This weekend, Film

The oldest continually running film festival in the world, the EIFF draws on its prestige to consistently present abundant programmes of new features, documentaries, retrospectives, shorts, panel discussions and educational workshops, with a few high profile premieres thrown in for good measure.

A collection of four short films made by refugee and asylum seekers.

Shortlisted screenings, masterclasses, question and answer sessions, special guest speakers, hubs, an award ceremony and more.

A number of documentaries and footage shot at the zoo over the years, to mark its centenary.

An exhibition tracing the imagined history of a teak bed found in a Singapore junk shop back to the tree from which it was made, incorporating photographs, prints, collages and an award-winning short film.

This annual week-long festival of arts and cultural events and activities celebrates the contribution of refugees to our communities and promotes better understanding of why people seek sanctuary.

• Directed by: Richard Jones
• Written by: Verdi

Verdi's interpretation of Shakespeare's story of the impecunious knight.

Filmic-inclined kids can learn how to make music and reportage videos with this educational project, support by Yoko Ono.

A live performance starring Elna Garana and Roberto Alagna.

Rory McEwen (1932–1982) had at least three careers: folksinger, television presenter and visual artist. In the latter case he made installations, memorable images of flowers and also collaborated with Joseph Beuys on a short film for the 1970 Edinburgh Festival. This show features a sculptural environment that McEwen made…