This screening ranges from art house shorts and animation, to edge-of-your-seat thrillers and tear jerking drama. You’ll catch award-winning shorts as they make their away through the international film festival circuit, as well as debut screenings from emerging filmmakers. We’ve had more submissions than ever this year, from countries as far afield as Russia, Brazil and Australia, we’ve also got a clutch of world-class, home-grown shorts on offer. Come join us in our annual celebration of short film at the Edinburgh Short Film Festival’s lucky dip selection!

In the Coat Pocket (Drama) by Marco di Gerlando, Italy.
Buoy (Drama) by David Higgs, USA.
The Hour Glass (Animation) by Joscha Thelosen, Germany.
Il Confessionale (Drama) by Davide Pompeo, Italy.
The Hummingbird (Drama) by Rafa Pavon, Spain.
Unbearable (Drama) by Khaliq Akbar, UK.
Sunday Punch (Comedy) byAlan Powell, Canada.
A Cake for Mabel (Drama) by Jane McGee, UK.
Ylem (Animation) by Joanna Lawrence, UK.
The Handsome Shadows (Drama) by Mark Cogan, Republic of Ireland.
Stick Out (Experimental) by Anthony Farquhar-Smith, UK.
The Boy with a Camera for a Face (Fantasy) by Spencer Brown, UK.
Getting On (Drama) by Ewan Stewart, Scotland.