The festival said in a statement Wednesday that Kristy Matheson is leaving her role as Creative Director.

The CMIs physical cinema sites Filmhouse Cinema in Edinburgh and Belmont Filmhouse in Aberdeen also shut their doors.

Staff members working at all three organizations were made redundant.

Paul Mescal and Charlotte Wells

Actor Paul Mescal and Charlotte Wells at the Edinburgh Film Festival in August 2022.Euan Cherry/Getty Images

Created in 1947, the Edinburgh Film Festival celebrated its 75th year in 2022.

Red carpet screenings included Charlotte Wellss Cannes breakoutAftersun.

‘The Kings of Kings’