The 78th Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) will open with Eva Victor's acclaimed comedy drama Sorry, Baby.
Victor's first directorial feature premiered at this year's Sundance Film Festival, where she won the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award.
Barry Jenkins has produced the film for A24. Jenkins previously won the Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay for Moonlight (2016). He also produced Charlotte Wells' directorial debut Aftersun (2022).
Victor also stars alongside Blink Twice (2024) and Mickey 17 (2025) actress Naomi Ackie, and Academy Award nominee Lucas Hedges.
The synopsis reads “Something bad happened to Agnes (Eva Victor) but life goes on… for everyone around her, at least. When a beloved friend visits her, Agnes starts to realise just how stuck she has been, and begins to work out how to move forward.”
Sorry, Baby will also be screened as part of Directors' Fortnight at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. It will subsequently be released this year by Picturehouse Entertainment in the UK.
In a statement, EIFF Director Paul Ridd said “This is a film that completely floored us. Its witty and moving script and formal confidence is married to heartbreaking performances from a wonderful cast, and it signals Eva Victor as a major talent on screen and behind the camera. The film's fierce, uncompromising spirit and independence perfectly aligns with EIFF.”
Sara Frain, Distribution and Marketing Director at Picturehouse, added “EIFF is renowned for its commitment to showcasing distinct new voices in cinema. Eva Victor's Sorry, Baby is a shining example of this, marking the emergence of a remarkable talent. We are delighted to be the opening film, serving as a launch pad to bring this unique and sharply humorous film to UK audiences.”
The Edinburgh International Film Festival runs from August 14 to August 20, 2025.
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