Our July session has been developed in partnership with the Scottish Documentary Institute. During this session, we will screen Big Moves, a short film directed by Glasgow based, queer working-class filmmaker Sarah Grant: “After a lifetime of being told that she, as a fat person, could not dance (and believing it), Glasgow filmmaker Sarah […]
Glasgow Film Theatre, Mubi and SQIFF are collaborating on a beautiful screening of Crossing by Levan Akin on Monday 22nd July at 8:10pm at the Glasgow Film Theatre! From acclaimed director Levan Akin (And Then We Danced), Crossing is a moving and tender tale of identity, acceptance and unlikely connection that transcends borders and […]
Please note: This event is for participants who identify as Deaf How can we celebrate wildness within intertwined, intersecting struggles? Join us for a 1-day friendly, interactive filmmaking workshop exploring the intersections between Deafness, queer ecologies and climate justice. No prior filmmaking experience needed! Part 1: Rewilding BSL The day will begin with a […]
Do you have information about free, open source editing software? Perhaps you know of an incredibly helpful way of memorising scripts? Or maybe you use a particular template to develop film ideas? Come share with your peers in this Queer Filmmakers Group session! The August session will be very member focused. We will collectively discuss […]
What does it mean for our world to be truly ‘ours’? Join Take One Action, SQIFF and Edinburgh Deaf Festival for a special lunchtime showcase of short films by emerging deaf filmmakers created in response to the Scottish Sensory Centre’s ‘Rewilding BSL’ project. Exploring the intersections between Deafness, queer ecologies and climate justice, this short film programme […]
Have a passion for documentaries, TV programmes and series? Curious about how films that follow no scripts get made? Want to learn about how to get into the medium? Come get a feel for unscripted filmmaking at the upcoming Queer Filmmakers Group session, developed with Screen Scotland. Dani Carlaw, Head of Unscripted, is joining […]
Hold your p*ssies! Due to unforseen circumstances, we are sadly unable to open the Rest in Pussy Bonjour installation during SQIFF week. The Bonjour team is working on bringing this exhibition to life in the future 💋 Tuesday 8th - Friday 11th: 3-8pm, Saturday 12th: 12pm-8pm at CCA Creative Lab "Rest in Pussy […]
Join the British Film Institute’s (BFI) ‘We Crip Film’ in celebrating disabled rage, intersectionality, & queer joy in the film industry. Together, we will go on a journey of giving birth to a film. From production all the way through to film festival aftercare answering the many conundrums “how do I balance access and […]
**Please note this event is now sold out – we may be able to release more tickets nearer the screening.** We warmly welcome you back to another year of SQIFF with our ‘Scottish Shorts’. This screening exclusively contains short films by artists based in Scotland and highlights outstanding local talent. We are also delighted to […]
**Please note this event is now sold out – we may be able to release more tickets nearer the screening. CCA Box Office are operating a waiting list for sold out events – please contact them directly or go to their website to be added to this!** Blossoming Wilt is a visually striking short film […]
