The University of Edinburgh’s Old College quadrangle transformed into an open air cinema in August for a week-long series of film screenings. Image As well as enjoying the atmospheric surrounding of the Old College, festival-goers had the opportunity to bring a picnic and watch classic films under the stars on the quad lawn. Location map All screenings were preceded by short films made by students from the Edinburgh College of Art. Film in the Old College Quad was presented by the University in association with the Edinburgh International Film Festival and produced by Unique Events. The screenings took place Sunday 17 August - Saturday 23 August. Screenings Below is our complete list of screenings. University of Edinburgh Festivals on Facebook University of Edinburgh Festivals on Twitter Kids Matinee Shrek Sunday 17 August 2014, 12.15pm - 1.45pm University of Edinburgh Quadrangle Cert U, 90mins, 2001 - Free unticketed. Doors open 12:00pm. Love Stories One Day Sunday 17 August 2014, 7.00pm - 8.50pm University of Edinburgh Quadrangle Cert 12A, 107mins, 2011 - £5. Doors open 6:30pm. Amelie Sunday 17 August 2014, 9.15pm - 11.20pm University of Edinburgh Quadrangle Cert 15, 122mins, 2001 - £5. Doors open 9:00pm. Classics Night Whisky Galore Monday 18 August 2014, 7.00pm - 8.25pm University of Edinburgh Quadrangle Cert PG, 82mins, 1949 - £5. Doors open 6:30pm. Casablanca Monday 18 August 2014, 9.00pm - 10.45pm University of Edinburgh Quadrangle Cert U, 102mins, 1942 - £5. Doors open 8:35pm. Scottish Classic and Charity Screening Prime of Miss Jean Brodie Tuesday 19 August 2014, 7.00pm - 8.55pm University of Edinburgh Quadrangle Cert PG, 116mins, 1969 - FREE unticketed*. Doors open 6:30pm. Good Will Hunting Tuesday 19 August 2014, 9.20pm - 11.25pm University of Edinburgh Quadrangle Cert 15, 126mins, 1997 - £5. Doors open 9:05pm. To celebrate the life and work of the late Robin Williams, we hosted this special charity screening of Good Will Hunting in aid of SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health). Coen Brothers Night Fargo Wednesday 20 August 2014, 7.00pm - 8.40pm University of Edinburgh Quadrangle Cert 18, 98mins, 1996 - £5. Doors open 6:30pm. The Big Lebowski Wednesday 20 August 2014, 9.15pm - 11.15pm University of Edinburgh Quadrangle Cert 18, 117mins, 1998 - £5. Doors open 8:55pm. Alternative Edinburgh Restless Natives Thursday 21 August 2014, 7.00pm - 8.30pm University of Edinburgh Quadrangle Cert PG, 89mins, 1985 - £5. Doors open 6:30pm. Trainspotting Thursday 21 August 2014, 9.00pm - 10.35pm University of Edinburgh Quadrangle Cert 18, 94mins, 1996 - £5. Doors open 8:40pm. 80's Night The Breakfast Club Friday 22 August 2014, 7.00pm - 8.40pm University of Edinburgh Quadrangle Cert 15, 97mins, 1985 - £5. Doors open 6:30pm. Ghostbusters Friday 22 August 2014, 9.15pm - 11.00pm University of Edinburgh Quadrangle Cert PG, 105mins, 1984 - £5. Doors open 8:55pm. Kids Matinee How To Train Your Dragon Saturday 23 August 2014, 12.15pm - 1.55pm University of Edinburgh Quadrangle Cert PG, 98mins, 2010 - Free unticketed. Doors open 12:00pm. James Bond Night Goldfinger Saturday 23 August 2014, 7.00pm - 8.50pm University of Edinburgh Quadrangle Cert PG, 110mins, 1964 - £5. Doors open 6:30pm. Skyfall Saturday 23 August 2014, 9.20pm - 11.40pm University of Edinburgh Quadrangle Cert 12A, 143mins, 2012 - £5. Doors open 9:00pm. All screenings subject to license, terms and conditions apply. Document Film in the Old College Quad- Event Information & Terms and Conditions (266.69 KB / PDF) Related Links Film Studies Edinburgh International Film Festival website Unique Events website Scottish Association for Mental Health website This article was published on 2024-10-29