Edinburgh International Film Festival

About Edinburgh International Film Festival

Submissions will open from the 6 January 2026. Running from 13 to 19 August 2026, the latest edition of EIFF will honour 70+ years of festival history, showcasing the very best talent in filmmaking in its re-energised format that is rooted in a local Scottish context whilst

Awards this festival can qualify you for

• BAFTA Short · British Short Film

  Accepted into the official programme is sufficient. No win required. British productions only.

• BIFA Best Film · Best British Independent Film

  In-person official selection at EIFF qualifies a British independent film for BIFA entry. No win required.

• BIFA Short · Best British Short Film

  In-person official selection is sufficient. No win required. British production. Under 40 minutes.

• CSA Animated · Canadian Screen Award — Best Animated Short

  Auto-linked from the festival's self-declared qualifying status. Verify against current award regulations.

• CSA Doc Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Documentary Short Film

  Auto-linked from the festival's self-declared qualifying status. Verify against current award regulations.

• CSA Feature Doc · Canadian Screen Award — Best Feature Length Documentary

  Auto-linked from the festival's self-declared qualifying status. Verify against current award regulations.

• CSA Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Live Action Short Drama

  Auto-linked from the festival's self-declared qualifying status. Verify against current award regulations.

Edinburgh International Film Festival submission FAQ