The 19th edition of Glasgow Short Film Festival will take place 18-22 March 2026. GSFF competitions are comprised of submitted films, and other elements of the festival programme also draw from submissions. More information on our competitions, and the films screened in 2025, can be found on the Programme page. Our programming team eagerly trawls through thousands of submissions each year to showcase the most exciting work from around the world.
Submissions for the 2026 edition will open on 12 June 2025, and any film under 40 mins completed after 30 September 2024 is eligible.
Glasgow Short Film Festival is a BAFTA-qualifying event. All British films screened at GSFF automatically become eligible for BAFTA Short Film or Short Animation Award consideration, as long as they meet other eligibility criteria.
Glasgow Short Film Festival is a British Independent Film Awards-qualifying event. All British films screened at GSFF automatically become eligible for BIFA Best British Short Film Award consideration, as long as they meet other eligibility criteria.