Industry Sessions and Events
Alongside our film programme, we warmly invite visiting filmmakers and industry professionals to join us for a series of events designed to help you meet, connect and share experiences with others attending the festival.
Industry Sessions and Events
Whether you’re looking for advice, conversation or simply a chance to get to know fellow guests, we hope you’ll come along and get involved. Booking for these events opens Mon 28 Sep, 2026
Thu 5 Nov | 5:00pm – 6:00pm | Foyer
Filmmaker Meet & Greet + Exhibition Opening
Join fellow filmmakers and festival guests ahead of our Opening Night screening, alongside a special presentation of photographs by Marseille-based photographer Charlotte Mouly.
Fri 6 Nov | 12noon – 6:00pm | Arthouse
1:1 Sessions
Three leading film professionals will host pre-booked one-to-one sessions with visiting filmmakers, offering tailored advice and insight across distribution, film funding and other key areas of the industry.
Fri 6 Nov | 3:00pm – 4:30pm | Playhouse
Filmmaker Roundtables
An informal roundtable bringing together filmmakers from across the festival to share expertise, practical insights and real-world experiences. A chance to ask questions, exchange ideas and learn from one another.
Sat 7 Nov | 10:00pm – late | Nicky Tams
Filmmaker Social
After a full day of screenings and our special Sign o’ the Times event at Tolbooth, unwind with fellow filmmakers and festival guests and share your festival experiences so far.
Sun 8 Nov | 11:00am | Meet at Macrobert
Wallace Walk
Start your festival Sunday with some fresh air and good company as we walk from Macrobert to Stirling’s iconic Wallace Monument.
Mon 9 Nov | 7:00pm | Filmhouse
Award Presentation
Join us ahead of our Closing Night film as we celebrate the outstanding filmmaking showcased across this year’s festival and reveal the winners of the CSDF Audience, Jury and Short Film Awards.