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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 2024 between Friday 13th and Sunday 15th September!

Glasgow Youth Film Festival

About Glasgow Youth Film Festival

Taking place from Friday 13 - Sunday 15 September, this year's programme brings a mix of exciting new releases, iconic classics and intriguing documentaries. GYFF will also host four Behind the Scenes workshops, a must for any young person interested in pursuing film as career.

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.

Tickets for each of the films are £6, if not listed otherwise, and Behind the Scenes workshops are free to attend but places should be booked in advance due to demand.

Opening Gala: Sweet Sixteen birthday party + special screening of BOOKWORM
CLUE
UK Premiere: SKATERGIRLS - GET UP
Scottish Premiere: UPROAR
WE CAN BE HEROES + Recorded Q&A
LONG-DISTANCE SWIMMER: SARA MARDINI + Recorded Q&A
TAKE 2: DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: RODRICK RULES (free family screening)
THE TRUMAN SHOW
CLOSING GALA: GREASE + Special Events

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