The Circuit

The new, improved Edinburgh fest has picked their jury and announced more money for Best Brit Film prize.

Prez of this year's Michael Powell Jury is actor Danny Huston ("The Constant Gardner" and, of course, "30 Days of Night"). 

With him, "Zidane" producer Sigurjon Sighvatsson, "The End of Mr. Y" author Scarlett Thomas, and "Nip/Tuck" actor Joely Richardson.

In a statement, Huston said he was thrilled to be a part of a fest that his father, John Huston, described as "the only festival worth a damn."

The Michael Powell Award this year increases to 20,000 from 5000, due in no small part to love from the UK Film Council.