Tier 4
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Last verified 12 June 2026
Champions of independent filmmaking, we've screened over 400+ short films in EdFringe since 2014. The 2025 event is now concluded and submissions will re-open in 2026! For any future entries, do remember that we operate within the Edinburgh Festival Fringe - the World's largest
The main submission deadline for Nightpiece Film Festival is around 8 August 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Nightpiece Film Festival costs from GBP 30 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Nightpiece Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Nightpiece Film Festival takes place in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
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