Amber Wilkinson

Fipresci jury 2016

Amber Wilkinson is a film critic based in Edinburgh, Scotland. She is the co-founder and editorial director of Eye For Film, helping it grow into a leading UK publication specialising in independent film and world cinema. A graduate of the University of Leeds, she has worked in the newspaper industry for more than 20 years as an editor and writer. Her work has been published in the Scottish Daily Record, Filmmaker Magazine, Sunday Mail and other publications. Amber has also tutored young journalists, including critics’ workshops at Tallinn Film Festival. She has served on festival juries including San Sebastian, Seattle, Tallinn and Gijón.