The 69th edition of the much reputed Edinburgh Film Festival is scheduled from June 17 – 28, 2015. The recent news from the corner is regarding the finalization of closing film in the festival. As per official reports, the festival will close with the screening of ‘Iona‘ a Scottish Film based on an island.

This will be the world premiere of ‘Iona‘ which is directed by Scott Graham. The film stars Ruth Negga, Douglas Henshall, Tom Brooke, Michelle Duncan, Ben Gallagher and Sorcha Groundsell in prominent roles.

‘Iona’ is Scott Graham’s second movie after the much successful flick ‘Shell’ which was released in 2012.

“I discovered many films and filmmakers at the Edinburgh International Film Festival. Edinburgh was my home all through my twenties and it was in venues like Filmhouse and the Cameo where I learned the value of the stories we tell and the emotions we share. I’m thrilled Iona will have its premiere here and doubly thrilled it will close the Festival. What an honour”, said Graham Scott when asked about the selection of ‘Iona’.

“We are thrilled to be closing this year’s Festival with Scott Graham’s lovely, moving and enthralling Iona. He is a striking cinematic talent and the film will wrap this year’s Festival in the perfect way”, said Mark Adams, the new artistic director of Edinburgh International Film Festival.