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Animated still of a boy with a magical beast

Discovery Film Festival 2025

Sat 25 October – Sun 2 November

A mum and toddler in the cinema at Discovery Film Festival

Welcome to the 22nd edition of Discovery Film Festival! 

The festival brings the best family films from around the world to Dundee. Tickets for all events are Donate What You can – you can choose how much you’d like to donate to the festival, from £0 to £8. As well as our film screenings, there are creative workshops to enjoy, and don’t miss our exhibition from Lauren Gault, filled with sculptures and prints inspired by themes including myth, folklore and farming.

Amazing film festival with wonderful activities for the children. Thank you!

Discovery Film Festival 2025 listings

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Four cool characters from Living Large animation.

Living Large on tour

Book the hit Discovery Film Festival animation for your venue
Animation still – a girl riding a giant otter through a beautiful forest.

Discovery Film Festival Short Films

Book a curated selection of the best short films for young people to screen at your venue.