Oct 16, 2026
We’re excited to open online for tickets for our screenings at Summerhall! Friday 13th Nov: Int. Kurzfilmwoche Regensburg Present German Shorts TICKETS Saturday 14th Nov: Short Shorts & Asia Present Japanese Shorts TICKETS Friday 20th Nov: In Competition...
Sep 28, 2026
We’re excited to announce our in-competition programme for our 16th edition! The 2026 ESFF opens on Friday 6th November Filmhouse Edinburgh and continues until 21st November at the Filmhouse and Summerhall, FULL PROGRAMME With 7 nights of in competition short...
May 1, 2026
The Final Deadline for entry to the 16th Edinburgh Short Film Festival is fast approaching, Final Deadline closes Friday June 19th! Best Film & Best Animation Awards and trophies. International Showcases and Film Festival Partnerships. ESFF is a BIFA Qualifying...
Mar 25, 2026
Cinema lovers! The Edinburgh Short Film Festival Best of Fest screening is at the Filmhouse on Saturday 18 April, 8:15pm Our award-winners and some of the best short comedy, stop-motion, drama and animation collected together in a one-off programme at the Filmhouse....
Jan 10, 2026
Edinburgh Short Film Festival Presents: 2026 Shortcutz Amsterdam International Audience Award screening at the Filmhouse on Saturday January 17th 8:30pm. Always a strong porogramme, the nominees are selected by a jury panel fpr the Best Dutch short film award in...
Jan 5, 2026
Edinburgh Short Film Festival 2026 – Submissions Now Open, Awards, Prizes & Global Tours For 2026 we’re excited to be making awards for Best Film, Best Animated Film, Best Scottish Film AND taking short film programmes all over the world. Max Length 25...
