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 🏳️‍🌈

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 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 ‘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 title is ‘SQIFF ARE LOOKING FOR TRUSTEES TO JOIN OUR BOARD’ in bold orange letters. Below is the SQIFF’s logo.
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
An article piece of Sapphic Screen talking about the film with the title Girl Love Goes International
A South Asian family of 5 people enjoys dinner together with a white lesbian carrying a dish.
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 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 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.
Dula and Edan swim toward each other in an underwater turquoise paradise, surrounded by coral and colourful fish.
An image of Bea Webster signing in a field with stones.
An image of two people dancing together in a club with pink and blue lighting. They are both smiling and looking down. The person on the left has their hand on the other person's shoulder.
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
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”.
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.
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.
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
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.
A photo of from the back of a cinema space showing a full house with a big screen that reads Opening Night Scottish Shorts.
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.
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.
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.
Medium close up shot of Anthony Lexa, a white girl with short dark hair and wearing a white crop top in front of an orange background.
An image with text “If you have any questions about the festival access email info@sqiff.org”. Underneath, there is a picture of a plant and next to it a pink bedside table with flowers, mushrooms and a fizzy drink can.
An image from We'll Go Down In History of a football team in pink, white, and blue uniforms. They are smiling and celebrating with one player jumping into the air.
A green poster with an illustration of a pink sofa covered in soft pillows, including one shaped like a strawberry. Text reads: “Quiet room available throughout the festival.”
A graphic advertising an event for SQIFF 2025. The text reads Swipe Right on Your Next Film Collab. Looking for your next creative partner? Join SQIFF and Trans+ on Screen for a speed-dating-style filmmaking event designed to connect queer and trans filmmakers! The SQIFF logo and the Trans+ on Screen logo are at the bottom.
An animated graphic celebrating the 10th birthday of the Scottish Queer International Film Festival. Text reads “SQIFF is 10! Have you got a birthday tenner for us?” The graphic is pink and black and features an illustration of a cake.
A pink poster with an illustrated person carrying two steaming cups beneath colourful bunting. Text reads: “All films in the programme have English language Descriptive Subtitles.”
An image from Keith of someone on a dating app on their phone. On the table in front of them are physical cards that resemble dating profiles with the eyes crossed out.
A light blue poster featuring an illustrated disco ball tied with a pink ribbon. Below the disco ball, text reads: 'All our films and events are pay what you can with free options for those who need it.
An image from Taps of a man wearing a green jacket standing indoors, lit by a warm reddish glow as he looks down at his phone. A yellow text message bubble appears on screen, reading “So are you up or down,” hinting at a conversation from Grindr.
An animated graphic celebrating the 10th birthday of the Scottish Queer International Film Festival. Text reads “SQIFF is 10! Have you got a birthday tenner for us?” The graphic is orange and black and features an illustration of a cake.
An image from Dreams in Nightmares, dir. Shatara Michelle Ford, of three people standing together in a field at dusk, with the sky a dark purple and pink. They are holding hands, smiling, and taking a selfie.
An image from Rookie of two young women in volleyball uniforms embracing and smiling with their noses touching. Other team members are in the background.
An image from WORM of a person holding a black, caviar-like substance near their mouth, which is open. The image is lit with pink and blue tones.
An image from Gender Reveal of three people with shocked expressions standing outside with an arch of blue, pink, and white balloons behind them. One is in a pink dress holding a drink, one is in a yellow mesh shirt, and the other is wearing a shirt and leather vest.
An image with text that reads all events have live captioning. Underneath, there is a picture of a drag performer in a pink and blue outfit, big curly wig, elf ears, and horns getting ready at a dressing table.
An image from The Serpent’s Skin. The image shows a vampire-like creature with blood running from their eyes, snarling aggressively in a dark space with red lighting.
An image with text that reads the lights will be slightly up during all screenings, and disposable earplugs will be available. To the right is a unicorn with blue hair and a horn, wearing two carabiners around its neck and holding a brush in its mouth.
An image from Cinema Fouad of a person applying mascara while looking into a small mirror. They are wearing a red jacket and have short dark hair.
An image with text that reads FFP2 face masks will be available. To the left is a picture of a fairy with short purple hair and pink wings. They are wearing a purple kilt and lace-up shirt, are holding a flower in their mouth, and have a pink carabiner.
An image from by Oceania Valentin Noujaïm of two shirtless people lie side-by-side with their eyes closed peacefully. The lighting is blue and a hand is placing a white rose next to them.
An image taken from the film Aliens in Beirut of two people in mid-air jumping into the sea from a rocky ledge. They are both wearing just boxers and the sea is a dark blue-green.
An image of two people dancing together in a club with pink and blue lighting. They are both smiling and looking down. The person on the left has their hand on the other person's shoulder.
An illustrated image promoting the Scottish Queer International Film Festival of a person doing yoga with text that reads all events have BSL interpretation.
Black and white poster for a Filmmakers Social event hosted by the Scottish Queer International Film Festival. Text reads Are you a queer filmmaker working in Scotland or beyond? Come and join us to meet others who are LGBTQIA+ and interested or already working in film and related media.
An image with text that reads all Content and Access Notes are available for all screenings. The text is being held up by a fairy with blue hair wearing a long tartan skirt and a white frilly top.
Dula and Edan swim toward each other in an underwater turquoise paradise, surrounded by coral and colorful fish