Scottish Youth Film Festival
Also known as SYFF
2-3 October 2026
Next edition: Current 2026 schedule live
Youth film screenings, workshops and industry festival
About this festival
A free two-day Ayrshire festival for ages 12-26, combining short films, workshops, industry conversations, one-to-ones and awards.
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What's on
Key strands
New Talent Showcase; screenings; workshops; careers; industry one-to-ones; awards
Genres and themes
youth filmmaking; shorts; animation; documentary; screen careers; sustainability
Filmmaker events and Q&As
Industry Q&As, one-to-ones, careers sessions and workshops
Family, youth and student
Core audience is young people aged 12-26; Friday showcase is 19-26.
Online or in person
in-person
Accessibility
Official page states level/lift access, accessible toilets, captions on all films, BSL for main-hall events and a quiet space.
Audience
young people 12-26; emerging filmmakers; Scotland; schools; screen careers
Notes
Added from current organiser schedule, public booking and Screen Scotland evidence.
Venues
- Prestwick Academy — Prestwick, Scotland
Also listed: Prestwick Academy