We’re pleased to announce this year’s programme of industry events. As public events, Roundtable: Filmwork in Prison and Gelare Koshgozaran: Artist Talk + Film Screening are available to view at our ticket shop now. The rest will be available for delegates to book via their festival account from March 16. Passholder-only Scottish Competition screenings will also be available. For up to date info, check our Industry page.

Little Pictures Showcase (2hrs)
15:00, Thursday 19 March, Civic House
An industry showcase screening of the latest works from Little Pictures, a micro-budget commissioning scheme that nurtures new talent to make their first funded short film.
NFTS Presents:
Sean Connery Talent Lab (1hr15m)
10:30, Friday 20 March, Civic House
Talent Lab participants present and talk about their year-long projects, with the opportunity to put questions to them and programme Head, producer Chris Young.


BFI Doc Society Presents Works in Progress 1: Documentary (2hrs)
12:00, Friday 20 March, Civic House
The first of two sessions offering a focused platform for filmmakers to present and test their projects, whether in development, in post or anywhere in between.
Take Three Presents Works in Progress 2: Fiction and Animation (2hrs)
15:00, Friday 20 March, Civic House
The second of two sessions offering a focused platform for filmmakers to present and test their projects, whether in development, in post or anywhere in between.


Roundtable: Filmwork in Prison (1hr15m)
11:00, Saturday 21 March, Civic House
Reflecting on our work inside HMP & YOI Polmont, GSFF brings together a range of speakers with experience of arts in the justice system. Speakers include Ross McLean, Harry Lawson and Jess Thorpe.
Meet The Industry (1hr)
12:45, Saturday 21 March, Civic House
A rare opportunity to connect with several international festival programmers and talent scouts in one room!


Gelare Koshgozaran: Artist Talk + Film Screening (1hr30m)
15:30, Sunday 22 March, Grosvenor Picture Theatre
This year’s artist in focus Gelare Khoshgozaran discusses their solo practice with GSFF Curatorial Lead Ren Scateni, followed by a screening of All That Appears Solid is Built on Blood, a newly-produced work in collaboration with Palestinian visual artist, writer, and curator Izdihar Afyouni and sound researcher Bint Mbareh.
Public eventPassholders should log into their festival account to book for passholder-only events from 16 March.
For the most up-to-date industry info, visit our Industry page.