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James McAvoy to premiere directorial debut at Glasgow Film Festival

The Scottish actor will bring this year’s festival to a close with the UK premiere of California Schemin’.

Evening Standard · Feb 13

Glasgow Film Theatre board members resign after Israeli boycott decision

Several board members at the Glasgow Film Theatre have resigned over the cinema's decision not to back the full boycott of products and companies…

The National (Scotland) · May 30, 2025

Glasgow Film Theatre decides to not endorse Israel boycott movement

Glasgow Film announced on Thursday that it wouldn’t fully endorse either the BDS movement or the Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and…

The National (Scotland) · May 29, 2025

Hundreds urge Scottish cinema to back boycott against Israeli 'apartheid'

A LEADING hospitality union has called for a movie theatre to boycott Israeli and Israeli-linked produce.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 17, 2025

McAvoy to receive outstanding contribution award at hometown film festival

Glasgow-born McAvoy is perhaps best known for role as Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men movie series.

Evening Standard · Feb 12, 2025

Scottish stars James McAvoy and Jack Lowden to appear at Glasgow Film Festival

THE star-studded line-up features Scottish actors James McAvoy, Jack Lowden, Tilda Swinton and Martin Compston...

The National (Scotland) · Jan 21, 2025

James McAvoy to talk at Glasgow Film Festival

The festival runs from February 26 to March 9.

Evening Standard · Jan 21, 2025

Glasgow Film Festival announces special events

GLASGOW Film Festival has released its 2025 programme, with a project produced by legendary director Ken Loach set to premiere ...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 11, 2024

Union representation for independent cinema workers in 'Scottish first'

A SCOTTISH cinema has recognised trade union representation for its workers in what is thought to be a first for the country.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 10, 2023

8 Glasgow Film Festival picks including Paul Mezcal flick and Winnie the Pooh horror

Taking place in Glasgow in March from the 1st until the 12th, the organisers of the 19th Glasgow Film Festival (GFF) have revealed this year's programme of films and events – with films featuring Oscar-nominated Paul Mezcal and homegrown star Kelly MacDonald.

Glasgow Live · Jan 25, 2023