Geoff, I'm going for sure. And I'm paying too. I've managed to blag tickets off the festival organisers in the past but to keep it gong, I gladly pay now.
Count me in. Serious, definite and assuredly. The girlfriend's even planned on going to her parents for the weekend. I kind of know what a couple of the mooted pictures are (the good thing about the fest is, they often have pictures one or t'other of the organizers don't lke, but they play them anyway). This year Alan Jones told me although he didn't like the pictures all that much, "vampires" and "werewolves" may well turn up. Which is all I'll say.
Also, expect a few Tartan films. They're the patron saints of the festival.
The earlier you get tickets, the nearer to the front you get. However, word of warning: it's in the Odeon West End in Leicester Square this yar (not the huge premiere venure, the smaller one) so if you're booking, request as close to the center as possible as side seats are hideous to watch films on there.
Charlie - unfortunately, I'm moved in with the lass now, and we're moving again before July. But God knows where or how big. I'll keep you posted, but it might be better to take up Andrew's offer.