Archive · 28 Jan 2026
Glasgow Film Festival Expands Industry Focus
The Glasgow Film Festival's Industry Focus is growing bigger this year!
It will run for five days from March 2-6, 2026, at two venues.
This event brings together important people from the film and TV world, like those from the BBC and Curzon.
They will talk about important topics, meet new people, and even watch some films.
There will be special talks from famous people like Melissa Hardinge from the BBC and Phillip Knatchbull from Curzon.
They will also launch a new network for Black filmmakers in Scotland.
The festival is supported by Screen Scotland and the Glasgow Convention Bureau, making it a must-attend event for anyone in the film industry.
The Glasgow Film Festival's Industry Focus strand will run for five days from March 2-6, 2026.
The event will feature panel discussions, networking sessions, and screenings with industry professionals.
Key speakers include Melissa Hardinge from BBC Children’s, David Pope, and former Curzon CEO Phillip Knatchbull.
Highlights include an in-conversation event with composer Oliver Coates and the launch of Scotland’s Black Filmmakers Community Network.
The festival is supported by Screen Scotland and the Glasgow Convention Bureau, with delegations from France and Austria attending.
- Who
- Film and TV professionals from the UK, Europe, and beyond
- What
- Glasgow Film Festival's Industry Focus strand
- When
- March 2-6, 2026
- Where
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Why
- To discuss critical topics in the screen sector and network
- Event Name
- Glasgow Film Festival Industry Focus
- Dates
- March 2-6, 2026
- Venues
- Two venues (unspecified)
- Key Speakers
- Melissa Hardinge, David Pope, Phillip Knatchbull, Kristian Brodie
- Notable Participants
- BBC, Bankside Films, Curzon, The Match Factory
- Organizers
- Glasgow Film Festival
- Supporting Partners
- Screen Scotland, Glasgow Convention Bureau