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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 2026 programme is LIVE!

We’re back for our 11th festival, 19–24 October at Glasgow Film Theatre & The Vic and Assembly Rooms.

100+ films and 27 events celebrating LGBTQIA+ stories from Scotland and across the world.

Programme + tickets: sqiff.org

Art: Christian Noelle Charles
Model: Medea
Christian Charles artwork for SQIFF 2026, with hands holding a gem and colourful swirls and a trans feminine model being held through these spirals. It has a spacey background and the text of the poster reads 19th - 24th October, Glasgow, sqiff.org, Scottish Queer International Film Festival 2026. The logos of the funders as well as access symbols promoting the BSL-English Interpretation, Wheelchair Access, Live Captioning, Audio Description, and Descriptive Subtitles is at the bottom of the design, with the SQIFF logo at the top right of the image.
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Love that changes. Love that persists. Love that is chosen again and again.

🇧🇷 We Are Eternal brings together five Brazilian shorts exploring love across friendship, family, intimacy, grief and care.
Presented with Mostra Queer Brasil.

🎟️ Find out more: sqiff.org
September 29, 2026 at 1:57 PM
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Time to get PAPPED! 📸

Strike a pose, bring your most extra outfits + dance moves, and expect local legends on the decks, including some of SQIFF’s own team.

📍 The Art School
🕙 10pm–2am | 18+

🎟️ Get tickets at sqiff.org
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September 28, 2026 at 4:59 PM
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🎬 What’s On: Day Two

✂️ Experimental cinema with Collaged
🎬 9 world premieres with SATURATE
🌙 Strange encounters after dark with Night Time

Three programmes, plenty to explore 👀

🎟️ Find out more + get your tickets now at www.sqiff.org
September 27, 2026 at 5:14 PM
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Cinema. Community. Connection.

Just a few of the things that make SQIFF, SQIFF.

This October, we’re back for six days of queer cinema, shared experiences and opportunities to come together.

🎟️ Explore the SQIFF 2026 programme + get tickets at sqiff.org
September 26, 2026 at 2:03 PM
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We’re opening SQIFF 2026 with Scottish Shorts 🎬🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

A celebration of queer filmmaking coming out of Scotland right now, from experimental film and punk rebellion to queer and trans strength, intimacy + community.

📅 19 Oct, 8:30pm
📍 GFT

Full line-up, tickets + access info: www.sqiff.org
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September 25, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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Access at SQIFF 2026.

We’re committed to making our festival as accessible as possible.

Find full accessibility information at SQIFF.org/accessibility.

Questions? Email [email protected]
Pink and black SQIFF graphic directing audiences to full festival accessibility information, with a pink-tinted image of a seated person at the bottom. Peach and black SQIFF graphic listing festival access provisions, with an orange-tinted image of a seated person on the right.
September 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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🌈🎬 Last week, SQIFF Director Indigo Korres travelled to FFLASH-HUB in Barcelona to speak about the pioneering accessibility work we do, and how it's helped create and support integral change in Scotland's film exhibition sector over the last decade.
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September 24, 2026 at 8:02 AM
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Programme Spotlight: Sapphics & Psychics.

Telepathy, psychic yearning, ghostly cruising… and that’s just the first date.

Featuring Close, More Than Happy, My Senses Are All I Have To Offer, Dream Factory and Daughters of Destiny.

📅 Tue 20 Oct

🎟️ Tickets + full details: sqiff.org
September 23, 2026 at 8:06 AM
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Queer Filmmakers’ Group returns for SQIFF 2026!

Explore funding, training and development opportunities at our Film Talent Initiatives Presentation, or pitch your own short film idea for the chance to receive £500 towards making it.

Film Pitch applications close 4 October.

More at sqiff.org
A photograph of a lively group of people chatting and laughing together in a cinema with bright red seats. White text over the image reads, “Event Spotlight: Queer Filmmakers’ Group,” with the SQIFF 2026 logo and website at the bottom. A dark event graphic featuring a photograph of empty chairs arranged in a space, illuminated by warm orange light. White text gives details for “Queer Filmmakers’ Group: Film Talent Initiatives Presentation,” taking place Monday 19th October at GFT Cinema 3, 3:45pm–5:30pm. The event brings together organisations offering short film funding, training and talent development schemes across Scotland and the UK, with opportunities to hear about their programmes, ask questions and connect with others. Facilitated by Erica Monde. BSL interpretation, Text to Speech icons, SQIFF 2026 logo and website appear at the bottom. Promotional graphic for "Queer Filmmakers' Group: Film Pitch," facilitated by Erica Monde at GFT Cinema 2, Tuesday 20 October, 12:30pm-2:30pm, for ages 18+. The background is a photograph of a previous event, showing people seated together in a cinema space, with one person speaking into a microphone. Text explains that filmmakers can pitch a short film idea live at SQIFF 2026 in front of an audience and guest judges. Two winning pitches will each receive £500 towards making their short film, with both films premiering at SQIFF 2027. People can apply in advance to pitch or attend as an audience member. BSL interpretation, Text to Speech icons, SQIFF 2026 logo and website appear at the bottom.
September 21, 2026 at 6:34 PM
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SQIFF 2026 programme is LIVE!

We’re back for our 11th festival, 19–24 October at Glasgow Film Theatre & The Vic and Assembly Rooms.

100+ films and 27 events celebrating LGBTQIA+ stories from Scotland and across the world.

Programme + tickets: sqiff.org

Art: Christian Noelle Charles
Model: Medea
Christian Charles artwork for SQIFF 2026, with hands holding a gem and colourful swirls and a trans feminine model being held through these spirals. It has a spacey background and the text of the poster reads 19th - 24th October, Glasgow, sqiff.org, Scottish Queer International Film Festival 2026. The logos of the funders as well as access symbols promoting the BSL-English Interpretation, Wheelchair Access, Live Captioning, Audio Description, and Descriptive Subtitles is at the bottom of the design, with the SQIFF logo at the top right of the image.
September 15, 2026 at 1:11 PM
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SQIFF 2026 programme is LIVE!

We’re back for our 11th festival, 19–24 October at Glasgow Film Theatre & The Vic and Assembly Rooms.

100+ films and 27 events celebrating LGBTQIA+ stories from Scotland and across the world.

Programme + tickets: sqiff.org

Art: Christian Noelle Charles
Model: Medea
Christian Charles artwork for SQIFF 2026, with hands holding a gem and colourful swirls and a trans feminine model being held through these spirals. It has a spacey background and the text of the poster reads 19th - 24th October, Glasgow, sqiff.org, Scottish Queer International Film Festival 2026. The logos of the funders as well as access symbols promoting the BSL-English Interpretation, Wheelchair Access, Live Captioning, Audio Description, and Descriptive Subtitles is at the bottom of the design, with the SQIFF logo at the top right of the image.
September 15, 2026 at 1:11 PM
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SQIFF is excited to be collaborating with BSL Film Club on a partnership screening at @filmhouseedinburgh.bsky.social! Join us later this month and celebrate Deaf LGBTQIA+ on-screen representation ✨

📍Filmhouse, Edinburgh
📍Sunday 20 September, 2:30pm 

Tickets: www.filmhouse.org.uk/movie/bsl-fi...
BSL Film Club x SQIFF: Reconnection + Close to You + Q&A
This screening will have an introduction and be followed by a Q&A with Reconnection director Amy Helena, moderated by BSL Film Club co-programmer Charlie Little. Both will be BSL/En...
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September 9, 2026 at 12:05 PM
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Want to learn how to create a safer and more considered set when it comes to intimacy in queer film? Join the Queer Filmmakers' Group for a special session on queer Intimacy Coordination in film, with guest speaker Ian West.

📍23rd Sept, 6:30-8:30pm

Tickets & Info: buytickets.at/sqiff/2399191
A poster on a white background, with text. The text reads ‘QUEER FILMMAKERS GROUP, Intimacy Coordination with Ian West’ 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 learn how to create a safer and more considered set when it comes to intimacy in queer film? Join the Queer Filmmakers' Group for a special session on queer Intimacy Coordination in film, with guest speaker Ian West. Ian West is a Glasgow-based intimacy coordinator who brings a unique blend of sensitivity, professionalism, artistic vision, and much-needed humour to every project. He has over 27 years of experience across high-end television and film, working throughout the UK and internationally, and maintains homes in both Glasgow and London.’ 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 will explore key considerations for intimacy coordination in queer filmmaking, and is relevant to people working across all departments in film; not just cast and directors. Come along with your questions prepared, as this is a great chance to get direct insight from someone working at the top of the field.’ 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.
September 4, 2026 at 7:20 AM
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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.
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August 6, 2026 at 1:12 PM
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🐺 BOUCHRA 🐺

We have a few free community tickets for this screening, if cost is a barrier please email [email protected] 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
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August 5, 2026 at 2:24 PM
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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” Another image of the darkened room with people watching a screen, with an image of two hands touching with a bright pink hue. 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.
August 4, 2026 at 11:53 AM
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🏳️‍⚧️ 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!

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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.
July 24, 2026 at 3:25 PM
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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.
July 21, 2026 at 10:05 AM
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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...
A poster on a white background, with text. The title is ‘SQIFF ARE LOOKING FOR TRUSTEES TO JOIN OUR BOARD’ in bold orange letters. Below is the SQIFF’s logo. An orange poster on a white background, with text. The text reads “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. SQIFF's Trustees will play a vital role in ensuring the charity fulfils its core purpose and operates in line with its vision, mission, and values; supporting and challenging the core team to help SQIFF flourish.“ in bold black letters. Below is the SQIFF’s logo. An orange poster on a white background, with text. The text reads “As we build our Board of Trustees, we are specifically looking for people with specific knowledge in one or more of the following areas, including strong expertise in charity governance and regulatory compliance: Law / legal matters; HR; Finance management; Environmental Sustainability; Fundraising; Safeguarding; PR and branding; Charity governance and compliance.“ in bold black letters. Below is the SQIFF’s logo. An orange poster on a white background, with text. The text reads “We aim to appoint 5 Trustees, including one young person and one member/former member of SQIFF’s Queer Filmmaking Group. Please find out more about this role and how to apply on our link in bio. Any questions, queries, and comments are welcome at: info@sqiff.org. Application deadline: End of day, Wednesday 5 August.“ in bold black letters. Below is the SQIFF’s logo.
July 20, 2026 at 12:11 PM
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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! 👀
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July 19, 2026 at 12:48 PM
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🍿 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
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June 30, 2026 at 3:27 PM
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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. 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.
June 12, 2026 at 8:51 PM
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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.
May 24, 2026 at 1:45 PM
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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. A poster on a white background, with text. The text reads ‘The Brief, which includes film themes, required elements, guidelines, and time frames for the challenge will be discussed in person at the start of our 48 hours. You will then set out in your teams to make your films. All completed films will then be screened at the next Queer Filmmaker’s Group session in June (bring your friends)! The challenge is open for any and all levels of filmmaking experience and we encourage people who are brand-new to film to attend’ 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.
May 21, 2026 at 10:51 AM
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🍿 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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May 19, 2026 at 3:50 PM