The Scottish Short Film Festival is an independent film festival which has taken place annually in Scotland from 2012. From 2012 to 2017, the festival was known as The Raptor Filmz Short Scottish Film Festival until the event was rebranded in 2018 to Scottish Short Film Festival.Festival listing on Film Freeway
History and format
The festival was set up in 2012 by Scottish filmmaker Chris Young. The first festival took place in Glasgow at the Grosvenor Cinema and at later dates was held at Howden Park Centre in Livingston and Bathgate Regal Community Theatre.
The festival returned in 2018 with Scottish actor Regina Vereker coming onboard alongside to help run the film festival, and under the new name of The Scottish Short Film Festival. The Centre for Contemporary Arts in Glasgow was due to host the 2018 festivalFestival listing on Centre of Contemporary Arts page but due to the fire at the Glasgow School of Art, the venue was forced to close. It was announced on the festival's Twitter account that the Crowne Plaza Glasgow would take over as host.
In 2021, during the COVID pandemic, the film festival was moved online and returned to an in-person event at The Art School, Glasgow for 2022 (10th edition).
After a three year break, The Scottish Short Film Festival has relaunched with a new team of volunteers, and the 11th edition of the Scottish Short Film Festival will be held at Kelvin Hall, Glasgow in July 2026.
Festival award winners List of winners and nominees of the festival.
2012 winners Award Film Recipient(s) 1st Audience Prize Mugging For Amateurs Johnny Herbin 2nd Audience Prize The Lost Purse Colin Ross Smith 3rd Audience Prize (Tied) Archie - A Wee Ghost StoryRabbit Punch Steven Patrick, Liz Baillie, Scott WatsonNeil Hartop Best Director The Lost Purse Colin Ross Smith Best Actor Declan Michael Laird Best Music Francis Macdonald Best Script Rabbit Punch Neil Hartop, Gregory Humphries Best Set Neil Hartop Best Costume/Make-up Peanut
2014 winners Award Film Recipient(s) 1st Judges Prize Sockzilla Paul Bruce 2nd Judges Prize What Have You Done? Susan Sutton, William Samson Audience Choice Just Say Hi John McPhail Best Director Sockzilla Paul Bruce Best Music Most Original Best Actor A Day Of Best Actress What Have You Done? Susan Sutton Best Costume Poppy Kev Pickering
2015 winners Award Film Recipient(s) 1st Judges Prize Middle Man Charlie Francis, Katie White 2nd Judges Prize Wake Up Call Kev Pickering Audience Choice Middle Man Charlie Francis, Katie White Best Actress Reflections Kerry Browne Best Actor Middle Man Joe Cassidy Most Creative/Original Charlie Francis, Katie White Best Script Godhammer Paul Bruce Best Costume Best Music Nancy William Sampson Best Set Design Wake Up Call Kev Pickering Film Combo Prize Graveyard Slimbo Boye
2016 winners Award Film Recipient(s) 1st Judges Prize Safe Haven Stuart Gilmartin 2nd Judges Prize Hole Mike Callaghan Big Audience Prize Little Audience Prize Red Sky On The Black Isle Lisa Marley The Golden Raptor Award Pandora Drew Mewse Best Director Safe Haven Stuart Gilmartin Best Actor Hole James Cosmo Best Actress Best Man Seylan Baxter Most Creative/Original Tracks Kris Blair Best Music Best Script The Bullies Ahmad Dabiri Best Costume Broadfoot's Magical Adventure Andy S. McEwan
2017 winners
The Golden Raptor Award - Portrait of the Artwork as a Young Man - Chris Gerrard Judges 1st Prize - Writer's Block Judges 2nd Prize - Enora Audience Choice Award (Evening Session) - Dying To Forgive Audience Choice Award (Afternoon Session) - Weekend Away
Award Winner(s) Nominees Best DirectorVito Milazzo - Writer's BlockStuart Gilmartin - SmileSami Khadraoui, Benoît Monney - EnoraMatt Hielsberg, Nicci Thompson - We Sit We Drink No GunsVito Milazzo - Writer's Block Best ActorSean Biggerstaff - EnoraRichard Hughson - RagnorSean Biggerstaff - EnoraGary Lind - Dying To ForgiveMark Wood - Writer's Block Best ActressBriony Monroe - EggshellsChristine Clare - FuelRachel Mcphail - Weekend AwayNicolette McKeown - SmileBriony Monroe - Eggshells Best ScriptSami Khadraoui, Benoît Monney - EnoraStephen Mercer - RagnorSami Khadraoui, Benoît Monney - EnoraVito Milazzo - Writer's Block Best MusicJulien Painot - EnoraEamonn Watt - The Old CroftVincent Breant - RagnarOwen Devlin - SplinterJulien Painot - EnoraDavid Cicero - Writer's Block Best SoundLogan Byers, Bradly Clark - We Sit We Drink No GunsBjörn Cornelius, Laurent Vonlanthen - EnoraLogan Byers, Bradly Clark - We Sit We Drink No GunsSean Gill - Writer's Block Best Costume/Make upJuliette Sedlacek - We Sit We Drink No GunsLéonard Berney - EnoraJuliette Sedlacek - We Sit We Drink No Guns Most Creative/OriginalThe Old CroftThe Old CroftPortrait of the Artwork as a Young ManSplinterEnora
2018 winners
The Golden Raptor Award - Carved - Daniel Caradec Judges 1st Prize - Lethe - Eric Romero Judges 2nd Prize - To The Sea - Mark Westbrook & R. Paul Wilson Audience Choice Award - Drone - Robert Duncan Rising Star Award - To The Sea - Gregor Selkirk Golden Bawhair - The She Wolves Of Wall Street - Tamsin Amantea-Collins
Award Winner(s) Nominees Best DirectorKevin Pickering - Close To The BoneR. Paul Wilson - To The SeaEric Romero - LetheKevin Pickering - Close To The Bone Best ActorDavid Scott - Close To The BoneAlec Westwood - ButterflyPaul Comrie - To The SeaDavid Scott - Close To The Bone Best ActressKirsty Findlay - LetheKirsty Findlay - LetheMegan Thomas - PracticeMichelle Donnelly - A Calm Sea Sways Best ScriptFarewellsLetheFarewellsThe PitchClementine Best CinematographyClose To The BoneTo The SeaEscapeClose To The Bone Best EditingClose To The BoneLife of a Ten Pound NoteClose To The BoneTeeth Best DocumentaryTeethInhaleA Thin PlaceTeethWe Are Here Best Sound/MusicClose To The BoneButterflyPlaybackClose To The Bone Best Costume/Make upEscapeLetheMia : A Rapture 2.0 ProductionWolves in WinterEscape Most Creative/OriginalLife Of A Ten Pound NoteLife Of A Ten Pound NoteLose Like A HumanFarewellsCarved
2019 winners
The Golden Raptor Award - Remember Me - Katie Low Judges 1st Prize - Turning Tide - Andrew Muir Judges 2nd Prize - Spaceship - Conor McMahon Judges 3rd Prize - Mess - Graham Robertson Main Event Audience Choice Award - Spaceship - Conor McMahon Matinee Audience Award - Turning The Tables - Jay Rowan Tanner Golden Raptor Award - Remember Me - Katie Low
Award Winner(s) Nominees Best DirectorAndrew Muir - Turning TideAndrew Muir - Turning TidePaul Diffley - Free FlowAlex Cormack - Lost BrothersCharlotte Daniel - Carmen Best Lead ActorMalcolm Cumming - SpaceshipAlec Westwood - Remember MeMalcolm Cumming - SpaceshipGraham Robertson - MessRonan Doyle - Lost Brothers Best Lead ActressKate Donnelly - RegretsJenny Clifford - HeartsSharnee Tones - EmmaDiane Brooks - CrackpotKate Donnelly - Regrets Best ScriptLost BrothersCarmenLost BrothersRemember MeRevenant Relocation Officers Best CinematographyTurning TideMountainFree FlowTurning TideEmma Best EditingClose To The BoneLife of a Ten Pound NoteClose To The BoneTeeth Best DocumentaryWhere Eagles DareA Little RevivalWhere Eagles DareWe See The World Differently Thomas Haywood Award for Best Use Of Scottish LandscapeWhere Eagles DareFree FlowWhere Eagles Dare Acting Coach Scotland Rising Star Award Ronan Doyle - Escape Patrick McLaughlan - Turning TideGraham Robertson - MessRonan Doyle - Lost Brothers
2020 Winners Audience Choice Award - Eyes Down
Award Winner(s) Nominees Best FilmGhillieShe of the LandGhillieThe Last MermaidEyes Down Best DirectorMike Marriage - GhillieBarnum Smith - Mug ShotNeil Boyle - The Coffin WalkFi Kelly - The Last MermaidMike Marriage - Ghillie Best Lead ActorStephen Chase - GhillieJohn McQuiston - The Coffin WalkJames Joseph Robson - She of the LandCalum Verrecchia - Mug ShotStephen Chase - Ghillie Best Lead ActressJaney Godley - The Last MermaidRowan Birkett - ColdSophie Anne Scarfe - Eyes DownJaney Godley - The Last MermaidDeirdre Murray - Ghillie Best ScriptAutumn Never DiesThe Last MermaidAutumn Never DiesGhillieMug Shot Best CinematographyGhillieShe of the LandGhillieHighland HomeThe Ghost of Me and You Best EditingGhillieGhillieThe Ghost of Me and YouAttention PleaseThe A.W.O.L Best DocumentaryDolce CaledoniaDolce CaledoniaGrime Scene Scotland Most Creative / OriginalEyes DownEyes DownThe Last MermaidGhillieDevil's Horn Best MusicDevil HornsLiving with MusiciansEyes DownDevil HornsGhillie Best SoundGhillieRed Laces Are For PunksHighland HomeGhillieEyes Down Best Costume/Make UpShe of the LandMug ShotHighland HomeShe of the LandThe Last Mermaid
2021 Winners Audience Choice Award - Last House on CCTV
Award Winner(s) Nominees Best FilmTrifleA Grand ArtistNeeps and TattiesTrifleYellowbird Best DirectorLucy Chappell - YellowbirdCraig Andrew Robertson - Last House in CCTVKaren Kelly - ChipsLucy Chappell - YellowbirdMike Callaghan - Trifle Best ActorRonnie Brodie - Old FriendsIan Pirie - YellowbirdJeremy Theobald - CustodianLiam Muir - The Grey ManRonnie Brodie - Old Friends Best ActressAmy Mason - TrifleSeylan Baxter - Left BehindLucy Chappell - YellowbirdAmy Mason - TrifleHayley-May Muirhead - Helianthus Acting Coach Scotland Rising Star AwardSophie Lawson - ChipsHayley-May Muirhead - HelianthusNicola Docherty - AuthenticRonnie Brodie - Old FriendsSophie Lawson - Chips Best ScriptChipsChipsHelianthusOld FriendsTrifle Best CinematographyChipsChipsCustodianHell's KitchenSlainte (Good Health) Best EditingThe World's Strongest UnicyclistChipsLast House on CCTVNeeps and TattiesThe World's Strongest Unicyclist Best DocumentaryMr. Lune TownA Grand ArtistMr. Lune TownMy Dad's Video DiaryThe World's Strongest Unicyclist Most Creative / OriginalNeeps and TattiesCustodianDamnedLeftNeeps and Tatties Best MusicAuthenticAuthenticCustodianHelianthusThe World's Strongest Unicyclist Best SoundCustodianCustodianLast House on CCTVMr. Lune TownThe Treasurer Best Costume/Make UpHell's KitchenCustodianDamnedHell's KitchenThe Treasurer Thomas Haywood Aerial Photography AwardAfter IceAfter IceThe Grey Man
2022 Winners Audience Choice Award (Saturday Screening) - 1815 - Neil Boyle Audience Choice Award (Sunday Screening) - Terminal Happiness - Eric Romero Judges 1st Prize - 1815 - Neil Boyle Judges 2nd Prize - Whale Heart - Phillip Edge Golden Raptor Award - Professor Heny Bowfax's Fantastic Journey Through Time!