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Glasgow Film Festival @glasgowfilmfest.bsky.social · May 27

Fantastic to see New Talent Mentorship alumni Biran Birol and Reece Cargan pitching at #Cannes2025 🎉

Applications to join the New Talent Mentorship Scheme are now open, you can find out more and apply here
bit.ly/GFF_NTMS

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Glasgow Film Theatre @glasgowfilmtheatre.bsky.social · May 21

It's a really exciting time to join our team at Glasgow Film! 📽️

We're hiring a Head of Programme, responsible for shaping and delivering the creative vision across both GFT and
@glasgowfilmfest.bsky.social

Info + Apply: bit.ly/GF_Vacancies

Work with us! Head of Programme - £43,740 per annum, Permanent, Closing date: Friday 20 June, 5pm

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Glasgow Film Festival @glasgowfilmfest.bsky.social · May 14

We are so back.

The sixth year of the New Talent Mentorship Scheme is now open for applications! 🎉

Providing practical support and training for filmmakers. Previous mentors include Ben Wheatley, Alice Birch, and Charlotte Wells.

🔗 bit.ly/GFF_NTMS

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Glasgow Film Theatre @glasgowfilmtheatre.bsky.social · May 13

Dream job alert 🚨 We're hiring for two new positions!

Marketing Officer
£27,990 per annum
Closing date: Friday 30 May, 10am

GFT Programme Officer
£27,990 per annum
Closing date: Monday 2 June, 10am

Info + Apply: bit.ly/GF_Vacancies

Work with us! Marketing Officer - £27,990 per annum, Permanent, Closing date: Friday 30 May, 10am

Work with us! GFT Programme Officer - £27,990 per annum, Permanent, Closing date: Monday 2 June, 10am

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Glasgow Film Festival @glasgowfilmfest.bsky.social · May 13

DEAR MEMORIES screened back at GFF23 and we're delighted that it's now available to stream at home!

Plus, you can get a 50% discount with code GFF50
🔗http://bit.ly/GFF_DearMemories

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Glasgow Film Festival @glasgowfilmfest.bsky.social · May 6

Make it to Munich returns to @glasgowfilmtheatre.bsky.social PLUS there's a Q&A on 15 May with director Martyn Robertson, the cast, and former Rangers, Hearts & Scotland striker Steven Naismith

🎬Preview + Q&A: 15 May bit.ly/GFT_MitMPre
🎬Screenings: 16–29 May bit.ly/GFT_MitM

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Glasgow Film Festival @glasgowfilmfest.bsky.social · Apr 24

Jessica Lange attended #GFF25 for the UK premiere of her film, Long Day’s Journey Into Night, and took part in an ‘In Conversation’ to discuss her career, interviewed by film critic and host of Girls On Film, Anna Smith.

Watch on our YouTube channel ➡️ youtu.be/Jo8qcJnTqvY?si=LnrKwAUTxnvEGm6D

Jessica Lange In Conversation | Glasgow Film Festival 2025

YouTube video by GlasgowFilmFestival

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Glasgow Film Festival @glasgowfilmfest.bsky.social · Apr 16

This week's news in film stills 🎞️🗞️🎞️🗞️🎞️

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Glasgow Film Festival @glasgowfilmfest.bsky.social · Mar 27

What a festival! Thank you to everyone who came to GFF25 🫶
We attracted over 33,000 attendances!

Our Industry Focus programme keeps growing from strength to strength, with attendance up 15% this year 📈

Keep your eyes peeled for GFF26 dates👀

Read More➡️bit.ly/GFF25_Closes

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pixelatedboat aka “mr bluesky” @pixelatedboat.bsky.social · Mar 26

The train from L'arrivée d'un train en gare de La Ciotat will return in AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY

The arrival of a train at La Ciotat Station

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Glasgow Film Festival @glasgowfilmfest.bsky.social · Mar 26

Our GFF25 Special Events certainly made a big impact! Which one was your favourite?

💍 Muriel's Wedding

🔮 The Craft

🤠 Coyote Ugly

We can't wait to see what next year has in store! ✨

📸 Ingrid Mur

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Glasgow Film Festival @glasgowfilmfest.bsky.social · Mar 20

Still got the post-festival blues? 💔

Brighten your mood and keep the GFF spirit alive all year round with some GFF merch! ✨

Find our full selection here: loom.ly/cbaDAXI 😎

📸 Ingrid Mur

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Glasgow Film Festival @glasgowfilmfest.bsky.social · Mar 19

Our After Hours programme brought the return of the GFF Ceilidh!

It wouldn't be GFF without some true Scottish flair, and our guests certainly brought the magic and celebrated cinema the Scottish way. ✨

Huge thanks to everyone who joined us!

📸 Erika Stevenson

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Glasgow Film Festival @glasgowfilmfest.bsky.social · Mar 14

After Hours Film Quiz pics just dropped! 🤩

As we begin to reminisce about GFF25, we can't forget about our much-loved Film Quiz. This edition of the quiz was PACKED, so thanks to everyone who came along! ✨

📸 Ingrid Mur

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Glasgow Film Festival @glasgowfilmfest.bsky.social · Mar 13

'We are the weirdos Mister!' 🔮

If there's one thing that GFF25 taught us, it's that we sure know to how throw a Special Event! Take a look at some highlights from our special screening of The Craft at Cottiers! 🌙

📸 Ingrid Mur

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Glasgow Film Festival @glasgowfilmfest.bsky.social · Mar 12

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Glasgow Film Festival @glasgowfilmfest.bsky.social · Mar 12

A HUGE congratulations to Spilt Milk for winning our audience's hearts and earning the GFF25 Audience Award, sponsored by @mubiuk.bsky.social!

Our Audience Award is the only award decided by you, the GFF Audience, so tune in next year to have your say!

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Glasgow Film Festival @glasgowfilmfest.bsky.social · Mar 7

Our GFF25 Special Event Screenings kicked off with a sold-out screening of Coyote Ugly at Glasgow's Grand Ole Opry!

Huge thanks to everyone who adorned their cowboy gear and came down for this fantastic night! 🤠

📸 Ingrid Mur

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Glasgow Film Festival @glasgowfilmfest.bsky.social · Mar 4

Ebony & Ivory is a cinematic document of the first meeting Between Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder. 🎸

Tomorrow, make sure you join us for the UK Premiere, with a post-screening Q&A with director Jim Hosking!

An oddball cult classic in waiting! bit.ly/GFF25_ebonyandivory 🎟️

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Glasgow Film Festival @glasgowfilmfest.bsky.social · Mar 2

Join us tomorrow for the UK Premiere of I Do Not Come to You by Chance, with a post-screening Q&A with director Ishaya Bako and producer Chioma Onyenwe. 🎬

This GFF gem is not to be missed! 💎

bit.ly/GFF25_idonotcometoyoubychance 🎟️

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Glasgow Film Festival @glasgowfilmfest.bsky.social · Mar 1

Join us for the UK Premiere of high-tech thriller Electric Child tomorrow, when we’ll be joined for a Q&A with director Simon Jaquemet! ⚡️

You won’t want to miss it!

Tickets here: bit.ly/GFF25_electricchild

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Glasgow Film Festival @glasgowfilmfest.bsky.social · Mar 1

Here's a sneak peak of our illustrious Audience Award, sponsored by @mubiuk.bsky.social 🎬

The award that's decided by you, our wonderful audience. Make sure you join us for ten handpicked films from first or second-time directors and have your say!

loom.ly/sfWquuI 🎟️

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Glasgow Film Festival @glasgowfilmfest.bsky.social · Feb 28

TOMORROW at GFF we have the Scottish Premiere of The Surfer starring Nicolas Cage, with a Q&A with director Lorcan Finnegan. 🏄

Grab your tickets: bit.ly/GFF25_thesurfer

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Glasgow Film Festival @glasgowfilmfest.bsky.social · Feb 27

Tomorrow may be your only chance to see Blackmailed on the big screen!

Mai Zetterling and Dirk Bogarde star in Marc Allégret’s thriller about a group who agree to keep quiet after they witness the murder of a blackmailer.

grab tickets here! loom.ly/ZHJAwm8

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Glasgow Film Festival @glasgowfilmfest.bsky.social · Feb 27

🚨 GFF25 is underway! 🚨

What's at the top of your list to see?

If you don't have your tickets yet, find them here: bit.ly/GFF25_alllistings 🎟️

📸 Iain Mackay (Ed & Glasgow)

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