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Glasgow Youth Film Festival

One of the most innovative youth film festivals in Europe, Glasgow Youth Film Festival (GYFF) will return for 2025 between Friday 26th and Sunday 28th September!

Glasgow Youth Film Festival

About Glasgow Youth Film Festival

Taking place from Friday - Sunday 15 September, this year's programme brings a mix of exciting new releases, iconic classics and intriguing documentaries.

The festival is co-programmed by a group of Young Programmers aged 15 to 18, who are mentored through a summer school with the Glasgow Film team. All screenings and events take place at Glasgow Film Theatre.

Opening with the Scottish Premiere of the Sundance Award-winning Plainclothes
Sing Street closes the festival, full of pure ‘80s joy, music & heart
Scottish Premieres: Runa Simi & Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror
Modern classics: Submarine, Lingua Franca, Fantastic Mr Fox, Train to Busan
Plus a Queer Cinema Sunday takeover: But I’m A Cheerleader

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