The Glasgow Film Festival or GFF is the fastest growing film event in Scotland. Now in its 7th year, the festival is held in February over a period of 10 days and screening all genres of film including Hollywood Blockbusters and Scottish classics there really is something for everyone. Launched in February 2005, GFF is a non-profit organisation that aims to bring people together through the 'cultural value and collective experience of cinema'.
This year, the festival put together a collection of music, fashion and art based events and workshops to entice more people in and it looked like it worked! A host of famous Scott's made appearances; most significantly famous director Ken Loach and his son, Jim. With screenings across the city in 15 venues and 250 film showings, the festival attracted people from all over Scotland and even abroad boosting attendance figures to over 30,000 people! Considering the first film festival in 2005 attracted 6,000 people this is a massive achievement.
With nominations for the Glasgow Margaret Tait Award now open - the excitement for next year has already begun! This award celebrates innovative, creative talent and supports new artists with a nice sum of £10,000 to project their work further in the industry. There's also an International Best Short Film Award - encouraging people to get their thinking caps on and create something inspiring!
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