Filmhouse Queer Film Prize 2026
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Filmhouse Queer Film Prize 2026
This June, we celebrate the best LGBTQIA+ short films made in Scotland. Filmhouse is a nominating partner of the Iris Prize Best British Short and we’re looking for an LGBTQIA+ short film to nominate from our region!
From the submitted films, our panel will compile a shortlist which will be screened at Filmhouse on Wednesday 24th June. The winner and Scotland’s nominated film to be part of the Iris Prize Best British programme will be announced at the screening.
The winner will take its place as part of the Iris Prize Best British programme, and will be shown on Channel 4 and Film4.
Submissions are now OPEN, and close on Monday 1st June at 5pm.
Category rules
All entries must be 39 minutes or less, and should made by, be for, about or of interest to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or intersex audiences, and must have been completed within 2 years prior to the submission deadline (between 1st June 2024 and 1st June 2026).
All entries must be made in Scotland.
Films of all types are accepted, including animation and documentary.
We have no restrictions regarding short films that have previously been or are currently available online, in film festivals, or which have been broadcast on television.
Please note student productions will not be accepted unless they are graduating films.
How to enter
Please upload film submissions to this link. They should be either HD/4K quality .mov or mp4 files.
Please complete the submission form and pay the submission fee (£10) by contacting us at Box Office in person or by phoning us on 0131 380 5280
Important information
The selected film MUST supply all film assets by 17 July 2026.
Showtimes
Showtimes Kokuho | 12:15PM Romería | 12:20PM Rose of Nevada | 12:40PM Orphan | 2:30PM, 5:40PM The North | 2:50PM Wake in Fright (4K Restoration) | 3:15PM, 8:35PM Our Land | 3:50PM The Conversation (4K Restoration) | 5:30PM Flowing Stories + discussion | 5:45PM Queer as Punk | 6:15PM Akira (4K Restoration) | 8:15PM Cronos (4K Restoration) | 8:20PM Mother Mary | 8:30PM
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