Edinburgh Short Film Festival 2024

Friday Oct 25th - Sunday Nov 10th 2024

We're back with our 2024 edition and excited to screen a wonderful programme

There's dozens of UK Premieres, including Cannes, Berlinale, Annecy Award winners and winning shorts from Film Festivals across the globe

We're also screening guest programmes from the Belgian Short Film Agency, our European Film Fests Showcase & FREE filmmaking workshops and masterclasses!

Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting out in the world of indie film and television production, this networking event is designed to inspire and educate writers and aspiring writers in the entertainment industry.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded creatives, expand your network, and enhance your screenwriting repertoire. Reserve your spot today for this exclusive event! Isn’t time you change how you do things? Networking is important – you never know what you may learn or who you may connect with.

Every November, the entire global film industry converges for the American Film Market.

AFM is the premier film acquisition, development and networking event where more than $1 Billion in distribution and film financing deals are closed each year on completed films and those in every stage of development. More business-oriented than any other motion picture event, thousands of professionals from all corners of our industry come together at AFM to develop, showcase, discover, finance and license 1000s of independent films and projects destined for the world’s audiences.

At AFM, participants can also attend The AFM Sessions – 30+ world class conferences and panels, and connect with the independent film community’s decision makers, all in one convenient location.

AFM is the only sales market produced by the Independents for our industry.

This virtual event will provide valuable insights and tips on crafting compelling scripts for film and television production, including, the intricacies of developing unique characters, a strong premise and story, finding your voice, exploring script development and the writer’s vision.

Our expert panelist will enhance your knowledge with the evolving landscape of the entertainment industry, offering valuable advice for both seasoned professionals and aspiring writers.

Each year the festival holds a series of screenings. We also will be having a networking drinks mixer event. This is for filmmakers and writers to network and socialise in our venue at Waterford Crystal. The festival team also meets up with filmmakers for post-screening drinks.