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.
The 2026 call for entries is now open until 28 October 2025.
We are currently inviting submissions to two categories:
Scottish Short Film Award
Films are considered eligible for the Scottish competition if at least two of the following key positions – director, writer, producer – are filled by one or more people resident in Scotland.
Bill Douglas Award for International Short Film Award
Any film not eligible for the Scottish competition is eligible for the international competition.
Submissions to the Young Scottish Filmmaker Prize will open later in the year.
Eligibility for either category
All films must have been completed after 30 September 2024, with a maximum duration of 40 minutes. They may not have been previously submitted to GSFF. Works-in-progress are welcome.
Films may be submitted directly to GSFF or via Filmfreeway, at the links below. Please read the Rules and Regulations, and Submissions FAQs before submitting.
Earlybird Deadline: Tuesday 5 August (£10)
Regular Deadline: Tuesday 23 September (£14)
Late Deadline: Tuesday 28 October (£18)
We are delighted that for the second year our Call for Entries is supported by The Ark Post Production. The Ark is offering 20% off DCP creation to all applicants to the 2026 festival. More details will be sent on receipt of your application.
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.