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SQIFF (Scottish Queer International Film Festival)
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SQIFF is a charity programming accessible LGBTQIA+ film screenings in Scotland 💖
Est. 2015 ✨
🏳️‍⚧️ SQIFF 2025: 27th Oct-1st Nov 🏳️‍🌈
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SQIFF (Scottish Queer International Film Festival) @sqiff.bsky.social · Sep 15
The 10th SQIFF will be on from the 27th of October - 1st of November 2025!

We will feature the best of global LGBTQ+ film across Glasgow venues.

Browse our full programme now on our website: www.sqiff.org/wp-content/u...

Artwork: Anastacia MacDonald (@anastacia_illustrations)
An illustrated poster for the Scottish Queer International Film Festival 2025. Text reads Scottish queer international film festival 2025 sqiff.org 27th of October to the 1st of November. At the top there are icons for audio description, BSL interpretation, descriptive subtitles, and wheelchair accessibility alongside the SQIFF logo. The illustrations depict a pink house filled with fantasy characters such as fairies dancing, a blue frog, a mermaid in the bath, a unicorn, and a drag performer with horns and elf ears applying make up. A giant orange cat is peeking over the roof.
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✨ SQIFF 2025 Audience Survey ✨

Please fill out the survey forms.gle/ww9KY115aTC5... by Friday 21st November 💞

One lucky winner who fills out our audience survey will win £100 at the Craft Pottery 🏺

📸 Tiu Makkonen
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November 14, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Day 2 of SQIFF 2025 is a wrap and what a great day it was! 👏 🌟 🌈

Thank you for all our filmmakers and everyone who joined us!

Tickets are still available for Squad Goals tonight and other events this week so head to our website and book them now!

Photography by @tiumakko
October 29, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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Our Opening Night Shorts is go go go starting off with a beautiful intro from our Director Indigo Korres

So excited to celebrate an amazing line up of queer Scottish short films ♥️
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October 27, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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Kicking off SQIFF with an exciting networking session to inspire new queer creative projects and filmmaking in collaboration with Trans+ On Screen 🌈
An image taken at SQIFF 2025 of the Swipe Right on Your Next Film Collab event with Trans+ On Screen. It shows a panel of three people discussing how to build connections within the filmmaking community. On the right are two BSL interpreters.
October 27, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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Scottish Queer International Film Festival @sqiff.bsky.social kicks off today – here's @jamiedunnesq.bsky.social's preview of SQIFF's tenth edition...
Scottish Queer International Film Festival returns for 2025 - The Skinny
The much-loved Scottish Queer International Film Festival – or SQIFF for short – celebrates its landmark year with features, an exhibition, a craft fair, live performance and lots of queer short…
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October 27, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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SQIFF is here! 🌈

Starting today get ready for a week packed with incredible queer films and events. We can’t wait to kick off our celebration of queer creativity, community, and joy!
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October 27, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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SQIFF Director Indigo Korres (@indigokorres) shares our ongoing commitment to trans inclusivity.

We will always work to celebrate and support the trans community and stories across all areas of our work.

With love and solidarity, always — the SQIFF team 💜🏳️‍⚧️
October 26, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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SQIFF producer Ali Wilson with an update on how to use your #SQIFF25 tickets!

Please note: this does not apply to guest ticket reservations.

Tickets are still available at www.sqiff.org 🤩
October 26, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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The Prospectors will have its world premiere at SQIFF @sqiff.bsky.social on 1st Nov, 2025. youtu.be/4GQOvHyHDM4?...
The Prospectors episode 1 Pip Pop's Find trailer
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October 19, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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✨🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Best Scottish Shorts Award Judges Announcement 🎥🌟

SQIFF 2025 IS JUST ONE WEEK AWAY! We are bringing back our Best Scottish Shorts Award for one lucky winner out of the two Scottish Shorts programme we have this year. The winner will be announced at our Closing Film: Dreams in Nightmares!
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October 20, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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🏳️‍⚧️ SQIFF is for everyone! 🌟

Got questions about festival access? 💬 Email us at info@sqiff.org! We can’t wait to see you there just 8 DAYS to go! 🙌🎥
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October 19, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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Thank you to Stella Nicholson for this introduction to the Queer Freedom screening she will be hosting on Saturday 1st of November in collaboration with Oska Bright to celebrate Learning Disabled and autistic filmmakers stories 🎉
Get your ticket for this event: www.tickettailor.com/events/sqiff... 🎟
October 17, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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@sqiff.bsky.social is back for their 10th and most accessible festival yet!

Amelia spoke to the team about their programme of shorts and feature length films, events and craft fair.

https://audioboom.com/posts/8790664-accessible-films-and-events-at-scottish-queer-international-film-festival
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October 15, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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"We are always trying to remove barriers"

Scottish Queer International Film Festival (@sqiff.bsky.social) turns ten – Director Indigo Korres reflects on SQIFF's contribution to Scotland's queer scene, looks to its future and highlights some upcoming events
Indigo Korres on ten years of SQIFF - The Skinny
This year sees SQIFF turn ten. The festival's director, Indigo Korres, reflects on SQIFF's contribution to Scotland's queer scene over the past decade.
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October 17, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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🔥 SQIFF Closing Party Lineup 🔥

In collaboration with WSHWSH and scandal.gla

Line-up:
🎧 Salam Kitty
🎧 Loose E –
🎧 Dan(na)
🎧 Ocean –
🎧 Rahul.mp3
🎧 DJ Dakilei
🎧 Shem
🎧 Luna

💥 Get your tickets now and we’ll see you on the dance floor: www.tickettailor.com/events/sqiff...
October 16, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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Squad Goals

9pm, Wednesday 29th October, The Boardwalk Theatre

Squad Goals, curated by Nat Lall, celebrates community across three powerful films featuring trans footballers, Brazilian beach vendors, and London’s iconic leather scene.

Get your tickets here: www.sqiff.org/event/squad-...
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October 14, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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SQIFF is for everyone! 💗

We want everyone to feel welcome and comfortable at the festival. That’s why a Quiet Room will be available for anyone who needs somewhere to rest.

More access and booking information available on our website: www.sqiff.org

#SQIFF #FilmFestival #Accessibility
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October 14, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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October 13, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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Swipe Right on Your Next Film Collab

5pm, 27/10, The Social Hub Theatre

Looking for your next creative partner? Join SQIFF and Trans+ on Screen for an exciting 'speed-dating' style event for queer and trans filmmakers.

Get your tickets here: www.sqiff.org/.../swipe-ri...
A graphic advertising an event for SQIFF 2025. The text reads Swipe Right on Your Next Film Collab. Looking for your next creative partner? Join SQIFF and Trans+ on Screen for a speed-dating-style filmmaking event designed to connect queer and trans filmmakers! The SQIFF logo and the Trans+ on Screen logo are at the bottom.
October 13, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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🎂🎁🎈 It’s SQIFF’s 10th birthday! Have you got a birthday tenner for us?

Your donation helps us keep these events free and accessible, ensuring everyone can take part in SQIFF and our community.

👉 Donate here: www.sqiff.org/donate/
October 12, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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✨ SQIFF is for everyone! ✨

We want everyone to feel welcome and included at our events, That’s why all films in our programme include English language Descriptive Subtitles.

More access and booking information is available at www.sqiff.org/accessibility/
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October 12, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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🎥 Scottish Shorts 2

📍 9pm, 28th October, The Boardwalk Gold Room, 9pm

This programme will be shown again at 3:30pm on Saturday, 1st November, The Social Hub Meeting Room 3

🎞️ Curated by Nat Lall and Huss.

Get your tickets here: www.sqiff.org/events/
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October 12, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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🎥🏳️‍⚧️ BSL Introduction to SQIFF 2025 🌟💖

For a full list of our access measures, please visit www.sqiff.org/accessibility/

For our full programme, please visit www.sqiff.org and if you have any questions, please email info@sqiff.org

🌈 Video by Klarissa Webster

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BSL Introduction to SQIFF 2025
SQIFF is back and celebrating its 10th edition, from the 27th October until 1st November! Looking back on a decade of sharing queer stories, and the huge privilege…
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October 12, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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🦖💞 SQIFF 2025 Trailer just dropped and it’ll make you roar with excitement 🎥🦕

Trailer made by Leon Hamilton, Indigo Korres, and Nat Lall, with models and inspiration from the Queer Families Project ✨

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SQIFF 2025 Trailer
By Leon Hamilton, Indigo Korres, and Nat Lall, with models and inspiration from the Queer Families Project ✨ SQIFF 2025 is supported by Screen Scotland, the BFI…
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October 12, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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✨ SQIFF is for everyone!✨

We want everyone to enjoy our events regardless of personal circumstances. That’s why all tickets are Pay What You Can, with free options.

More info and booking: www.sqiff.org
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October 10, 2025 at 7:40 PM