Getting Here
Glasgow Short Film Festival is based at Glasgow Film Theatre and Civic House, five minutes walk apart, and Grosvenor Picture Theatre, just 15 minutes from GFT by Glasgow subway (5 mins walk to Cowcaddens St station + 6 mins subway to Hillhead station).
Glasgow Film Theatre
12 Rose Street, Glasgow G3 6RB
Civic House
26 Civic Street, Glasgow, G4 9RH
Grosvenor Picture Theatre
24 Ashton Lane, Glasgow, G12 8SJ
Transport
Subway
Nearest subway to GFT & Civic House is Cowcaddens. Nearest subway to Grosvenor Picture Theatre is Hillhead.
Bus
Local bus services stop close to the cinema.
Train
Glasgow city centre is served by both Central and Queen Street Stations. TransPennine Express offer a handy guide to visiting Glasgow by train, or visit National Rail.
By Bike
Google Maps has introduced a new cycle planner. Click ‘get directions’ and select the bike to plan your cycling route to our venues. Bike racks are located near all our venues.
For more information on how to hire bikes, read this local guide.
Car Parking
Closest public parking is the supervised 24 hour multi-storey car park in Cambridge Street. There is currently no metered parking or disabled parking outside GFT.
Useful Apps
For more transport information you can download the Traveline Scotland or First Bus App.
Tickets
Tickets can be purchased online at any time before the screening.
We operate a paperless ticketing system. When booking online, you will receive a QR code for your screening via email. Please show this QR code at the venue, either on your device or by printing at home.
Ticket prices at GSFF26 are set according to a Pay What You Can sliding scale, in order to make our events more accessible. Sliding scale tiers for most events are £5 – £7 – £9.
If you experience any difficulties booking tickets online, please email tickets@glasgowshort.org.
Certification
The films screened at GSFF are not formally certified by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC). The Licensing Authority for Glasgow City Council permits certain uncertified films to be shown on such conditions as they have laid down. These come with age appropriate guidance such as 15+ (suitable for those age 15 and older; no one under 15 will be admitted).
Accessibility
GSFF is committed to ensuring an open and accessible environment for everyone.
Wheelchair Access
All venues for public events are wheelchair accessible. If you require a wheelchair space, please request this in advance by emailing access@glasgowshort.org.
Captioning
Check back here soon for the full list of which GSFF26 screenings are captioned for D/deaf and Hard-of-Hearing audiences.
BSL Intepretation
GSFF26 BSL-interpreted screenings:
- Opening Event: Downriver a Tiger
- Scottish Competition 1, 2 and 4
- Visible Cinema
- Gaucha
- Award Ceremony and Winners’ Screening
Travel Bursaries
We have limited travel bursaries available for local audiences. Please email tickets@glasgowshort.org if you would like to request this provision.
Content Notes
On our ticket shop, you will find a list of any collected content notes relevant to the programme which you are viewing. If you wish to view a complete list of content notes at the film level, we have provided a table listing here. While the programme and film content notes may occasionally contain more detailed description, the core topics we have screened the programme for are:
> Ableism
> Abortion and pregnancy loss
> Animal slaughter, abuse or death
> Alcohol and drug addiction/abuse
> Classism & poverty
> Death or bereavement
> Eating disorder or vomiting
> Blood and gore
> Flashing or flickering lights
> Mental illness
> Misogyny and sexism
> Oppression
> Physical illness, injury and medical scenes
> Physical or Psychological abuse
> PTSD or trauma
> Queerphobia
> Racism
> Religious discrimination
> Sex and nudity
> Sexual assault
> Strong language> Suicide and Self Harm
> Transphobia
> War, Displacement or Genocide
We will revise and/or update our list after each edition of the festival. We understand what may be considered upsetting, triggering or otherwise is highly personal to the viewer, and that no list can ever be fully comprehensive. As such, if there are any topics which are important for you to know about that you do not see listed here – or if you would like to request a more detailed or nuanced description of any notes provided in the table – please email access@glasgowshort.org and we will be happy to assist you.