The Edinburgh Short Film Festival (ESFF) is open to submissions for in any form of short film, encompassing various genres, budgets, and techniques, from filmmakers worldwide. The ESFF, dedicated to screening short films from Edinburgh, Scotland, and around the world, originated from the Leith Short Film Festival in 2011. Over the years, it has showcased a diverse range of films, from the first film made in Somalia in 20 years to Oscar-nominated shorts from various countries. The festival has hosted filmmakers from China, Russia, Italy, Spain, Germany, Holland, and the UK.