Festival Schedule & Event

Join us for a full day of exceptional cinema, conversations, and community at Glasgow's premier cultural venue.

Date

October 23, 2026

Date TBA

Duration

10:00 - 21:00

Full Day Event

Tickets

Free Entry

Registration Required

Black Studio at The Boardwalk

AI GLASGOW FILMSTOCK takes place at Black Studio at The Boardwalk, a modern creative space in Glasgow's vibrant Merchant City. Located in the heart of the city's cultural quarter, this venue provides the perfect setting for contemporary cinema.

Address

The Boardwalk, 105 Brunswick Street, Glasgow, G1 1TF, Scotland

Accessibility

Fully accessible venue with step-free access

Facilities

Café, bar, bookshop, and networking spaces

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Black Studio at The Boardwalk - Main Hall

Black Studio at The Boardwalk

Modern creative space in Merchant City

Black Studio - Interior Space

Interior Space

Black Studio - Event Space

Event Space

Festival Schedule

10:00 - 10:30
Foyer

Registration & Welcome Coffee

Registration

Check-in, festival program pickup, and morning coffee

10:30 - 12:00
Cinema 1

Block 1: New Voices

Screening

Featuring debut films and emerging talent

Featured Films:

  • • First Light (12 min) - Dir. Sarah Chen
  • • Digital Ghosts (15 min) - Dir. Alex Thompson
  • • Between Worlds (18 min) - Dir. Maria Rodriguez
  • • The Last Frame (20 min) - Dir. James Wilson
12:00 - 12:15
Cinema 1

Critics' Conversation

Discussion

Discussion with curators about Block 1

12:15 - 13:15
Café & Foyer

Lunch Break & Networking

Break

Light refreshments and filmmaker meet-ups

13:15 - 14:45
Cinema 1

Block 2: Scottish Stories

Screening

Films connected to Scottish identity and places

Featured Films:

  • • Highland Echoes (20 min) - Dir. Fiona MacLeod
  • • City Lights (14 min) - Dir. Robert Burns
  • • The Fisherman's Tale (16 min) - Dir. Morag Stewart
  • • Glasgow Hearts (22 min) - Dir. Duncan Campbell
14:45 - 15:00
Cinema 1

Critics' Conversation

Discussion

Local identity in contemporary cinema

15:00 - 15:30
Café

Coffee Break

Break

Afternoon refreshments

15:30 - 17:00
Cinema 1

Block 3: International Perspectives

Screening

Global voices and diverse storytelling

Featured Films:

  • • Neon Dreams (12 min) - Dir. Akira Yamamoto
  • • The Mechanic's Song (25 min) - Dir. Giuseppe Romano
  • • Between Frames (8 min) - Dir. Marco Silva
  • • Silent Words (18 min) - Dir. Elena Kovač
17:00 - 17:15
Cinema 1

Critics' Conversation

Discussion

Cinema as universal language

17:15 - 17:30
Foyer

Break

Break

Short intermission

17:30 - 18:15
Cinema 1

Secret Screening

Special

Surprise selection revealed at the event

18:15 - 19:00
Cinema 1

Awards Ceremony & Closing

Ceremony

Award presentations and closing remarks

19:00 - 21:00
Bar & Café

After-Party & Networking

Party

Drinks, food, and continued conversations

What to Expect

Critics' Conversations

After each screening block, join curators and guests for 15-minute discussions about the films and their themes.

Networking

Connect with filmmakers, industry professionals, and fellow cinema lovers throughout the day.

Free Entry

All screenings and events are free to attend. Registration is required to secure your place.

Register for AI GLASGOW FILMSTOCK 2026

Secure your free place at Glasgow's premier short film festival. Registration will open closer to the festival date.

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