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Edinburgh’s iconic TV Festival is packing up and moving to Manchester, signaling the end of an era and sparking debate over industry elitism and accessibility. While the shift aims to cut costs and reinvest in training, critics worry it reflects a growing divide, especially for working-class creatives. Amid shrinking budgets and streaming giants’ dominance, the high cost of industry events remains a barrier for freelancers. But hope lies in Scotland’s new 2027 initiative, backed by the government, designed to revive the spirit of collaboration and discovery that once defined the festival — keeping the creative pipeline alive between fringe and screen.

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