ESFF Screens Shortcutz Amsterdam International Audience Awards

We’re thrilled to be partnering up with our friends Shortcutz Amsterdam to bring the Shortcutz Amsterdam 10th International Audience Awards
to Edinburgh audiences!

the Grassmarket Community Cinema on Wednesday January 17th at 7:30pm

FREE ENTRY! Donations to Grassmarket Project

Watch the films and vote on the best Dutch short film of the year!

Age:18+
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By |January 12th, 2024|News Posts|Comments Off on ESFF Screens Shortcutz Amsterdam International Audience Awards

Stills from the first 3 days at the 13th Edinburgh Short Film Festival

Delighted with the response to our opening 3 days at the 2023 ESFF!

From visiting filmmakers to panellists on our Low Budget Filmmaking Masterclass, thanks to everyone for coming along and to our audiences for 4 sellout events!

Thanks also to Melanie Russel for the still!

 

Thanks also to our many guests and panellists this weekend:

Tom Gentle  Director

Carys Evans Producer

Segolene Romier Animator

Jamie Robson Actor

Holly Jack Director/Actor

Rachel Fitzgerald Animator

Ana Songel GMAC

Kate Hammer Director

Katriona Tweedie […]

By |October 29th, 2023|News Posts|Comments Off on Stills from the first 3 days at the 13th Edinburgh Short Film Festival

ESFF at the Adriatic Film Festival

We’ve been honoured and privileged to participate in the Adriatic Film Festival’s International Showcase for the last few years and this year we were

delighted to screen a batch of Scottish shorts to Italian audiences, including; Unseen by Strath Martin, Journey by Sean Sevestre and Scuzz by Alia Ghafar in a
programme themed around ‘Slices of Life’.

Thanks to the audience for their enthusiastic participation and to Guido and the AFF team for their interest in Scottish short […]

By |June 16th, 2023|News Posts|Comments Off on ESFF at the Adriatic Film Festival

ESFF Joins the 6th Shortcutz Amsterdam International Audience Award

The Edinburgh Short Film Festival is excited to be participating in the 2023 Shortcutz Amsterdam International Audience Award.

The films in competition are nominated by a panel that includes Jan Harlan, the best Dutch short films of
last year will be screened at film festivals worldwide to voting audiences at 30 international film festivals and the winner announced in Amsterdam on Jan 22nd!

Screening the Netherland’s best short films from drama to animation, your chance to see the […]

By |December 18th, 2022|News Posts|Comments Off on ESFF Joins the 6th Shortcutz Amsterdam International Audience Award

ESFF 2022 Reviewed in Snack Magazine

We’re simultaneously humbled and delighted with Snack Magazine’s review of our 2022 edition by their film critic, Christopher Sneddon.

“This small snapshot of films shows that, once again, the Edinburgh Short Film Festival has proven why it’s a veritable hotbed of discovery. With a wonderful variety of short films that highlight established and emerging talents, both locally and from across the globe, it’s an absolutely essential experience for the discerning film fan.”

Thanks Chris, we’re glad you […]

By |November 25th, 2022|News Posts|Comments Off on ESFF 2022 Reviewed in Snack Magazine

Days 7-9 Edinburgh Short Film Festival 2022

Our closing weekend went off very well and we’re so grateful to everyone who come along!
Here’s a few stills of the evening, the awards ceremony and the after party!

Thanks to Ryan Vallo and Louise Balaguer for the photography!

      

By |November 15th, 2022|News Posts, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Days 7-9 Edinburgh Short Film Festival 2022

DAY 1 -3 at the 12th Edinburgh Short Film Festival Stills

We’ve had a lovely first weekend at the 2022 Edinburgh Short Film Festival and thanks to our colleagues at GMAC for helping with the Low Budget Filmmaking Workshop and for
co-curating our Scottish Shorts programme. Thanks also to visiting filmmakers from far and near including Damon Mohl from Indiana, Tom Lynch from Ireland, Ivar Wigan from LA, a whole heap of Scottish filmmakers, the 7 Second IFF for their micro-highlights, Duncan Cowles for presenting the workshop, […]

By |October 31st, 2022|Uncategorized|Comments Off on DAY 1 -3 at the 12th Edinburgh Short Film Festival Stills

7SIFF hosts ESFF Showcase

Once again we are delighted to be working with our good friends at the unique, 7 Second International Film Festival.

Based in Buenos Aires, 7SIFF screen the world’s best micro-shorts and we are excited to be bringing a programme of full-length shorts to their
2022 edition! Screening on Saturday 27th September at the Museum of Modern Art in Buenos Aires, we’re pleased to screen a sample of some of our favourites from

the last couple of years, including […]

By |August 29th, 2022|News Posts|Comments Off on 7SIFF hosts ESFF Showcase

The 2022 Adriatic Film Festival hosts the ESFF

It was wonderful to be at Adriatic Film Festival to present a programme of Scottish Shorts, including Go Home by Razan Madhoon and What’s Left To Say by George Farrow-Hawkins.  A great festival with a full programme of excellent short film.

Congratulations to Guido and his fabulous and hard-working team for another terrific edition and a fascinating programme!

By |July 26th, 2022|News Posts|Comments Off on The 2022 Adriatic Film Festival hosts the ESFF

ESFF Showcase at the 7th Adriatic Film Festival

We’re delighted to be presenting a selection of short films for the 2022 Adriatic Film Festival!

The programme screens at Abruzzo’s specialist cinema, the Palazzo Sirena on Saturday 23rd July, including ‘Go Home’ by Razan Madhoon and ‘What’s Left To Say’ by George Farrow-Hawkins.

The AFF is a lovely film festival on the Italian Adriatic with a brilliant programme of independent cinema and runs 22-24 July 2022 in the wonderful dedicated specialist cinema, the Palazzo Sirena!

ADRIATIC FILM […]

By |July 9th, 2022|News Posts|Comments Off on ESFF Showcase at the 7th Adriatic Film Festival