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Glasgow Short Film Festival

Glasgow, United Kingdom

BAFTA qualifying

Submission deadline: 27 October 2026
Entry fee: from USD 13.5
Premiere: No premiere requirement
Formats accepted: Shorts, Documentaries, Animation, Experimental
Next edition: 2027

Last verified 29 September 2026

About Glasgow Short Film Festival

Glasgow Short Film Festival is Scotland's leading short film event, hosting an international community of filmmakers and audiences and showcasing ground-breaking works of visual storytelling. We nurture and promote diverse forms of cinematic expression, in Scotland and

Awards this festival can qualify you for

BAFTA Short · British Short Film
Any British short film screened in any programme at Glasgow Short Film Festival qualifies — including non-competition strands. Most permissive BAFTA qualifying festival.
BAFTA Short Animation · British Short Animation
Acceptance into the official programme is sufficient; no win required. British Short Animation needs acceptance at a MINIMUM OF ONE BAFTA-qualifying festival (fewer than the two required for British Short Film). British productions only; animation must be the primary technique.
BIFA Short · Best British Short Film
Short film must screen in an official competitive programme.
EFA Short · Best European Short Film
Film must win the EFA-candidate prize at this festival to be nominated for the EFA Short Film Award. Must be a European production (majority EU/EEA financing).

Glasgow Short Film Festival submission FAQ

When is the Glasgow Short Film Festival submission deadline?

The main submission deadline for Glasgow Short Film Festival is around 27 October 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.

How much does it cost to submit to Glasgow Short Film Festival?

Submitting to Glasgow Short Film Festival costs from USD 13.5 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.

Does Glasgow Short Film Festival require a premiere?

No premiere requirement. Glasgow Short Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.

Is Glasgow Short Film Festival an award qualifying festival?

Yes. Glasgow Short Film Festival can qualify a film for BAFTA, subject to the specific category and condition for each award. The exact route differs per award body.

Where is Glasgow Short Film Festival held?

Glasgow Short Film Festival takes place in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

Is Glasgow Short Film Festival a scam, or is it legitimate?

Glasgow Short Film 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; it ranks among the upper tiers of the festival circuit. As with any festival, confirm the current deadline and fee on the official site before you pay.

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Awards this festival can qualify you for

BAFTA Short · British Short Film

Any British short film screened in any programme at Glasgow Short Film Festival qualifies — including non-competition strands. Most permissive BAFTA qualifying festival.

BAFTA Short Animation · British Short Animation

Acceptance into the official programme is sufficient; no win required. British Short Animation needs acceptance at a MINIMUM OF ONE BAFTA-qualifying festival (fewer than the two required for British Short Film). British productions only; animation must be the primary technique.

BIFA Short · Best British Short Film

Short film must screen in an official competitive programme.

EFA Short · Best European Short Film

Film must win the EFA-candidate prize at this festival to be nominated for the EFA Short Film Award. Must be a European production (majority EU/EEA financing).