Edinburgh Short Film Festival

15/09/2026

Iberodocs returns with another programme of shorts!

The journey is a passage and reflection, a departure and arrival. In the selection of short films journeys cross the border between life and death, between self and others, between vibrant stories and attentive ears and between intergenerational rituals.

More info on below:

Shorts Programme

14/09/2026

Iberodocs is back with another programme of shorts:

In The Sea programme, the sea is a space of reflection and encounters. A space in which we can understand ourselves and the personal and physical landscapes we inhabit.
More info on below:

Shorts Programme

26/08/2026

What if a film festival could make your negative review disappear simply by changing your film from “Selected” to “Not Selected”?

It happened to me.

I’d travelled abroad to attend a festival, won my category, and later left a respectful but negative review of my experience.

Then the review disappeared.

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Filmmakers and ethically driven festival organisers are both welcome.

25/08/2026

The MiraBan Post Production Film Fund has been created to support independent filmmakers in need of professional post-production assistance.


The fund includes:
• A post-production support package valued £5,000, including access to experienced creative and technical collaborators from post through to DCP-ready delivery
• Festival promotion & distribution strategy course kit
• An official theatrical screening in London as part of the MiraBan UK Film Awards

https://mirabanukfilmawards.co.uk/post-production-fund

19/08/2026

Voices With Impact are looking for film proposals on the topic of
mental health. They are offering ten $7.5k USD production grants to
create 5 minute films exploring the topic of Sanctuary.

Deadline: September 14, 2026 Midnight

https://artopeningminds.org/voices-with-impact/production-grant/open-not-selected

22/07/2026

The Scottish Q***r International Film Festival, affectionately known as SQIFF, is
looking for Trustees!
This is an exciting and unique opportunity to support Scotland's
q***r film festival as it works towards securing Multi-Year Funding and long-term
sustainability through core funding.
SQIFF's Trustees will play a vital role in ensuring the
charity fulfils its core purpose and operates in line with its vision, mission, and values;
supporting and challenging the core team to help Scottish Q***r International Film Festival flourish.

Application details at the following site:

https://www.sqiff.org/sqiff-trustee-call-out-2026/

17/07/2026

Before paying another submission fee, what if you could check a festival’s credibility, score, event type and awards policy — and discover which festivals are actually the best fit for your film?

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📅 22 July 2026 ⏰ 5:00 PM UK time
🎁 Attendees receive free credits
Register for the free webinar here: https://forms.gle/AzZdZ3bvvoddFqF87
Save your place through the link in the comment section!

21/06/2026

🎬 Submissions are now officially CLOSED!

A huge thank you to everyone who submitted their short film. We’re incredibly grateful for the passion, creativity and hard work you’ve shared with us! ❤️

20/06/2026

Shiny are the leading Awards worldwide for emerging & diverse filmmakers who want to work in advertising production. We're currently taking submissions for the London Shiny Awards held at the offices of industry giant, Omnicom Production on July 29th in London.

Entries must be under 5 mins runtime, but can be absolutely any genre including social content, spec ads, music videos & micro shorts

Directors can never have worked with budgets over £$€ 50k

Deadline is July 19th

Emerging filmmakers get their free entry by entering SCOUTSS as the discount code on the entry form.

https://www.shinydirectors.com/shop/

NB: only 1 entry per director please. There are only 50 of these free entries on offer worldwide and when they're gone, they're gone, so enter ASAP!

19/06/2026

LAST CHANCE to enter the 2026 Edinburgh Short Film Festival

BIFA Qualifying, with awards for Best Short Film, Best Animation and Best Scottish Short as well as inclusion on our international touring programme.

FINAL Deadline is TONIGHT!

https://www.edinburghshortfilmfestival.com/call-for-entries-filmmakers/