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The Edinburgh Short Film Festival will run from 6 November to 21 November 2026 at Filmhouse in Edinburgh. The festival features a strong programme of short films, including 29 UK premieres and 27 award-winners, alongside international shorts. Attendees can participate in panel discussions, networking events, and Q&A sessions, with a special focus on Japanese short films and visiting European Film Festival directors.
The 2026 Edinburgh Short Film Festival opens Friday 6th Nov until Saturday 21st Nov screening one of the UK's strongest short film programmes, with outstanding International shorts, 29 UK premieres & 27 award-winners. We're very much looking forward to welcoming cinema audiences back to live screenings, with a programme of outstanding short cinema, award winning short films including films from Cannes, Locarno, the Berlinale and award winning shorts from across the globe. On top of all that, we're holding panel discussions, lively networking events, Q & A Sessions, Japanese short films from Tokyo, and a host of visiting European Film Festival directors on Nov 15th to screen their award-winning shorts.
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Edinburgh Short Film Festival takes place on Friday, 6 November 2026. The event runs until Saturday, 21 November 2026.
Edinburgh Short Film Festival is held at Filmhouse in Edinburgh (88 Lothian Road, Edinburgh West EH3 9BZ).
Tickets for Edinburgh Short Film Festival can be booked via edinburghshortfilmfestival.com using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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The Edinburgh Short Film Festival will run from 6 November to 21 November 2026 at Filmhouse in Edinburgh. The festival features a strong programme of short films, including 29 UK premieres and 27 award-winners, alongside international shorts. Attendees can participate in panel discussions, networking events, and Q&A sessions, with a special focus on Japanese short films and visiting European Film Festival directors.
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The 2026 Edinburgh Short Film Festival opens Friday 6th Nov until Saturday 21st Nov screening one of the UK's strongest short film programmes, with outstanding International shorts, 29 UK premieres & 27 award-winners. We're very much looking forward to welcoming cinema audiences back to live screenings, with a programme of outstanding short cinema, award winning short films including films from Cannes, Locarno, the Berlinale and award winning shorts from across the globe. On top of all that, we're holding panel discussions, lively networking events, Q & A Sessions, Japanese short films from Tokyo, and a host of visiting European Film Festival directors on Nov 15th to screen their award-winning shorts.
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WhereFilmhouse
88 Lothian Road, Edinburgh West EH3 9BZ
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Edinburgh Short Film Festival?
Edinburgh Short Film Festival takes place on Friday, 6 November 2026. The event runs until Saturday, 21 November 2026.
Where is Edinburgh Short Film Festival taking place?
Edinburgh Short Film Festival is held at Filmhouse in Edinburgh (88 Lothian Road, Edinburgh West EH3 9BZ).
How do I get tickets for Edinburgh Short Film Festival?
Tickets for Edinburgh Short Film Festival can be booked via edinburghshortfilmfestival.com using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Until Saturday, 21 November 2026
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88 Lothian Road, Edinburgh West EH3 9BZ
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