Tier 2
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Last verified 12 June 2026
SQIFF is the Scottish Queer International Film Festival, a Glasgow festival for LGBTQIA+ cinema.
BAFTA Short · British Short Film
Acceptance into at least two BAFTA-qualifying festivals makes a British short eligible for the EE BAFTA British Short Film award.
BIFA Short · Best British Short Film
In-person official selection at this BIFA Section B festival counts toward eligibility (two Section B British festivals confer eligibility; one Section A festival is the alternative). No win required. British production. Under 40 minutes.
Submitting to SQIFF costs Free early, then GBP 5 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. SQIFF accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Yes. SQIFF can qualify a film for BAFTA, subject to the specific category and condition for each award. The exact route differs per award body.
SQIFF takes place in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
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