Glasgow Youth Film Festival 2023
Friday 22 until Sunday 24 September, 2023
Glasgow Youth Film Festival 2023. boasts a varied programme of films, from exciting new releases to iconic classics and feature-length documentaries. All screenings and events take place at Glasgow Film Theatre, 12 Rose Street, Glasgow G3 6RB
The festival is co-programmed by Glasgow Film and a group of 18 GYFF Young Programmers aged 15-19.
Brother
Opening film is Clement Virgo’s powerful sibling drama Brother (2023) and end with an immersive screening of The Matrix (1999) – dress up is encouraged! The programme features international films reflecting the realities of growing up in areas of ongoing conflict, as well as Scottish-made films exploring themes as diverse as grief, medical misogyny and South Asian Scottish heritage. GYFF will also host four Behind the Scenes workshops, a must for any young person interested in pursuing film as career.
The Matrix
Tickets for each of the films are £6, if not listed otherwise, and workshops are free to attend but places should be booked in advance due to demand.
Book and see programme and further information
Glasgow Youth Film Festival 2023 launches this Friday! Running until Sunday 24 September, this year’s festival boasts a varied selection of exciting new releases, iconic classics, feature-length documentaries and essential Behind the Scenes workshops. All screenings and events take place at Glasgow Film Theatre.
The festival is co-programmed by Glasgow Film and a group of 18 GYFF Young Programmers aged 15-19. GYFF23 opens with Clement Virgo’s powerful sibling drama Brother (2023) and will end with an immersive screening of The Matrix (1999) – dress up is encouraged!
From the fearless, Cairo Film Festival triple award-winning Alam; to Ukrainian docmaker Alisa Kovalenko‘s tender We Will Not Fade Away, this year’s programme features international films reflecting the realities of growing up in areas of ongoing conflict. Fresh from winning the Powell & Pressburger Award for Best Feature Film at Edinburgh Film Festival, we’ll be hosting a special Pay What You Can screening ofA Cat Called Dom plus a Q&A with Scottish director and star Will Anderson and free refreshments!
GYFF will also host four Behind the Scenes workshops, a must for any young person interested in pursuing film as a career.
Tickets for each of the films are £6, unless listed otherwise, and workshops are free to attend but places should be booked in advance due to demand.
Book and see programme and further information
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