Scottish International Fantastic Arts Network

05/09/2026

Hey ho animation students and animation newbies.

We’re delighted to welcome Moho as a supporter of SI-FAN 2027. Moho will sponsor our Best Student or Debut Animation Award, with the winning filmmaker receiving a Moho Pro 14 license.

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11/08/2026

Edinburgh. You are in for a treat with this cryptid comedy extravaganza.

07/07/2026

Do you want to be part of the story for SI-FAN 2027 and the fastest-growing genre festival in the UK? SI-FAN will return to Edinburgh in the spring of 2027 with a brand new programme.

Submissions are now open for SI-FAN 2027 via Filmfreeway. Find out more about the festival via https://www.si-fan.org/

Escape To SI-FAN

20/05/2026

We have a brand new award category for SI-FAN 2027. Best Student Film, kindly sponsored by

Early bird deadline is 31st May.

Submit now via Filmfreeway.

https://filmfreeway.com/SI-FAN

07/05/2026

We've just wrapped our biggest festival edition yet. Want to be a part of 2027? Submissions are currently open via Filmfreeway with the early bird deadline the end of this month. Find out more at https://filmfreeway.com/SI-FAN

06/05/2026

Tying up some loose ends of the SI-FAN 2026 Film Festival and we can finally reveal the winners of the Best Scottish Short Film, sponsored by No Drama, Best Animation and the Grand Jury Prize.

A big thanks to our sponsor and all the judges.

04/05/2026

Hanging out with monsters in a Cold War bunker as you do on a bank holiday Monday.

03/05/2026

02/05/2026

Get ready for the Thai supernatural comedy sensation A Useful Ghost, which makes its Scottish premiere this evening at 20:35

02/05/2026

Day one was a blast!