Edinburgh International Film Festival to collaborate with Festival Fringe

The EIFF will run from August 15 to August 21 (David Cheskin/PA)

The Edinburgh International Film Festival has announced it will collaborate with the Edinburgh Festival Fringe to “tap into creative energy” with new venues.

The 77th edition of the Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) will take place between August 15 and 21 this year, with “non-traditional” venues among those being used to show films.