---
title: >-
  16th Edinburgh Short Film Festival Open For Entries - International Showcases
  & Awards
description: >-
  16th Edinburgh Short Film Festival open for short film submissions. Cash
  prizes, trophies, and international showcases. Max 25 min, all genres
  eligible.
url: 'https://www.artsume.com/programs/24e2dfaf-1c70-4e8c-8bba-ce246f0138f5'
type: program
status: closed
createdAt: '2026-03-30'
updatedAt: '2026-09-30'
programType: Festival/fair
organization: Edinburgh Short Film Festival
organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/edinburgh-short-film-festival'
deadline: '2026-06-19'
entryFee: 17 USD
location: 'Glasgow, United Kingdom'
isOnline: false
compensationRange: Cash prizes and trophies for award winners
disciplines:
  - film
  - video
  - digital art
---

# 16th Edinburgh Short Film Festival Open For Entries - International Showcases & Awards

**Hosted by:** Edinburgh Short Film Festival

**Type:** Festival/fair | **Location:** Glasgow, United Kingdom | **Deadline:** June 19, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $17

## About This Program

Screening the best in International contemporary short film & programming for other festivals across the UK & internationally, the ESFF is now open for submission for short film-makers! 
 
We're planning extra screenings, expanded masterclasses and offering cash prizes and trophies 
 
But that's not all! 
 
This year, we're also excited to be programming showcases of our best films for our international film festival partners across Europe. 
 
Max Length 25 minutes, international films welcomed, all genres eligible. 
Open for entries online and via Film Freeway 
 
Early Bird Deadline for submissions ends on Friday Feb 20th

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** film, video, digital art

### Additional Requirements

Max length 25 minutes, all genres eligible. If submitting directly via PayPal, email edinburghshorts@gmail.com with Film Title, Director, Contact Email, Length, Genre, Country of Origin, Screener link, and passwords if required.

## Compensation & Benefits

Cash prizes and trophies for award winners

**Includes:** Prize

## Timeline

- **Opens:** March 30, 2026
- **Deadline:** June 19, 2026

## Contact

**Email:** edinburghshorts@gmail.com

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://www.edinburghshortfilmfestival.com/call-for-entries-filmmakers/