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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 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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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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✨🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 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 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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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...
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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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✨ 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
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SOLD OUT
SQIFF 2025 Opening Night: Scottish Shorts
8pm, 27/10, The Social Hub Theatre

We have a re-run on 28/10 at 3:30pm at The Boardwalk - some tickets left!

🎞️ Curated by Nat Lall and Huss.

You can add your name to the waitlist here: www.sqiff.org/.../sqiff-20...
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October 10, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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It’s SQIFF’s 10th birthday! Have you got a birthday tenner for us?

Wondering why you should donate?

SQIFF champions intersectional stories. We feature a programme focused on POC and disabled narratives, ensuring the most marginalized queer voices are heard.

Donate here: www.sqiff.org/donate/
October 10, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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Closing Film: Dreams in Nightmares ✨

7pm, 1st November, The Social Hub Theatre

This film, directed by Shatara Michelle Ford, follows three queer Black femmes on a road trip across Midwest USA in search of their missing friend.

Curated by Nat Lall

Buy tickets: www.sqiff.org/.../closing-...
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October 8, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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🏐Rookie

6:30pm, 28th of October, The Boardwalk Black Room

In Samantha Lee’s coming-of-age drama, an awkward teen joins her school’s volleyball team and clashes with its captain until rivalry gives way to something deeper.

🎞️ Curated by Queer East.

Book tickets: www.sqiff.org/event/rookie/
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October 8, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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Meet the team! ❤️‍🔥

Our Curator Nat has been working hard to plan exciting events for SQIFF 2025, such as their For Real? screening: a genre-blurring sci-fi programme playing with reality.

Get your tickets to Nat’s screenings on our website: www.sqiff.org/events/
October 8, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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Re: Frame

12.30pm, 1/11, The Social Hub Meeting Room 3

This event highlights community filmmaking through short films created by participants of SQIFF Filmmaking Workshops for Trans and Non-Binary People led by Erica Monde and Scottish Trans.

Buy your tickets here: www.sqiff.org/event/reframe/
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October 8, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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Queerly Beloved

4pm, 1/11, The Social Hub Theatre

Join us for a vibrant collection of short films diving into queer experiences

Curated by Huss

We'll be joined by Kathleen Hughes for a stand-up set and Craig Manson for a live performance.

Get your tickets: www.sqiff.org/event/queerl...
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October 7, 2025 at 5:40 PM