Once again, SQIFF and Porty Pride are teaming up to bring you an eclectic mix of queer short films. This edition celebrates multi-cultural intersections in queer cinema. The first film, Who Will Be Remembered Here, is a brave tale of reclaiming history against the backdrop of rural Scotland. Next is Dissonance which follows a […]
Want to see what the Queer Filmmakers Group made last month, and help shape what thousands of festival-goers will see this autumn? Join The Queer Filmmaker’s Group in a creative and practical session making the official festival trailer for the 2026 edition of the Scottish Queer International Film Festival! Working as a group, we […]
SQIFF are excited to announce another collaboration with the Social Hub for this year’s Pride Hub event. This year we are celebrating the 20th anniversary of a queer, South Asian classic set right here in Glasgow, Nina’s Heavenly Delights. The film follows Nina’s return to her hometown of Glasgow to save her late father’s struggling […]
Looking to find collaborators, crew, or just more queer people to talk about film with? Join the Queer Filmmaker’s Group for an Industry Speed Dating session and get to know other LGBTQIA+ film workers in Scotland! In classic speed dating fashion, participants will have 5 minutes to connect with another film worker before moving […]
This film contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy. This screening of Bouchra is hosted by SQIFF, and will have an introduction from SQIFF Programmer, Huss, which will be accompanied by text backing slides for accessibility. The film itself will be screened with Descriptive Subtitles. We have a Reduced Rate ticket […]
Queer Families and welcomes you to the 3rd year of this fun family film event! With short films for children and LGBTIQ+ families and community. A relaxed film event hosted by the Queer Families community group. Join us for short films, snacks and creative activities for all ages around storytelling, film, and community! In […]
This screening will have an introduction and be followed by a Q&A with Reconnection director Amy Helena, moderated by BSL Film Club co-programmer Charlie Little. BSL Film Club are delighted to be collaborating with Scottish Queer International Film Festival (SQIFF) on a partnership screening with Filmhouse. BSL Film Club is Deaf Action’s monthly community screening, programmed by […]
Want to learn how to create a safer and more considered set when it comes to intimacy in queer film? Join the Queer Filmmakers' Group for a special session on queer Intimacy Coordination in film, with guest speaker Ian West. Ian West is a Glasgow-based intimacy coordinator who brings a unique blend of sensitivity, […]
Want to know what funding and training opportunities are out there to help get your next project made? Join the Queer Filmmaker's Group for a presentation on various short film talent initiatives across Scotland and the UK, including Screen Scotland's Talent Builder’s Take Three, NFTS’ Sean Connery Talent Lab, Scottish Documentary Institute’s Bridging the […]
We cordially invite you to our Opening Night event, Scottish Shorts 1. This event showcases the outstanding talent of queer filmmakers here in our homeland, Scotland. Before we embark on a week exploring queer international cinema, Scottish Shorts celebrates the diverse range of films coming out of Scotland right now. Expect big muscles, punk […]
