Running annually since 2015, the Scottish Youth Film Festival is an open competition for Scotland’s young filmmakers and an event where young people can attend talks, panels and practical workshops covering all aspects of film. The Festival changes location each year and has featured guests such as Industrial Light and Magic, Directors John McPhail, Raisah Ahmed and Douglas Mackinnon as well as actors, camera operators, hair and make-up artists, animators, choreographers, stunt coordinators and many, many more.
Scottish Youth Film Festival 2026 info coming soon!
Praise For The Festival
“It was very inclusive and fun, I would love to return next year!!”- Maja, Festival Attendee
“It was great to hear from real down to earth industry professionals who are living the dream, makes you feel like it could be you one day.”- Alice, Festival Attendee
“Professional, heartwarming and planting seeds for the future in so many ways.”- Tim Flood, Filmmaker
“This is a great film festival for young people, it does not try to be grand or exclusive. It encourages all the young people it can reach, to take part and learn something or take something positive away.”- Lee Vann Wakelin, Filmmaker
“All the young people I've worked with, whose films have featured in the festival, really get a lot out of taking part. Well done to everyone involved in making this a highlight of the year in film education in Scotland.”- Kevin Cameron, Filmmaker
First class. Not just a film festival. Two days crammed full of lots of young film students taking advantage of high quality workshops prior to the awards. Brilliant idea.”- Graham Kitchener, Filmmaker
