Programme
Welcome to the full public programme of Glasgow Short Film Festival 2023!
Programmes
Festival Models in Times of Crisis
An open platform conversation with the aim of imagining better ways of working for film festivals.
For Shorts and Giggles
Another eclectic mix of surrealism, deadpan humour and mild filth.
GMAC Film presents Café Flicker
This special edition of the longest running open mic short film showcase in Scotland will showcase works by women and non-binary filmmakers.
GSFF23 faves: Bots Bods Bodies
If you've missed out on some highlights or want a little round-up, we've selected a few titles from across different strands.
GSFF23 faves: Find Your Way
A quick guide into this year's programme you ask? We present a selection of shorts from across the strands and focuses.
Hello Dankness
A movie mashup political fable bearing witness to the psychotropic spectacle of American politics from 2016 to 2021.
In the Unseen: Representing violence and conflict
Scottish Documentary Institute hosts an open conversation about ethics and alternative approaches in documenting violence, conflict and war.
Lebanese Focus: And Then God Created Man
Part of Beirut Shorts' two-part survey of contemporary Lebanese work, these films all consider the internal and external factors shaping their characters, and in doing so explore humanity, masculinity, capacity for violence and accountability.
Lebanese Focus: Khansa
A special live performance by Khansa, Lebanese multi-disciplinary artist and star of Sundance 2022 winner Warsha. Followed by DJ sets from Hiba and How Bizarre.
Lebanese Focus: Trapped
Part of Beirut Shorts' two-part survey of contemporary Lebanese work, this programme deals with the pressures of social constructs and norms, and the structures that constrain its characters.
Meet the Industry
A rare opportunity to catch several international festival programmers and talent scouts in one room!
Opening Event: OMOS
A cabaret performer, an opera singer, a dancer and a pole artist pay homage to Scotland's untold Black history.