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SQIFF (Scottish Queer International Film Festival)

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SQIFF is a charity programming accessible LGBTQIA+ film events in Scotland 💖 Est. 2015 ✨ 🏳️‍⚧️ SQIFF 2026: 19th-24th Oct 🏳️‍🌈

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SQIFF (Scottish Queer International Film Festival)@sqiff.bsky.social · 2w ago

Save the date! SQIFF returns to Glasgow Film Theatre, 19–24 October 2026, celebrating 11 years of queer cinema, community and connection. 🌈🎬 Expect queer films, audacious performances, and the premiere of this year’s SATURATE cohort films. Full programme announced in early September.

Two people dancing in front of a screen with an audience. One person is wearing angel wings and spinning the other person. They have an image of a white building on a bright day projected on top of them and the words ‘you tried to…’ are visible. The feeling of the image is dreamy and mystical.

SQIFF (Scottish Queer International Film Festival)@sqiff.bsky.social · 3w ago

🐺 BOUCHRA 🐺 We have a few free community tickets for this screening, if cost is a barrier please email info@sqiff.org for a complimentary ticket. Book tickets here: www.filmhouse.org.uk/movie/bouchr... Location and Time 📍Edinburgh Filmhouse, Edinburgh 📍Friday 7th August from 6:15-8:15pm

Two animated animals kiss each other on the neck in an intimate embrace.

Animated mum and daughter jackals look through an album together on the couch.

Three animated jackals look over the horizon from the top of a building.

Close-up of Bouchra, an animated jackal standing in the rain.

SQIFF (Scottish Queer International Film Festival)@sqiff.bsky.social · 3w ago

That’s a wrap on SATURATE: SQIFF summer filmmaking course. A big thank you to our fabulous cohort of 29 participants who made 9 films over 10 weeks. All films will be screened in a curated programme at SQIFF 2026… which we will be making an announcement about later this week! Watch this space ❤️‍🔥🎬

Two people standing indoors smiling and holding a big bunch of flowers each. They are standing in front of a screen than says ‘Saturate queer filmmaking course’. They look happy.

A dark room with a group of people seated around small tables watching a short film on a screen at the front. The image on the screen is a section of a building front with the letters “CC”

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Another image of the darkened room with people watching a screen, with an image of a person standing in Glasgow city centre proudly holding out a microphone and recording pigeon sounds.

SQIFF (Scottish Queer International Film Festival)@sqiff.bsky.social · last mo.

🏳️‍⚧️ SQIFF is inviting proposals to commission a queer artist based in Scotland to create this year's festival artwork 🌈 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Fill out the form below by Sunday 2nd August to pitch your ideas for our #SQIFF2026 Artwork! forms.gle/xqVQUEguVUig...

A poster on a white background, with text. The text reads ‘SQIFF 2026 Artwork Commission. Pitch your ideas by 02/08/2026’ in bold purple letters. Below is the SQIFF logos.

A poster on a white background, with text. The text reads ‘SQIFF is inviting proposals to commission a queer artist based in Scotland to create this year's festival artwork. Fill out the form in our bio by Sunday 2nd August to pitch your ideas for our #SQIFF2026 Artwork! The artwork will be featured throughout the whole festival, on our brochures, posters, merch, social media posts and more. Your design need to have elements to be used on different items such as t-shirts and social media banners, as well as an overall artwork for the festival poster and brochure. The fee for this commission is £1500, and the artwork will need to be completed by Fri 21 August 2026. We'll let all applicants know the team's decision by Wednesday 5 August 2026.’ in bold purple letters. Below is the SQIFF logos.

SQIFF (Scottish Queer International Film Festival)@sqiff.bsky.social · last mo.

Looking to find collaborators, crew, or just more queer people to talk about film with? Join the Queer Filmmaker’s Group for an Industry Speed Dating session and get to know other LGBTQIA+ film workers in Scotland! 📍Boardwalk, Glasgow 📍Wed 29 July, 6:30-8:30pm www.tickettailor.com/events/sqiff...

A poster on a white background, with text. The text reads ‘QUEER FILMMAKERS GROUP, Industry Speed Dating’ in bold purple letters. Below is the National Lottery, Screen Scotland, and SQIFF’s logos.

A poster on a white background, with text. The text reads ‘Looking to find collaborators, crew, or just more queer people to talk about film with? Join the Queer Filmmaker’s Group for an Industry Speed Dating session and get to know other LGBTQIA+ film workers in Scotland! The speed dating session will last an hour and twenty minutes, with a short introduction and half an hour at the end for casual networking.’ in bold black letters. Below is the National Lottery, Screen Scotland, and SQIFF’s logos.

A poster on a white background, with text. The text reads ‘In classic speed dating fashion, participants will have 5 minutes to connect with another film worker before moving on to the next person. This session can be used to network for an upcoming project, find crew or make connections for future work, or just get more involved in the queer filmmaking scene in Scotland. The speed dating session will last an hour and twenty minutes, with a short introduction and half an hour at the end for casual networking.’ in bold black letters. Below is the National Lottery, Screen Scotland, and SQIFF’s logos.

A poster on a white background, with text. The text reads ‘Accessibility: BSL-English interpretation for the whole event; Wheelchair Access; We have an Audience Access Fund for travel costs. If you would like to take this up, please contact info@sqiff.org. If you have any other access needs you would like to discuss with us, please get in touch by emailing info@sqiff.org.’ in bold black letters. Below is the National Lottery, Screen Scotland, and SQIFF’s logos.

SQIFF (Scottish Queer International Film Festival)@sqiff.bsky.social · last mo.

We’re looking for trustees to join our beautiful board 🌈✨ This is an exciting and unique opportunity to support Scotland's queer film festival as it works towards securing Multi-Year Funding and long-term sustainability through core funding. Please find out more here: www.sqiff.org/sqiff-truste...

SQIFF (Scottish Queer International Film Festival)@sqiff.bsky.social · last mo.

We’ve been busy in our filmmaking workshop summer course: SATURATE. 10 films of many genres and styles are now underway and will premiere at SQIFF 2026 this October… Keep your eyes peeled for more news about this years festival! 👀

An action shot of someone running past a boarded up building. They are holding a state board and are blurred in movement. To the left of the photo, someone is filming them with a handheld camera

Two people standing outside in Glasgow city centre. To the left the person is looking back at the camera with a big smile, and filming the person to the right, who is holding a sound recorder out into the air, getting the sound of pigeons which are surrounding them.

Small groups of people sat around tables indoors at a SQIFF filmmaking workshop. The group at the front of the photo is four people smiling and laughing together.

Three people talking and making notes and a storyboard for a film.

SQIFF (Scottish Queer International Film Festival)@sqiff.bsky.social · 2mo ago

🍿 We are excited to announce another collaboration with the Social Hub for this year’s Pride Hub event. We're screening Nina's Heavenly Delights for its 20th anniversary! Get your tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pride-hub-... 📍The Social Hub, Glasgow 📍Tuesday 14th July from 6-9pm

A South Asian family of 5 people enjoys dinner together with a white lesbian carrying a dish.

Two lesbians hug with their mouths very close to each other in a blue room

SQIFF (Scottish Queer International Film Festival)@sqiff.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Want to see what the Queer Filmmakers Group made last month, and help shape what thousands of festival-goers will see this autumn? Join a creative and practical session making the SQIFF 2026 trailer! 📍The Boardwalk 📍Wed 17th June 6:30-8:30pm Book tickets here: www.tickettailor.com/events/sqiff...

A poster on a white background, with text. The title is ‘QUEER FILMMAKERS GROUP: ’48 Hour Film Screening and SQIFF 2026 Trailer Making’ in bold purple letters. Below is the National Lottery, Screen Scotland, and SQIFF’s logos.

A poster on a white background, with text. The text reads ‘Want to see what the Queer Filmmakers Group made last month, and help shape what thousands of festival-goers will see this autumn? Join The Queer Filmmaker’s Group in a creative and practical session making the official festival trailer for the 2026 edition of the Scottish Queer International Film Festival! Working as a group, we will use this session to brainstorm and come up with ideas for making a short trailer over the course of the month.’ in bold black letters. Below is the National Lottery, Screen Scotland, and SQIFF’s logos.

A poster on a white background, with text. The text reads ‘This session is a casual, fun, and hands-on way to get creative with a group of other queer filmmakers in Scotland.The completed trailer will be shown before each screening of the 2026 film festival, and will be watched by over 5000 people. This session will start with special screening of all the completed films made in the SQIFF 48 Hour Film Challenge in the previous month’s Queer Filmmaker’s Group.’ in bold black letters. Below is the National Lottery, Screen Scotland, and SQIFF’s logos.

SQIFF (Scottish Queer International Film Festival)@sqiff.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Meet our cohort of filmmakers for SATURATE filmmaking course 2026😊➡️🤪 Through 10 weekly workshop over this summer, our filmmakers will gain skills in all aspects of independent filmmaking, from storyboarding to camera skills to distribution. Keep an eye out for their film premieres at SQIFF 2026! ✨

A group of 33 people standing together outside in a modern courtyard. Most people are standing and a few are sitting on seats at the front. Everyone is smiling and the atmosphere is warm and joyful.

A group of 33 people standing together outside in a modern courtyard. People are making funny gestures with their hands, pulling silly faces and smiling. Most people are standing and a few are sitting on seats at the front. The atmosphere is fun and playful.

Two groups of people sat at tables talking and smiling. In the front of the photo, three people are talking, laughing and taking notes.

A room full of people sat at small tables watching a film projected on the wall. There are three windows letting in lights and a gold strip of paint on the walls. The mood is focused and attentive.

SQIFF (Scottish Queer International Film Festival)@sqiff.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Are you a queer filmmaker? Do you want to meet other queer filmmakers and make a film in two days? Join SQIFF for the return of the Queer Filmmakers Group for a 48 Hour Film Challenge! 📍Boardwalk, Glasgow 📍Wednesday 27th May 6:30-8:30pm Book your tickets here www.tickettailor.com/events/sqiff...

A poster on a white background, with text. The title is ‘QUEER FILMMAKERS GROUP: 48 Hour Film Challenge 2026’ in bold purple letters. Below is the National Lottery, Screen Scotland, and SQIFF’s logos.

A poster on a white background, with text. The text reads ‘Are you a queer filmmaker? Do you want to meet other queer filmmakers? Do you want to make a film in two days? Join SQIFF for the return of the Queer Filmmakers Group for a 48 Hour Film Challenge! The SQIFF 48 Hour Film Challenge works like this: by signing up you will work with a group of other filmmakers to complete the challenge of making an entire film from beginning to end in just two days.’ in bold black letters. Below is the National Lottery, Screen Scotland, and SQIFF’s logos.

SQIFF (Scottish Queer International Film Festival)@sqiff.bsky.social · 3mo ago

🍿 Once again, SQIFF and @portypride.bsky.social are teaming up to bring you an eclectic mix of queer short films from around the world, screening at the beautiful Portobello Town Hall 🎉 Book tickets here: www.sqiff.org/event/sqiff-... 📍Sunday 7th June from 7-10pm

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SQIFF (Scottish Queer International Film Festival)@sqiff.bsky.social · 3mo ago

🎥 SQIFF’s Queer Filmmakers Group is coming back for 12 brilliant sessions This project will happen at the Boardwalk in Glasgow between May 2026-March 2027 and facilitated by the filmmaker Erica Monde! Get tickets for the first two sessions here: sqiff.org/events/ 🎟️ Supported by Screen Scotland <3

A poster on a white background, with text and one image. The title is ‘Queer Filmmakers Group; we’re so back!’ in bold purple letters. Below is information about the date and time and a description of the project: ‘The SQIFF Queer Filmmakers Group is a monthly meetup designed for LGBTQIA+ filmmakers in Scotland to meet other queer creatives and do everything film. From challenges to networking events, skills development to special guest speakers, the SQIFF Queer Filmmakers Group is THE place to be if you're queer and into film.’ The image is loads of queer filmmakers networking in a cinema space. More information about the projectcourse can be found on SQIFF’s website, www.sqiff.org

SQIFF (Scottish Queer International Film Festival)@sqiff.bsky.social · 4mo ago

🎸 QUEER AS PUNK Scottish Preview 🏳️‍⚧️ 📍 8:30pm, 13th May, @filmhouseedinburgh.bsky.social We're teaming up with @cinetopia.bsky.social for a special Scottish preview of this bold, infectiously energetic documentary, ahead of its UK release with T A P E 🏳️‍🌈🎸 🔗 www.filmhouse.org.uk/movie/queer-...

A promotional image with three people playing different instruments with the SQIFF, TAPE, Cinetopia and Film Hub Scotland logos above it. The text reads: “Scottish Preview Screening Queer As Punk, Filmhouse Edinburgh, 13 May”.

A promotional image with a person playing the guitar with the SQIFF, TAPE, Cinetopia and Film Hub Scotland logos above it. The text reads: “Scottish Preview Screening Queer As Punk, Filmhouse Edinburgh, 13 May”.

SQIFF (Scottish Queer International Film Festival)@sqiff.bsky.social · 4mo ago

🎬 DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR SQIFF 2026 SHORT FILM SUBMISSIONS 💞✨ This year’s festival will happen from 19th-24th October 💖 New Deadline: 5th June 2026 🎞️ 📍Apply via www.filmfreeway.com/sqiff

White background with SQIFF written in black in various positions. The text reads "SQIFF 2026 Call for Short Film Submissions extended until 5th June 2026, Apply now via FilmFreeway” in white on a black rectangle.

SQIFF (Scottish Queer International Film Festival)@sqiff.bsky.social · 4mo ago

🎬 1 week left to apply to our 10 week Queer Filmmaking Course, which covers the whole filmmaking process from technical skills to distribution. All for free! Apply via a short form here: docs.google.com/forms/d/1J7j... 🔥Deadline 3rd May at Midnight🔥 Supported by @screenscots.bsky.social 💕

A poster with SQIFF in big red letters and the text 'Saturate: queer filmmaking course by SQIFF' on the right is an image of four people sat in a circle on the floor chatting and looking at a plan for making a film. Behind them is a projection with instructions on writing a short film treatment.

SQIFF (Scottish Queer International Film Festival)@sqiff.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Apply now for 💥SATURATE: Queer Filmmaking Course by SQIFF💥 A free practical 10 week filmmaking course which will cover the entire independent filmmaking process from beginning to end, grounded in LGBTQIA+ film history, screenings, and readings. 📍Deadline: 3rd May docs.google.com/forms/d/1J7j...

A poster on a white background, with text and one image. The title is ‘SATURATE: Queer Filmmaking Course by SQIFF in bold orange letters. Below is information about the date and time and a description of the course. The image is four people sat in a circle on the floor chatting and looking at a plan for making a film. Behind them is a projection with instructions on writing a plan for a film. More information about the course can be found on SQIFF’s website, www.sqiff.org

SQIFF (Scottish Queer International Film Festival)@sqiff.bsky.social · 5mo ago

🎬 SHORT FILM SUBMISSIONS OPEN FOR SQIFF 2026 💞✨ Deadline: 1st May 2026 🎞️ 📍Submit films via FilmFreeWay: filmfreeway.com/SQIFF

White background with SQIFF written in black in various positions. The text reads "SQIFF 2026 Call for Short Film Submissions now open until 1st May 2026" in white on a black rectangle.

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SQIFF (Scottish Queer International Film Festival)@sqiff.bsky.social · 9mo ago

✨ SQIFF 2025 Audience Survey ✨ Please fill out the survey forms.gle/ww9KY115aTC5... by Friday 21st November 💞 One lucky winner who fills out our audience survey will win £100 at the Craft Pottery 🏺 📸 Tiu Makkonen

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SQIFF (Scottish Queer International Film Festival)@sqiff.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Day 2 of SQIFF 2025 is a wrap and what a great day it was! 👏 🌟 🌈 Thank you for all our filmmakers and everyone who joined us! Tickets are still available for Squad Goals tonight and other events this week so head to our website and book them now! Photography by @tiumakko

SQIFF (Scottish Queer International Film Festival)@sqiff.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Our Opening Night Shorts is go go go starting off with a beautiful intro from our Director Indigo Korres So excited to celebrate an amazing line up of queer Scottish short films ♥️

An image from SQIFF 2025 of SQIFF director Indigo Korres doing an opening speech for the Opening Night Scottish Shorts screening. She is wearing a short black dress and knee high boots and to her right is a BSL interpreter.

SQIFF (Scottish Queer International Film Festival)@sqiff.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Kicking off SQIFF with an exciting networking session to inspire new queer creative projects and filmmaking in collaboration with Trans+ On Screen 🌈

An image taken at SQIFF 2025 of the Swipe Right on Your Next Film Collab event with Trans+ On Screen. It shows a panel of three people discussing how to build connections within the filmmaking community. On the right are two BSL interpreters.

The Skinny @theskinnymag.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Scottish Queer International Film Festival @sqiff.bsky.social kicks off today – here's @jamiedunnesq.bsky.social's preview of SQIFF's tenth edition...

Scottish Queer International Film Festival returns for 2025 - The Skinny

The much-loved Scottish Queer International Film Festival – or SQIFF for short – celebrates its landmark year with features, an exhibition, a craft fair, live performance and lots of queer short…

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SQIFF (Scottish Queer International Film Festival)@sqiff.bsky.social · 10mo ago

SQIFF is here! 🌈 Starting today get ready for a week packed with incredible queer films and events. We can’t wait to kick off our celebration of queer creativity, community, and joy!

An illustrated poster with a light purple background and bold black text that reads, “SQIFF is on this week!” Below the text are two people dancing together wearing butterfly wings.

SQIFF (Scottish Queer International Film Festival)@sqiff.bsky.social · 10mo ago

SQIFF Director Indigo Korres (@indigokorres) shares our ongoing commitment to trans inclusivity. We will always work to celebrate and support the trans community and stories across all areas of our work. With love and solidarity, always — the SQIFF team 💜🏳️‍⚧️

SQIFF (Scottish Queer International Film Festival)@sqiff.bsky.social · 10mo ago

SQIFF producer Ali Wilson with an update on how to use your #SQIFF25 tickets! Please note: this does not apply to guest ticket reservations. Tickets are still available at www.sqiff.org 🤩

SQIFF (Scottish Queer International Film Festival)@sqiff.bsky.social · 10mo ago

✨🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Best Scottish Shorts Award Judges Announcement 🎥🌟 SQIFF 2025 IS JUST ONE WEEK AWAY! We are bringing back our Best Scottish Shorts Award for one lucky winner out of the two Scottish Shorts programme we have this year. The winner will be announced at our Closing Film: Dreams in Nightmares!

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Close up shot Sarah Drummond, a white woman with short hair and wearing a grey hoodie.

Close up shot of Campbell X, a black man wearing sunglasses and a hat.

An image with text that reads “Best Scottish Short Award”. Underneath, a smaller text reads: “The winner will receive a high end camera package free of charge from NoDrama with consultation from their senior tech team for the best equipment for a future project (insurance needs to be in place for this); an hour-long session with Helios Blanc from Trans+ On Screen for distribution strategies.

SQIFF (Scottish Queer International Film Festival)@sqiff.bsky.social · 10mo ago

🏳️‍⚧️ SQIFF is for everyone! 🌟 Got questions about festival access? 💬 Email us at info@sqiff.org! We can’t wait to see you there just 8 DAYS to go! 🙌🎥

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SQIFF (Scottish Queer International Film Festival)@sqiff.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Thank you to Stella Nicholson for this introduction to the Queer Freedom screening she will be hosting on Saturday 1st of November in collaboration with Oska Bright to celebrate Learning Disabled and autistic filmmakers stories 🎉 Get your ticket for this event: www.tickettailor.com/events/sqiff... 🎟

RNIB Connect Radio @rnibradio.bsky.social · 10mo ago

@sqiff.bsky.social is back for their 10th and most accessible festival yet! Amelia spoke to the team about their programme of shorts and feature length films, events and craft fair. https://audioboom.com/posts/8790664-accessible-films-and-events-at-scottish-queer-international-film-festival

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