Tier 3
Central Scotland Documentary Festival
Stirling, United Kingdom
- Submission deadline
- 21 August 2026
- Entry fee
- Free early, then GBP 4
- Premiere
- No premiere requirement
- Formats accepted
- Shorts, Features, Documentaries
- Next edition
- 2026
Last verified 29 September 2026
About Central Scotland Documentary Festival
Central Scotland Documentary Festival celebrates creative documentary and non-fiction filmmaking. The Festival is curated and presented by Macrobert Arts Centre in Stirling, Scotland - a city with a strong history of and association with documentary. Having launched in 2017 as a
Central Scotland Documentary Festival submission FAQ
When is the Central Scotland Documentary Festival submission deadline?
The main submission deadline for Central Scotland Documentary Festival is around 21 August 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
How much does it cost to submit to Central Scotland Documentary Festival?
Submitting to Central Scotland Documentary Festival costs Free early, then GBP 4 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
Does Central Scotland Documentary Festival require a premiere?
No premiere requirement. Central Scotland Documentary Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Where is Central Scotland Documentary Festival held?
Central Scotland Documentary Festival takes place in Stirling, United Kingdom.
Is Central Scotland Documentary Festival a scam, or is it legitimate?
Central Scotland Documentary Festival is a legitimate, established film festival: it is listed in FilmRun's curated, human-vetted festival database, which deliberately excludes known scam festivals and certificate mills. As with any festival, confirm the current deadline and fee on the official site before you pay.
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