CLICK HERE TO ADD YOUR EVENT

Scottish Youth Film Festival

The 10th edition of the Scottish Youth Film Festival, celebrating Scotland's young filmmakers, will be held at Armadale Academy on the 4th & 5th October 2024.

Scottish Youth Film Festival

About Scottish Youth Film Festival

Scottish Youth Film Festival 2024

The 10th edition of the Scottish Youth Film Festival will be held at Armadale Academy, in Armadale, West Lothian on the 4th and 5th of October 2024.

Yes, we're back where we started in 2015 to celebrate Scotland's young filmmakers and to host a variety of film screenings, talks, practical demos, panels, the ever popular Universally Challenged Quiz and the Awards.

Host: Scottish Youth Film Foundation (SYFF)

October 4th (6pm-9pm):
Exclusive event for 19-26 year-olds featuring a catered networking opportunity with industry professionals, a screening of shortlisted films and an awards ceremony. This event is designed to encourage networking and collaboration between emerging and established filmmakers.

October 5th:
Open to ages 12-26, the festival offers hands-on workshops in Acting, Screenwriting, Sound, TV Directing, Animation, Editing, Costume and Hair & Makeup. Highlights include a careers Q&A, a film quiz, screenings of shortlisted films, an awards show and a live TV round-up. One-on-one sessions with industry professionals will also be available.

Tickets:
The event is free, but general admission tickets are required. Workshop tickets are limited and must be obtained separately.

Sponsored Links

The Chocolatarium
Escape The Past
Hilton Glasgow
Wonder & Co

Similar events you might like...

The Snowman with Live Band

The Snowman with Live Band

23rd December 2025

Join us on 23rd December at Greyfriars Kirk for a screening of The Snowman with live music from Whitburn Band.

READ MORE
It’s a Wonderful Life Screening + Tea & Festive Cake

It’s a Wonderful Life Screening + Tea & Festive Cake

24th December 2025

Enjoy It’s a Wonderful Life, a Christmas classic, along with an extra treat! All tickets include a trio of mini desserts and a mulled wine to cosy up with at Cameo Picturehouse.

READ MORE
It’s a Wonderful Life Screening + Prosecco & Popcorn

It’s a Wonderful Life Screening + Prosecco & Popcorn

24th December 2025

It’s a Wonderful Life is screening at Cameo Picturehouse. Come alon and enjoy this Christmas classic along with an extra treat! All tickets include a glass of Prosecco and a regular popcorn.

READ MORE
Screening of L’Atalante

Screening of L’Atalante

23rd January 2026

L’Atalante was the only full-length film made by Jean Vigo before his tragic early death. The film is now considered to be one of cinema’s very greatest works.

READ MORE
Sing-a-Long-a Encanto

Sing-a-Long-a Encanto

24th January 2026

Gather la Familia! It’s time to celebrate something truly Magical! Don't miss Sing-a-Long-a Encanto at the Edinburgh Playhouse on Saturday 24th January!

READ MORE
Sing-a-Long-a The Greatest Showman

Sing-a-Long-a The Greatest Showman

24th January 2026

Singalonga Productions, producers of Singalonga Sound of Music and Singalonga Grease, bring the smash hit film musical The Greatest Showman to Edinburgh Playhouse on Saturday 24th January!

READ MORE
Screening: Souleymane’s Story by Boris Lojkine

Screening: Souleymane’s Story by Boris Lojkine

28th January 2026

Prize winning film Souleymane’s Story, depicts the harsh reality of delivery cyclist Souleymane who recently immigrated from Guinea. Catch it at Institut français d'Ecosse on 28th January!

READ MORE
Hamlet

Hamlet

29th January 2026

Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare's famous tragedy from the National Theatre being screened at Festival Theatre Edinburgh.

READ MORE
RSNO 2025/26: How to Train Your Dragon in Concert

RSNO 2025/26: How to Train Your Dragon in Concert

30th January 2026

Featuring John Powell's Oscar-nominated score performed live to picture by the RSNO, How to Train Your Dragon in Concert is a thrilling experience for all ages!

READ MORE

Sponsored Links

Fayre Play
Local Motive Markets
ATG
Hostelworld
Edinburgh Dungeon

Find other events in Edinburgh

Sponsored Links

The Chocolatarium
Escape The Past
Hilton Glasgow
Wonder & Co
Fayre Play
Local Motive Markets
ATG
Hostelworld
Edinburgh Dungeon

Popular Events

Panto 2025: Jack and the Beanstalk
Join Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young for the GIANT of a pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for!
Castle Of Light
Make Castle of Light: Fire and Ice part of your festive plans and enjoy the largest annual projection show in the UK when it returns for its sixth year!
Edinburgh’s Christmas: The Polar Ice Bar
Take some time to ‘chill’ at the Polar Ice Bar, the coolest bar in the city, where your table, chairs and glasses are sculpted entirely from ice.
Gyle Winter Wonderland
This year, the Gyle Shopping Centre is pulling out all the stops for the biggest and brightest Christmas experience yet!
Edinburgh’s Christmas: Christmas Market
One of the most iconic Christmas Markets in Europe, Edinburgh's Christmas Market returns to East Princes Street Gardens showcasing the best in artisan festive products and goods from local makers!

Popular Listings

Corn Exchange Haddington Edinburgh Playhouse Festival Theatre Edinburgh Howden Park Centre Livingston Kings Theatre Edinburgh National Museum of Scotland O2 Academy Edinburgh The Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh Traverse Theatre Usher Hall