---
title: Edinburgh Short Film Festival
description: >-
  Annual short film festival in Edinburgh celebrating comedy, drama, animation,
  and international cinema.
url: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/edinburgh-short-film-festival'
type: organization
createdAt: '2026-03-30'
updatedAt: '2026-09-29'
organizationType: Festival
location: 'Edinburgh, United Kingdom'
website: 'https://www.edinburghshortfilmfestival.com'
yearFounded: 2020
---

# Edinburgh Short Film Festival

*Festival • Edinburgh, United Kingdom*

## About

Annual short film festival in Edinburgh celebrating comedy, drama, animation, and international cinema.

The Edinburgh Short Film Festival (ESFF) is an annual short film festival based in Edinburgh, Scotland, celebrating short films across genres including comedy, drama, animation, and stop-motion. Now in its 16th edition, ESFF presents screenings at Edinburgh's Filmhouse cinema and offers awards including Best Film and Best Animation trophies. The festival maintains international partnerships and is recognized by BIFA (British Independent Film Awards).

It also curates special screening events, including international audience award programmes in partnership with festivals such as Shortcutz Amsterdam.

## Details

- **Founded:** 2020
- **Address:** 13-29 Nicolson St, Edinburgh EH8 9FT, UK
- **Website:** https://www.edinburghshortfilmfestival.com
- **Social Media:** facebook: https://www.facebook.com/430080663720147, twitter: https://twitter.com/EdinburghShorts, instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edinburgh_shorts/

## Programs

View current programs from Edinburgh Short Film Festival on Artsume: https://www.artsume.com/o/edinburgh-short-film-festival