Edinburgh Short Film Festival 2026 Now Open For Entries!
The 16th edition with International Film Festival showcases, more short film screenings, trophies, cash prizes and awards. Networking is a strong focus this year, and ESFF is now a BIFA Qualifying festival.
One of the UK's strongest short film programmes & dedicated to short film and film-makers, with awards, trophies & cash prizes for: Best Film, Best Animation & Best Scottish Short. We're also thrilled to be programming showcases of our best films for our 2026 international partners.
Max Length 25 minutes, international films welcomed, all genres eligible.