm in late 2023, alongside festival producer Emma Boa, Ridd has overseen a […]